Iris Smyth
Career change coach for ambitious professionals in South Africa
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Based in | South Africa |
| Credentials | Certified Professional Coach (iPEC) |
Iris Smyth is a career coach in South Africa who helps ambitious professionals change careers. Her clients are people who feel unfulfilled at work and want a new direction. She holds the Certified Professional Coach credential from iPEC. She lays out clear steps for the move. Her stated goal is for clients to land a new job or launch a side project within 3 to 6 months.
What Iris helps with
Iris works with professionals who have lost their enthusiasm for their job and want a different career. She helps them choose a new direction and make the move.
- Changing careers
- Feeling unfulfilled at work
- Deciding what to do with the rest of your career
- Finding a new job
- Launching a side project
- Making a career transition faster and easier
Who Iris works with
Iris coaches smart, ambitious professionals who feel unfulfilled in their current work. Many have started to ask if this is all there is. They want to move into a career that excites them again and are ready to make a change.
Background and qualifications
Iris Smyth is a Certified Professional Coach through iPEC. She is based in South Africa and focuses on career change for professionals who no longer feel right in their jobs or careers.
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Iris sets a clear timeline for clients, aiming for a new job or side project within 3 to 6 months.
Best for ambitious professionals who feel unfulfilled and want to change careers within 3 to 6 months.
Common questions
How much does Iris Smyth charge?
Coaching with Iris runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Iris Smyth help with?
Iris Smyth helps with changing careers, feeling unfulfilled at work, deciding what to do with the rest of your career and finding a new job.
Is Iris Smyth certified?
Iris Smyth lists: Certified Professional Coach (iPEC).
How fast can Iris Smyth help me change careers?
Iris aims to help clients find a new job or launch a side project in 3 to 6 months. She lays out the steps to make the move fast and easy.
How do I contact Iris Smyth?
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