Shiv Kumar
Career and personal development coach for mid-career professionals in New Zealand
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposeMid-career and over 50Promotions and advancementGoal setting and accountabilityMindset and habitsLife transitions |
| Works with | Managers, Executives, Professionals and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | New Zealand |
| Credentials | Diploma in Life Coaching; Elite Coach certification |
| Practice | Think Life Coaching |
Shiv Kumar is a career and personal development coach in New Zealand who works with mid-career professionals. He is an engineer who moved into supply chain work and then into coaching. He brings over 30 years of corporate experience to his sessions. He helps clients who feel frustrated, bored or unsure about what comes next. Together they set goals, build action plans and work toward the results the client wants. He coaches through Think Life Coaching.
What Shiv helps with
Shiv helps mid-career professionals who feel frustrated, stuck in a routine or unsure about their next step. He works with them to set goals and turn them into action.
- Frustration and monotony in mid-career
- Uncertainty about the next career step
- Setting meaningful goals
- Building action plans
- Getting through mid-career slumps with confidence
- Feeling stuck at work
Who Shiv works with
Shiv coaches corporate managers, mid-career executives and small business owners. He also works with people who feel stuck in their work or life. His main focus is mid-career professionals who want more direction and better results.
Background and qualifications
Shiv started out as an engineer and later moved into supply chain work. He then became a coach. He spent over 30 years in the corporate world and uses what he learned there to guide clients through career challenges. He holds a Diploma in Life Coaching and an Elite Coach certification. He coaches through Think Life Coaching.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Shiv draws on over 30 years in corporate roles, starting as an engineer and moving into supply chain, to coach mid-career professionals.
Best for mid-career professionals who feel stuck and want clear goals and an action plan.
Common questions
How much does Shiv Kumar charge?
Coaching with Shiv runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Shiv Kumar help with?
Shiv Kumar helps with frustration and monotony in mid-career, uncertainty about the next career step, setting meaningful goals and building action plans.
Is Shiv Kumar certified?
Shiv Kumar lists: Diploma in Life Coaching; Elite Coach certification.
Does Shiv Kumar coach small business owners?
Yes. Shiv works with small business owners as well as corporate managers and mid-career executives.
How do I contact Shiv Kumar?
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