Andrea Buwalda
Career coach for professionals in South Africa and online
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Hilton, South Africa |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | ICF (ACC) Accredited Coach; Certified Life Coach (ICR); Executive and Management Coaching (UCT); Group Coaching Certification; Enneagram Coach (ICF Accredited) |
| Practice | Fortitude Forward Coaching |
Andrea Buwalda is a career coach who helps professionals with job searching, career changes and interview preparation. She spent more than seven years in technical recruitment before moving into coaching. She then worked as an internal coach at a large organisation and at a start-up for 5 years. She later became Head Coach at an EdTech organisation. She works with clients in South Africa and around the world.
What Andrea helps with
Andrea works with professionals who feel stuck in their job search or are unsure what comes next in their careers.
- Building a job-search strategy
- Changing careers
- Returning to work
- Finding a job after rejections
- Rebuilding a CV, LinkedIn profile and personal brand
- Preparing for interviews with mock interviews
- Rebuilding confidence after job loss
Who Andrea works with
Andrea works with capable, experienced professionals who struggle to see their own value. Some lost confidence after losing a job or facing rejection. Others want a career change and do not know where to begin. Some are returning to work. She has coached hundreds of professionals.
How Andrea works
Andrea works with clients to co-create a plan instead of handing out a generic job-search checklist. Sessions run 60 minutes and are recommended every 2 weeks. She reviews what a client has already tried in the job search and what is working. She also shares how employers and recruiters think. Longer packages include a personalised action plan after each session, email support between sessions, and templates and exercises.
Background and qualifications
Andrea spent more than seven years in technical recruitment, where she partnered with hiring managers and senior leaders. She then moved into coaching and worked as an internal coach at a large organisation and at a start-up for 5 years. She went on to become Head Coach for an EdTech organisation. She holds an ICF (ACC) accreditation, a Certified Life Coach credential from ICR, and executive and management coaching training through UCT. She also has a group coaching certification and is an ICF accredited Enneagram coach.
Andrea Buwalda pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute strategy call
- Discovery package with 2 coaching sessions
- Job Search and Interview Coaching package with 4 sessions
- Career Growth and Transition package with 6 sessions
Andrea Buwalda reviews
The CoachVouch take
Andrea combines more than seven years as a technical recruiter with years of work as an internal coach, so she knows how employers hire.
Best for professionals who feel stuck in their job search and want a clear strategy and more confidence in interviews.
Common questions
How much does Andrea Buwalda charge?
Coaching with Andrea runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Andrea from this page for an exact quote.
What does Andrea Buwalda help with?
Andrea Buwalda helps with building a job-search strategy, changing careers, returning to work and finding a job after rejections.
Does Andrea Buwalda coach online?
Andrea is based in Hilton, South Africa. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Andrea Buwalda certified?
Andrea Buwalda lists: ICF (ACC) Accredited Coach; Certified Life Coach (ICR); Executive and Management Coaching (UCT); Group Coaching Certification; Enneagram Coach (ICF Accredited).
Does Andrea Buwalda coach clients outside South Africa?
Yes. She works with clients both globally and locally.
Can Andrea help with interview preparation?
Yes. She runs mock interviews and helps clients prepare for interviews. She also helps clients rethink their CV and how they present themselves.
How do I contact Andrea Buwalda?
Send Andrea a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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