Career Coaching in London to Accelerate Your Success
Whether you’re stepping into leadership, planning a career change, or striving to make your mark in a competitive environment, I’ll help you move forward with clarity and confidence. I’m Carmel Quinn — an experienced HR professional and certified coach supporting individuals and leaders across London.
Build confidence to lead and progress in your role
Clarify your next steps and career strategy
Create a plan that supports your goals and wellbeing
Look no further for professional career coaching in London.
Supporting Professionals and Leaders Across London
I work with professionals and leaders throughout London — including the City, Westminster, Canary Wharf, Southwark, and beyond. Whether you’re navigating a promotion, changing direction, or leading through uncertainty, I offer career coaching designed to meet the fast pace and unique challenges of London life.
Sessions are available online or in person, offering flexibility that fits around your work and schedule.
Looking for a Career Coach in London?
London offers incredible opportunities, but it can also feel demanding, competitive, and fast-moving. As your coach, I’ll help you pause, gain perspective, and create a clear strategy for where you want to go next. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most: building confidence, clarity, and sustainable success in your career.
Career Coaching Services in London
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Leadership & Executive Coaching
For professionals ready to step up. Strengthen your leadership presence, improve communication, and lead with greater impact - all while staying authentic to your values and goals.
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Career Development Coaching
Define your career vision and map the steps to get there. We’ll clarify your strengths, set achievable goals, and turn ambition into action.
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Career Change Support
Thinking about a new direction? I’ll help you explore your options, identify transferable skills, and navigate change with confidence and clarity.
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Confidence & Mindset Coaching
Refine your thinking and rebuild self-belief to perform at your best - especially when facing new challenges or taking on greater responsibility.
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Interview Preparation
Prepare to shine in interviews, board meetings, or high-stakes conversations. Learn how to communicate with confidence and authenticity.
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Work–Life Balance Coaching
Achieve sustainable success. Together we’ll create healthy boundaries and practical routines that help you perform well without burning out.
Why Choose Engaging HR for Career Coaching in London
In a fast-paced city like London, it’s easy to get caught up in the noise of constant progress. My role as your coach is to help you pause, gain perspective, and build a career that feels purposeful and aligned, not just successful on paper.
✅ Over 20 years of HR experience supporting individuals and organisations across the UK
✅ CIPD-qualified and certified coach with deep expertise in career growth and workplace dynamics
✅ A structured yet compassionate approach that blends practical planning with genuine support
✅ Flexible online and in-person sessions across London
✅ Proven results. Clients report greater clarity, confidence, and fulfilment at work
Meet Carmel
I’m Carmel Quinn - a certified coach and experienced HR professional who’s passionate about helping people unlock their potential and thrive at work. My background spans leadership development, career transitions, and supporting individuals through complex workplace challenges.
Having worked with professionals across sectors in London and beyond, I understand how demanding high-pressure roles can be. My coaching style is both structured and supportive, giving you the tools and confidence to make decisions that align with your values and ambitions.
Whether you’re navigating a promotion, exploring change, or redefining what success means to you, I’ll help you gain clarity and take confident, practical steps forward.
I’ve worked with Carmel on several HR consulting projects and found her to be reliable, practical, and easy to work with. She brings good structure to HR processes and focuses on finding solutions that actually work for the business.
Mario K
Carmel is an excellent coach and extremely qualified. I would recommend for anyone looking to advance their leadership style or grow in their chosen field.
Zara J
Carmel is a wonderful, insightful and extremely helpful person to work with. She’s helped me see things from a fresh perspective and is an excellent support. I couldn’t recommend her enough, and I look forward to continuing to work with her.
Will G
Every story is different — and yours deserves the same care and attention.
Career Coaching in London - FAQs
Still have a question?
Get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.
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Career coaching provides structured support to help you clarify your goals, identify your strengths, and plan practical steps for progress. It’s about creating space to think clearly and build confidence in your next move.
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That depends on your goals and timeframe. Some clients achieve clarity in three sessions; others continue with longer-term coaching for ongoing growth and accountability.
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Yes. Many of my London clients prefer online sessions for flexibility, but in-person coaching is also available depending on location and scheduling.
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Absolutely. Every session is fully confidential and provides a safe, judgment-free space to explore your challenges and goals.
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We can discuss that in your free discovery call. You’ll have the chance to talk through your situation and decide what kind of support will be most helpful.
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Yes. If you’re based in the capital, you can see my Kent page, here.