Georgie Blackburn Careers

18/05/2026

I’m really pleased to have been asked to contribute to this article shining a spotlight on the misery felt by so many graduates trying to get to enter the job market. Sadly it’s true that there are a number of coaches out there taking advantage of this desperation and charging exorbitant fees on a promise of securing work. That’s why I believe it’s so important to work with a properly trained professional career coach that adheres to ethical practice, such as CDI. It’s also why I’m proud to work for Stay Nimble who provide funded coaching programmes for those that need it.
Because the starting point in your career should never be about how wealthy your parents are.

Some parents are paying high fees for career advisers even though the results are patchy

04/05/2026

In need of support for your career and live in the Stroud District? Come down to the Careers Café at GL11 Community Hub on Wednesdays from 9.45-2.00. Always a warm welcome and you may be eligible for fully funded coaching support from me.

Struggling to find a job at the moment? You're not alone. Job sites are reporting fewer roles being posted, for a variety of reasons, resulting in much fiercer competition. How can you stand out from the crowd?

In September last year we relaunched our Careers Cafe, working with Stay Nimble, an award-winning career coaching social enterprise. Alongside a drop-in space to search for jobs and work on CVs, we also offer one-to-one sessions with Georgie from Stay Nimble where you can receive personalised advice and support. So far, 18 people have taken part in 114 hours of one-to-one career coaching with Georgie.

Here's what Felix, a Careers Cafe attendee and GL11 volunteer, had to say:

"With a lot of the past job coaches I’ve had, there would be too many tasks, and it would feel really overwhelming. Georgie meets me where I am on that particular day with no judgement.

She’s really good at prompting and brainstorming ideas with me, and is happy to focus on tasks that I think will be meaningful. I lead the sessions and she supports me.

Georgie has really been good at pointing me towards training resources that I might not otherwise have had access to and she’s been able to show me things that I might not have considered before for my future career.

Georgie is like an open door to careers. When I have been through this process before, things have felt tough and really restrictive. She’s a really good voice of comfort and reason, and I look forward to meeting her each week."

The impact of Georgie's coaching is clear: two people have moved into employment, three have started volunteering with us at GL11, and six have taken on new training and development opportunities. This adds up to £30,536 of social value – a measurement of the benefits that the programme has brought to people and communities through increased confidence, skills and new opportunities.

More than this, we've loved seeing our attendees grow in confidence, try new things, and take on new challenges. If you'd like to join us at Careers Cafe, drop in on a Wednesday between 10am and 2pm. To book a one-to-one session with Georgie, please give us a call on 01453 548530 or email [email protected].

30/01/2025

I hope to gain further knowledge about real-life experiences of women going through the menopause and how it has impacted their career. Please could you take 5-10 minutes to answer this survey? All data gathered will be anonymised.

27/08/2024

Is your child wondering what to do in the next stage of their education? Feeling uncertain about their career and wants some support for the way forward?

I’m offering a limited number of Morrisby Profile Assessments and a 1 hour feedback session with me. All at the reduced rate of £100!

Morrisby Profile tool is great for those:

• Age 15-21 (going in to year 11 or above)
• Keen to learn more about their skills, interests and personality, and how this relates to career options, apprenticeships and courses
• Online feedback session to help you understand your results and what it means for you, plus set some achievable actions towards your next steps
• Great for confidence building and self-awareness

Only 4 spaces available, offered on a 1st come 1st served basis!
Every penny will go towards my SSAFA expedition in Vietnam.

Comment below or PM me now to book your child’s space.

22/08/2024

Good luck to all those collecting their GCSE and BTec results today - I hope you achieve everything you hoped for and more.
And if you don’t do as well as you expected, please know there are many options out there for you, so do seek some advice from a qualified Careers Adviser.
It was lovely to talk to Tina Daheley on BBC Radio 2 at 12.00 this morning on this very topic!

15/08/2024

An absolute pleasure to join Jon Smith on his BBC Radio Gloucestershire Breakfast Show today, giving some advice to those collecting their A-Level, BTec and T-Level results this morning.
If you want to tune in through BBC Sounds to today’s show I’m on at 0737 and again at 0755:

Listen to the latest episodes of Jon Smith on BBC Sounds

06/10/2023

https://www.georgieblackburn.co.uk/military-leavers

I'm excited to launch my 1:1 career coaching programme for those leaving the Armed Forces. Please get in touch if you know anyone that is leaving the military and is in need of support to explore and implement a career change, as well as dealing with the emotional and identity shift that is so often a feature.

A careers coaching programme for ex-forces, veterans and military leavers. In this 12-week programme, you will go from feeling fearful and uncertain about life after the military to feeling clear about your professional value and direction to secure a job that you will love in civvie street.

03/02/2023

If anyone’s teen is struggling with their post 16 options - and if you’re finding it hard to know how to support them - I hope this blog helps you...

Now is one of the busiest times in the school calendar for year 11s making choices about the next stage of their education or training. This can be a daunting prospect for many as it can impact their career and study options for years to come. As a career adviser and coach, I often speak with parent

11/07/2022

If you find yourself questioning whether you can do the job you're in or struggle with confidence to put yourself forward for opportunities internally or externally, then chances are you could be suffering from Imposter Syndrome. Here’s my latest blog on this topic, with some useful tips that I hope will help you:

What is Imposter Syndrome and what are the symptoms?