Top-rated career coaches in Derby
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in Derby. Each has been assessed for expertise, clear communication, and a strong track record of client success.
Wolf Magdelinic
Career Transition Specialist
I’m a certified career and leadership coach with 8+ years of experience helping ambitious professionals navigate pivots, burnout recovery, and identity alignment. My approach blends structured goal-setting with mindful rituals that fit seamlessly into daily life. I’ve worked with clients across tech, creative industries, and consulting to rediscover clarity, design resilient career paths, and step into leadership with confidence. My coaching style is equal parts pragmatic and supportive — I’ll challenge you to stretch while making sure you feel grounded and aligned. If you’re ready to move from uncertainty to momentum, I’d love to support your next chapter.
Michelle Hillier
Self-discovery Coach
As a TEDx speaker, educator, and published author, I've spent over two decades helping people unlock their hidden potential through movement, creativity, and radical self-discovery. From captivating large crowds to intimate coaching sessions, I've helped millions reclaim their power and move beyond their limits. I'm all about creating safe, transformative spaces for people to reconnect with their inner flame.
Jordan Mae Antoinette
Mindfulness Coach
I'm a movement teacher, breath work coach, mindful meditation guide, retreat host, radio show host, and DJ. I also run an online movement studio. With years of experience in the wellness space, I help individuals achieve holistic well-being through the interconnectedness of movement, breath, and mindful awareness.
George Bent
Career Development Coach
George is a London-based career coach focused on tangible career outcomes and providing managerial-style support to his clients.
Working in Derby
Employment Landscape
Derby’s job market presents a mix of resilience and pressure. Major engineering employers like Rolls-Royce and Toyota continue to anchor the city’s advanced manufacturing base, though rail-sector jobs remain uncertain since the Alstom train factory on Litchurch Lane entered a period of mothballing following delays in new contracts and HS2 orders. The city is also seeing momentum in green and clean-tech sectors, with small and medium businesses increasingly adopting decarbonisation strategies and green goods under a regional push toward sustainability. Apprenticeship opportunities from big names such as Rolls‑Royce, E.ON, NHS Trusts, and Kier are active pathways for building local skills. Alongside that, jobseekers report heightened competition and slow responses, especially among younger applicants seeking roles in hospitality or entry-level work.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
There remains steady demand in advanced manufacturing and automotive sectors, though rail sector hiring is contracting due to the Alstom plant uncertainty. Green-sector roles and apprenticeship-linked paths are growing modestly as firms invest in decarbonisation and local skills. Overall recruitment is cautious and competitive.
"In Derby right now your strongest chance is where engineering steadiness meets green ambition—but expect delays, competition, and uneven response like many locals do."
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What Work Self provides
- One to one coaching for clarity and momentum
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- A structure that keeps progress moving between sessions
Why people choose it
- Builds confidence and better decision making
- Creates steady progress with small daily actions
- Makes career growth feel clear, guided, and achievable
How it works
- 1Meet with your coach to set goals and direction
- 2Follow daily guidance in the software
- 3Build habits that lead to long term improvement
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Coaches available in Derby
We select top coaches who understand the local market dynamics and global career trends.
Wolf Magdelinic
Career Transition Specialist
I’m a certified career and leadership coach with 8+ years of experience helping ambitious professionals navigate pivots, burnout recovery, and identity alignment. My approach blends structured goal-setting with mindful rituals that fit seamlessly into daily life. I’ve worked with clients across tech, creative industries, and consulting to rediscover clarity, design resilient career paths, and step into leadership with confidence. My coaching style is equal parts pragmatic and supportive — I’ll challenge you to stretch while making sure you feel grounded and aligned. If you’re ready to move from uncertainty to momentum, I’d love to support your next chapter.
Michelle Hillier
Self-discovery Coach
As a TEDx speaker, educator, and published author, I've spent over two decades helping people unlock their hidden potential through movement, creativity, and radical self-discovery. From captivating large crowds to intimate coaching sessions, I've helped millions reclaim their power and move beyond their limits. I'm all about creating safe, transformative spaces for people to reconnect with their inner flame.
Jordan Mae Antoinette
Mindfulness Coach
I'm a movement teacher, breath work coach, mindful meditation guide, retreat host, radio show host, and DJ. I also run an online movement studio. With years of experience in the wellness space, I help individuals achieve holistic well-being through the interconnectedness of movement, breath, and mindful awareness.
George Bent
Career Development Coach
George is a London-based career coach focused on tangible career outcomes and providing managerial-style support to his clients.
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