Career Coaching Australia

You've built the career experience. Now build the momentum.

Career coaching helps experienced professionals identify what is keeping them stuck, set a practical direction, and build the confidence to act. Whether you are navigating a stalled promotion, an overdue career change, burnout, or a leadership situation that needs more than generic advice, a career coach gives you the clarity to see what is really blocking you. The result is a structured plan to move forward with confidence, not just good intentions.

30-min online call · No obligations, just clarity · Private & confidential

Online across Australia: Perth | Sydney | Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Canberra | Hobart

200+

Professionals Coached

70%

Report clarity & momentum in 60 days

10+ yrs

Mentoring & Coaching experience

Figures reflect Grow Coaching client work from March 2024 to April 2025. The 70% result comes from a post-engagement survey completed by 52 of 74 clients, who reported clearer career direction and a defined next step within 60 days of starting.

- HOW CAREER COACHING HELPS

Cut through confusion and move your career forward with direction.

I'm Rushdi Kirsten, founder of Grow Coaching.

I bring more than fifteen years of senior leadership experience and over ten years of mentoring and coaching professionals to my work with clients across Australia.

Before becoming a career coach, I recruited people, assessed candidates and participated in promotion decisions. I understand how experience, communication and demonstrated results shape organisational decisions about hiring and career progression, and I bring perspective to my coaching.

Rather than relying on generic advice, I work with you to identify what is holding you back, communicate your value more effectively and build a practical plan for your next career move.

My coaching practice combines real-world leadership experience with structured coaching methods, supported by my Coach Mastery Level 1 and Level 2 training.

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Professional coaching credentials

Grow Coaching Level 1 Coach Master certification held by Rushdi Kirsten

Certificate of completion for Coach Mastery Level 1, awarded to Rushdi Kirsten by TLCC in 2024

Grow Coaching Level 2 Coach Master certification held by Rushdi Kirsten

Certificate of completion for Coach Mastery Level 2, awarded to Rushdi Kirsten by TLCC in 2024

- THE GROW COACHING FRAMEWORK™

A three-part method that moves you from stuck to forward.

The Grow Coaching Framework is the structured method behind every career and leadership coaching engagement at Grow Coaching, built for experienced professionals across Australia who feel stuck, overlooked, or burned out, and designed to move you from confusion to a clear, confident next step

Learn more about the Grow Coaching Framework™ >>

Image of the Grow Coaching Framework™, illustrating clarity, confidence, and momentum in career development strategies for professionals.

CLARITY

Understand why your career feels off and what actually needs to change. We define the real problem before any action.

Career coaching with confidence, stop second guessing yourself

CONFIDENCE

Stop second-guessing yourself in conversations, interviews, and decisions. Lead with authority under pressure.

Career coaching momentum with practical action instead of reactive or misaligned change

MOMENTUM

Move forward with practical action instead of reactive or misaligned change. Each session ends with clear next steps.

The Grow Coaching Framework™ draws on evidence-based coaching methodologies, behavioural science, and established career development best practices recognised across the professional coaching industry. All coaching engagements follow International Coaching Federation professional standards and ethical guidelines, ensuring every client receives structured, confidential, outcome-focused support grounded in real-world leadership experience rather than theory alone.

The Grow Coaching Framework™ was developed by Rushdi Kirsten, founder of Grow Coaching

- WHAT IS CAREER COACHING

Career coaching, career transition support, and interview preparation in one practice.

Career coaching is a structured, one-to-one process that helps experienced professionals identify what is blocking their progress and build a practical plan to move forward. At Grow Coaching, we cover the full range of challenges mid- to senior-level professionals face: career transition coaching for those ready for a change, interview preparation coaching for those actively applying, leadership coaching for professionals navigating increased responsibility, and burnout recovery coaching for those still performing but running on empty.

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All coaching is delivered online across Australia by Rushdi Kirsten, personally. No junior coaches, no group programs, and no generic advice

- REAL CLIENT RESULTS

"I had been in the same role for almost 3 years and could not work out why I kept being passed over for promotion despite my strong performance reviews. Within 6 weeks of working with Rushdi, I had a clear positioning strategy, stronger stakeholder visibility, and a promotion conversation that actually went somewhere. I moved into a senior role within four months."

- Sarah K, Senior Project Manager, Sydney

"I was applying for roles constantly and getting nowhere; Rushdi helped me understand that my resume and LinkedIn were underselling my capabilities and experience. After he rebuilt my LinkedIn profile, resume and interview approach, I had two offers within 8 weeks. The difference was not my experience, but how I communicated my positioning in the job search market."

- James T, Operations Manager, Melbourne

- FREE DIAGNOSTIC

Not sure what's actually holding you back?

You're capable of more, but your career isn't progressing the way you expected. Get a clear read on where you actually stand in 2 minutes, with instant results.

30-minutes · online · no obligation

- CAREER COACHING ACROSS AUSTRALIA

Find your city online sessions nationwide.

Based in Perth, Western Australia, we work with clients across Australia's major cities through online sessions.

- CAREER COACHING OPTIONS AND PRICES

Every engagement begins with a free 30-minute Career Strategy Reset Call so we can agree on the option that fits your situation. All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

  • Best for: professionals with upcoming interviews, including panel and selection-criteria interviews.

  • Typical duration: 60 minutes

  • Outcome: structured answers and confident delivery under pressure.

  • Includes: 1 x 60-minute mock interview with feedback and structured answers

    Investment: $99 one-off

  • Best for: professionals who are applying for roles but not converting applications into interviews.

  • Typical duration: 4-6 weeks.

  • Outcome: a repositioned resume and LinkedIn profile, plus a job search strategy matched to your target roles.

  • Includes: 1 job search strategy session, 1 interview coaching session, resume rewrite and LinkedIn profile optimisation.

    Investment: $590 one-off

  • Best for: professionals working toward a promotion, a career change, a leadership transition or recovery from burnout who want ongoing structure.

  • Typical duration: 3-6 months, billed monthly.

  • Outcome: a clear career direction, a practical plan and steady progress between sessions.

  • Includes: 2 sessions of 40 minutes per month, between-session support

    Investment: $259 per month

- CAREER COACHING FAQS

Straight answers about how coaching works.

How does career coaching work with Grow Coaching?

My career coaching is a structured process that turns confusion into a clear plan. We clarify your goal, assess your current situation, and identify what is blocking progress. Then we build a roadmap covering role direction, confidence, leadership impact, and, where relevant, job search strategy. Each session ends with clear actions and accountability, ensuring you keep momentum between sessions.

Is career coaching worth it?

Career coaching is worth it when staying stuck costs more than the investment to get unstuck, and for many professionals, a promotion, a stronger job search outcome, or a clearer career direction typically delivers a return that far exceeds the coaching investment within the first few months. 70% of Grow Coaching clients report clarity and momentum within 60 days of starting.

Can you help if I am burned out but still performing?

Yes. Many high performers are still delivering while feeling exhausted, flat, and constantly behind. Career Coaching helps you regain control of workload, priorities, and boundaries while rebuilding confidence and energy. We identify the root causes, such as role mismatch, unclear expectations, or leadership pressure, then implement a practical plan to stabilise performance without running on empty and reduce the risk of longer-term burnout.

Do you help with promotions and leadership growth?

Yes. Promotions usually come from visible impact, leadership presence, stakeholder management, and confident decision-making. Career Coaching helps you understand next-level expectations, close capability gaps, and build a track record of outcomes that leaders can see. We also prepare you for performance review conversations and internal opportunities so you can advocate for yourself clearly and step up with confidence.

How is coaching different from a recruiter or a mentor?

A mentor shares advice based on their experience, a coaching is different because it is a guided process built around your goals, blockers, and decision-making. You get a structured plan, accountability, and skill development across confidence, communication, leadership, and career strategy. It is not just tips, it is support that helps you execute and improve outcomes.

Who is career coaching best suited for?

Career coaching suits professionals who want better outcomes and are ready to take action. That includes people aiming for promotion, feeling stuck, experiencing burnout, changing industries, returning to work, or wanting stronger leadership impact. If you are unsure of your direction, coaching helps you choose a clear target before you invest time applying for roles that do not fit.

What is the Clarity Map™?

The Clarity Map is a free diagnostic tool I created to help professionals see where they feel stuck, what’s unclear, and what direction makes the most sense next. It’s designed to be used anytime you’re facing a career crossroads, whether you’re job searching, feeling unfulfilled, or questioning your next step. Take the free Clarity Map™ online assessment here and get an instant breakdown of your next steps.

Where can I get free career coaching in Perth?

The best starting point is a free Career Strategy Reset Call with Grow Coaching. In a 30-minute online call, you get a clear picture of what is actually blocking your career and a practical next step you can act on immediately no obligation, no sales pressure. Book your free coaching session here >>

What does a career coach actually do?

A career coach helps you identify what is blocking your progress, get clear on the right direction, and build a practical plan to move forward. In sessions, this means an honest diagnosis of your situation, strategic advice on positioning and decision-making, and clear actions agreed before every session ends. Unlike a mentor who shares their own experience, a coach focuses entirely on your goals and outcomes.

How long do you work with a career coach?

Most professionals work with a career coach for between one and six months, depending on the complexity of their situation and what they are trying to achieve. A focused job search or interview preparation program may take four to six weeks. Building toward a promotion, recovering from burnout, or navigating a broader career transition typically benefits from three to six months of structured coaching.

- READY WHEN YOU ARE

Book your free Career
Strategy Reset Call.

30–minutes online. We'll diagnose what's blocking you and map

the next step, no pressure, no obligation.

RUSHDI KIRSTEN GROW COACHING

An Australian career coaching practice based in Perth, Western Australia. Working with clients across all major cities through online sessions.

Proudly aligned with professional coaching standards, including the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics and best practice guidelines. All engagements are conducted under Australian Consumer Law, with terms confirmed in writing before coaching begins.

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