Top-rated career coaches in Manchester
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in Manchester. 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.
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.
Benicia Jeulin
Leadership Coach
I am a leadership and career coach with a background in recruitment. I help professionals break through limiting beliefs and blockers to unlock their full career potential.
Joshua Thompson-Persaud
Career Transition Specialist
Co-founder of WORK-SELF. Qualified coach focused on supporting people through career challenges and identity exploration.
Working in Manchester
Employment Landscape
Job seekers in Manchester are navigating a market marked by cautious optimism amid broader national softening. Professional vacancies in the North West, including Manchester, fell nearly 7 percent year‑on‑year in 2024, with financial services and IT notably contracting while real estate and infrastructure roles held firmer. AECOM expanded its regional footprint with a nearly 32 percent rise in roles tied to infrastructure, while BAE Systems and Barclays notably reduced headcount. At the same time, the city’s reputation as a digital and creative hub continues to attract growth, with strong activity in MediaCity‑style media, tech, and public investment projects such as Manchester’s new £1 billion public development fund. The city is projected to see employment grow at around 1.3 to 1.8 percent annually through 2026, but job seekers should expect competition and sector‑specific unevenness in demand. Manchester offers real opportunities, particularly in technology, digital media, and professional services, but the hiring climate remains selective and cost‑sensitive.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
Hiring is strongest in infrastructure and real‑estate projects supported by public and private investment. Demand in digital, tech, and creative firms remains steady but selective. In contrast, financial services and IT roles are contracting, and professional vacancy numbers are down across the region.
"In Manchester you will find growth in bricks, bytes and brands, but you must be ready to compete in a market that rewards specialists more than generalists."
What is WORK-SELF?
Work Self is a career development system that helps people grow through coaching and daily habit support.
What Work Self provides
- One to one coaching for clarity and momentum
- Software that guides habits and simple next steps
- 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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Rituals for Growth
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Coaches available in Manchester
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.
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.
Benicia Jeulin
Leadership Coach
I am a leadership and career coach with a background in recruitment. I help professionals break through limiting beliefs and blockers to unlock their full career potential.
Joshua Thompson-Persaud
Career Transition Specialist
Co-founder of WORK-SELF. Qualified coach focused on supporting people through career challenges and identity exploration.
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