
Shiv Kumar
Career and life coach for mid-career professionals in Auckland
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementMid-career and over 50Goal setting and accountabilityPurpose and direction |
| Works with | Managers, Executives, Professionals and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Credentials | Diploma in Life Coaching; Elite Coach certification |
| Practice | Think Life Coaching |
Shiv Kumar is a career and life coach in Auckland, New Zealand. He helps mid-career professionals who feel stuck, bored or unsure about what comes next. Shiv worked as an engineer and then in supply chain before he became a coach. He brings over 30 years of corporate experience to his one-on-one sessions. He works with clients on goals, action plans and results, with a focus on the second half of a career.
What Shiv helps with
Shiv works with people who feel frustrated or bored in their careers and want a clear path forward. He helps them set goals and act on them.
- Mid-career blues and career monotony
- Deciding whether to stay on the same path or change
- Setting meaningful goals
- Building action plans and following through
- Feeling stuck or uncertain about the future
- Making the second half of a career better than the first
Who Shiv works with
Shiv coaches corporate managers and mid-career executives. He also works with small business owners and people who feel stuck in their work. His clients are often at a crossroads and wonder if their job will stay the same until retirement.
Background and qualifications
Shiv started as an engineer and moved into a supply chain career. He spent over 30 years in the corporate world before he became a coach. He uses that experience to help clients handle career challenges and mid-career blues. He holds a Diploma in Life Coaching and an Elite Coach certification. He coaches through Think Life Coaching in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Shiv is a former engineer and supply chain professional with over 30 years of corporate experience.
Best for mid-career professionals who feel stuck and want a better second half of their career.
Common questions
How much does Shiv Kumar charge?
Coaching with Shiv runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Shiv from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shiv Kumar help with?
Shiv Kumar helps with mid-career blues and career monotony, deciding whether to stay on the same path or change, setting meaningful goals and building action plans and following through.
Is Shiv Kumar certified?
Shiv Kumar lists: Diploma in Life Coaching; Elite Coach certification.
Does Shiv Kumar coach people who want to change careers?
Yes. He helps clients who are at a career crossroads decide whether to stay on their path or change it.
How do I contact Shiv Kumar?
Send Shiv a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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