For students, graduates & professionals
Career coaching & academic guidance
Find your direction. Build your next chapter.
Whether you're choosing your first direction, changing career or wondering what comes next, we help you make informed decisions with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.
In partnership withSilverpen Careers
There comes a time, whether at sixteen or sixty, when we find ourselves asking: What now? What's next?
Choosing a career is rarely just about choosing a job. It is about understanding who you are, what matters to you, where your strengths lie, and how you want to show up in the world.
We help students, graduates and professionals navigate these moments with greater clarity, confidence and intention. Through personalised career coaching, we create space to explore your direction, challenge limiting assumptions and turn uncertainty into meaningful next steps.
Because your career isn't simply what you do. It is part of the person you are becoming.
The world of work is changing
Career paths are evolving. The right direction isn't always obvious.
58%
Career change
Looking for a new job.
LinkedIn 202565%
Career uncertainty
Finding a job is more challenging.
LinkedIn 202622%
Jobs are changing
Jobs transformed by 2030.
WEF 2025Where are you now?
Support for every career moment
Not sure what's next?
Find your direction.
Feeling stuck, uncertain or ready for change? We help you understand your options and identify a direction that feels right for you.
Ready for a career change?
Navigate your next move.
Whether you're changing direction, returning to work or looking for something more fulfilling, we help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Starting your career?
Build your future.
For students, graduates and early-career professionals looking to turn their strengths and ambitions into a clear next step.
Our career & academic partnership
Silverpen Careers
Nicola Solomou · Founder
Nicola brings extensive experience across international law, education and career development, with professional experience spanning London and Dubai and a strong understanding of education systems and pathways internationally.
Through Silverpen Careers, she supports students, graduates and individuals navigating higher education and career decisions, combining academic insight with practical understanding of the professional world, and connecting people with the guidance and industry perspectives they need to make informed choices.
Together with her specialist team, Nicola helps turn ambition into a clear, considered pathway.
How the partnership works
Three complementary forms of support
- 1
Career Coaching & Personal Development
Empower Your Essence - 2
Academic & Application Support
Silverpen Careers - 3
Professional Insight & Mentoring
Through the wider partnership
Your coaching journey starts with Empower Your Essence. Where additional academic or career expertise would benefit you, we can introduce the right support through our Silverpen Careers partnership.
Investing in you
Career coaching with Empower Your Essence
Focused Consultation
£130 / €150One-off session
- One 1hr 30-min focused 1:1 session
- Post-session summary letter
- Available online worldwide
6-Session Journey
£540 / €6296 sessions
- 6 × 60-minute 1:1 sessions
- Personalised coaching roadmap
- Post-session summary review
- WhatsApp support between sessions
- Available online worldwide
12-Session Journey
£1,140 / €1,32012 sessions
- 12 × 60-minute 1:1 sessions
- Personalised coaching roadmap
- Post-session summary review
- WhatsApp support between sessions
- Available online worldwide
Whether you need a focused conversation or a longer coaching journey, we'll help you identify the right level of support for where you are now.
Fees for services through Silverpen Careers are discussed during consultation.
Looking for the complete journey?
Bring career coaching, academic expertise and professional insight together
Our collaborative package brings together the expertise of Empower Your Essence and Silverpen Careers to support the journey from career direction through to practical next steps.
Depending on your needs, this can bring together:
- Career coaching
- Personal development
- Academic pathway guidance
- Application support
- Professional insight
- Mentoring
- Preparation for the next stage of your career
- Bespoke career research
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Other ways we can help
Ready to find your direction?
We'll begin by understanding where you are, what you're looking for and what support will help you move forward.
- 30 minutes
- No obligation
- Confidential