Find your passion
and make it work.
I inspire young people to explore and embrace their passion and purpose, so they can have a meaningful life and career.
Half of the young respondents indicated that uncertainty about their future direction adversely affected their mental health, and a significant 58% felt a lack of purpose or meaning in their lives.
All young people have talent and purpose, they just need to find it.
I’m Naomi Byrne and I help young people (17-25 yrs) understand their values, skills, interests, and passions and help them overcome unhelpful self-beliefs and perceived barriers to success.
I have qualifications in teaching and counselling with over three decades of experience in youth work, career coaching and career transition. I also have a strong background in HR management, recruitment, outplacement and leadership coaching.
My approach is both practical and inspiring, encouraging young people to have a vision and think big while also approaching barriers to success in a systematic and effective way. My clients put together their own action plan with my facilitation and we check in regularly to monitor achievement of goals, big and small.
FAQs
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We are most passionate when we are doing something that we love and feel like we are doing what we’re meant to be doing. Passion happens when you do things that align with your core values, interests, and loves. Learn as much about yourself as you can. What makes you the happiest? Think of the times you have felt truly alive and motivated; what were you doing? Finding passion is also about listening to your inner voice, without the negative, self-critical voice that we all have from time to time.
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Having a vision is so important! Think of your vision as the destination at the end of the exciting train journey you are on. I recommend a 5-year vision, so there are a lot of stations between where you are and your ultimate, fantastic destination. You can change small trips along the way and go to places you may not have intended to go (and have a blast!), but if you’ve chosen the destination well, you’ll make sure you get there. It’s your inspiration, but it’s also achievable. You can change and achieve a lot in 5 years.
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It’s okay not to know, and it’s never too late. Career indecision is very common and can happen at any stage in life. We can be significantly influenced by those around us, such as parents, friends, teachers, and bosses. You must put effort into understanding yourself. This takes working out your values, interests, and skills, but most importantly, who you are and what you’d love to do. This sounds easier than it is. It involves work, preferably with guidance from a professional. You don’t want to miss steps in self-awareness.
My Approach
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Reflect
Reflect on who you are, what you’ve done, what you’ve liked, loved and hated.
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Discover
Discover your career values and what really matters to you.
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Do
Find your vision and create a realistic plan to achieve it.
What my clients say
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“Naomi provides a comfortable and motivating coaching space and asks thought provoking questions that I continue to reflect on, even outside of the sessions. She is very positive and passionate and has provided me with the clarity and reassurance I needed to look at the big picture, make great career decisions and stick with them. ”
Yolanda P.
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I’m now more aware of who I am because of Naomi, and what direction I want to take. She has given me the confidence to try more things and think more optimistically. Thank you, Naomi, for your support and encouragement, it has really made a difference!”
Madeleine J
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“Naomi is a fantastic coach. She is warm and empathetic, encouraging you to identify development areas whilst also teasing out strengths, skills and experience you may not have realised you have. She works alongside you to create realistic and achievable goals, encouraging you to get out of your comfort zone and push yourself further. I cannot recommend her more highly. Thank you, Naomi! ”
Nicola S
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