ABOUT RUSHDI KIRSTEN
Perth Career Coach Empowering Australian Professionals to career clarity.
I help high-performing professionals who are stuck, burnt out, or under-recognised get clear on what is actually blocking them, and build a practical path forward without starting over.
Founder of the Grow Coaching Framework™
Helping professionals across Australia
15+ years of Leadership Experience
Across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors
10+ years Mentoring and Coaching Professionals
ICF-aligned coaching mastery Level 1 and Level 2
WHY I BUILD GROW COACHING
After more than a decade in senior leadership roles, I spent a significant part of my career doing something not in my job description: mentoring and coaching my team through the moments that matter most.
I kept seeing the same pattern: experienced, capable professionals who were working hard, carrying real responsibility, and doing everything right, but still feeling stuck, burnt out, or unable to move forward with confidence. Not because they lacked skill or experience. Because no one had helped them get clear on what was actually blocking them.
Real Experince
I've led teams, navigated chnage and faced the same challenges my clients face today.
Practical Approach
No fluff, just proven strategies, honest conversations and clear next steps.
Personalised Support
Your goals, your values and your situation shape everything we do together.
That pattern is what led me to build Grow Coaching. I wanted to create something more honest than what I saw in the coaching industry, practical, structured support that gets you moving forward without creating dependency or telling you what you want to hear.
70%
of clients gain clarity and move forward within the first 60 days
200+
professionals coached across Perth and Australia
Seventy percent of clients report meaningful clarity, renewed confidence, and forward momentum within their first sixty days of coaching. The remaining thirty percent are navigating more complex situations, career transitions, long-term burnout recovery, or significant leadership challenges, and they get there too.
It just takes longer, and that is okay.
If you finish our work together and still feel stuck, that is on me, not you.
THE GROW COACHING FRAMEWORK™
Clarity + Goals + Confidence = the ability to move forward independently, sustainably, and on your own terms.
The goal is not ongoing coaching.
The goal is that you no longer need it.
Most career coaching programs are built to keep you coming back. More sessions, more modules, more check-ins. The progress is real but the dependency is built in.
I built the Grow Coaching Framework™ to do the opposite.
It is a structured three-step process designed to give you the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to move forward on your ow, because if you still need me after our work is finished, I have not done my job as a coach.
CLARITY
Focus | Purpose | Vision
Understand what is actually driving the stuck or burnt-out feeling, not the surface problem, the real one.
We identify your direction, what matters most, and what your career needs to look like next.
GOALS
Plan | Prioritise | Action
Turn clarity into a practical roadmap. We build a plan that is specific to your situation, prioritises the right moves, and creates accountability so you keep momentum between sessions.
CONFIDENCE
Skills | Insight
Build the self-awareness, communication, and leadership presence to execute your plan and be recognised for the value you already deliver, without second-guessing every move.
The Grow Coaching Five-Star Results Commitment
Personalised
Support
Tailored coaching to your goals, challenges, and aspirations.
Proven
Strategies
Evidence-based methods that create real, measurable results.
Accountability
& Actions
You’ll have a clear plan, regular check-ins, and real progress.
Excellence in
Every Session
High-quality coaching every time, with your growth at the centre.
Five-star
Results
I’m not happy unless you’re achieving results you’re proud of.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Client feedback shared publicly on Meetup.com - Andre, Perth
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What is career coaching and who is it for?
Career coaching helps you gain clarity, direction, and confidence in your career when something feels off but you’re not sure what needs to change.
It’s designed for mid to senior-level professionals who are performing well on paper but feel stuck, burnt out, disengaged, or uncertain about their next step. If you want practical guidance rather than motivational talk, career coaching provides structure and a clear way forward.
How is career coaching different from therapy or counselling?
Therapy focuses on healing past experiences and emotional well-being. Career coaching is future-focused and action-oriented.
While emotions and mindset do come up, especially around burnout or self-doubt, the focus of coaching is on:
- Gaining clarity
- Making aligned decisions
- Building confidence
- Taking realistic, practical next steps
The goal is forward momentum, not revisiting the past.
How is your coaching different from other career coaches?
My coaching is structured, evidence-based, and grounded in real leadership experience.
I’ve spent over 15 years leading and supporting professionals inside organisations, not just coaching from theory. That means we focus on what actually works in real workplaces, not generic advice. There’s no pressure to chase titles, quit your job, or make drastic changes. We work with where you are and help you make decisions that fit your values, energy, and long-term goals.
Do I need to know exactly what I want before starting coaching?
No. Most clients don’t.
Many people come to coaching because they’ve outgrown their role or career direction but can’t clearly articulate what they want next. Feeling unsure or stuck is often the starting point. The early stages of coaching focus on understanding what’s really going on, what’s keeping you stuck, and what realistic options are available to you.
Can career coaching help with burnout and disengagement?
Yes. Burnout and disengagement are two of the most common reasons people seek career coaching.
Burnout is often less about workload and more about misalignment, lack of direction, or staying in a role you’ve outgrown. Coaching helps you understand why you’re feeling the way you are and what needs to change so you can move forward sustainably.
Do you help with resumes, LinkedIn, and interview preparation?
Yes, where it makes sense.
Career tools like resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview preparation are part of the process when they support your overall career direction. They’re not treated as standalone fixes. If you already know your direction and only need targeted interview preparation, that can also be supported through focused coaching sessions.
Ready to create clarity and move forward with confidence?
Let's map out your next steps.
Clarity
Cut through noise with clear direction
Confidence
Lead with authority under pressure
Momentum
Build traction towards your big role
RUSHDI KIRSTEN GROW COACHING
ABN 81 381 791 766
Grow Coaching is an Australian career coaching practice based in Perth, Western Australia.
We work with clients across all major cities in Australia through online sessions.
Proudly aligned with professional coaching standards, including the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
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