Learn at your own pace
Short lessons, reflection prompts and worksheets you can use privately, when it suits you.
Begin with the free introduction below. A paid course membership is in preparation.
Try the free introduction ↓Career & confidence with Blake Ivy
Find your voice.
Choose your next step.
Practical support for finding direction, speaking up at work and rebuilding confidence after a setback.
Learn independently or explore a personal programme built around your goals.
Online sessions · Evenings and weekends by arrangement
Start here
Choose the support that suits you.
You might be preparing for a career move, finding it difficult to speak up, or ready to rebuild your direction after a difficult period. Start with the approach that fits your time and what you need.
Work with me individually
A structured programme with conversations, practical exercises and preparation focused on your own objectives.
Explore the proposed programmes and enquire about availability and suitability.
Compare the programmes ↓Free reflection quiz · No account needed
Discover Your
Workplace Character
Which character do you recognise in yourself at work? Explore your strengths, blind spots and the habits that shape how you communicate, support others and handle challenges.
Your result offers questions to think about and one practical next step.
36 statements · Around 8 minutes · Mixed results welcome
A reflection exercise, rather than a formal personality assessment. Your answers cannot establish how colleagues see you.
Courses & membership
Useful lessons.
Space to make them your own.
The planned course library follows six themes. Each lesson will pair a short explanation with a practical worksheet and one manageable action.
Membership coming soon
£19 per month
Proposed launch price. Access to the course library, plus one new lesson and worksheet each month. Personal coaching is separate.
Ask about membershipFind a starting point
Set one practical goal, recognise strengths and create a realistic weekly plan.
Build everyday confidence
Separate facts from assumptions and prepare for manageable confidence challenges.
Communicate at work
Contribute in meetings, make clear requests and prepare for difficult conversations.
Boundaries & priorities
Review responsibilities, protect time and prepare a workload discussion.
Career direction
Compare options, record achievements and prepare appraisal or interview examples.
Keep making progress
Review setbacks, identify support and create a practical 90-day plan.
A founding-member introduction
The planned founding offer is six months of free access for an initial group. Free access would end unless you actively choose a paid membership. No automatic charge. Enquire if you would like to hear when enrolment opens.
Free to read now · No account needed
Four small steps to get started
Spend around 10 minutes on each lesson. Write your answers in your own notebook; this page does not collect your responses. You can pause or skip any question.
Lesson 1 · Choose one thing you want to change
A goal becomes easier to work on when it describes something you can do. “Feel confident” is a useful intention, but “prepare and contribute one point at next week’s meeting” gives you a practical place to begin.
Your reflection
What would you like to be different? Which part can you influence? What small action would show progress within the next seven days?
Try this
Complete: “This week, I will ___, because ___.” Keep the action small enough to complete with the time and energy you have.
Lesson 2 · Look for evidence of your strengths
When you feel uncertain, it is easy to overlook what you have already done well. Start with specific examples rather than asking yourself to feel positive on command.
Your reflection
Recall three situations you handled reasonably well. What did you do? Which skill helped? Where could you use that skill again?
Try this
Write three lines using “I helped by…” or “I managed to…”. For example: “I explained a complicated process clearly, and the other person knew what to do next.”
Lesson 3 · Prepare a clear request or boundary
A clear request helps another person understand what you need. Keep it specific and proportionate, and consider how you will respond if the answer is different from what you hoped.
Your reflection
What is the situation? What do you need to ask for? What can you offer or realistically do? What support would help you have the conversation?
Try this
Practise a sentence such as: “I can complete A by Friday. If B needs to come first, can we agree which deadline moves?” Adapt it to your circumstances; it is a communication example, not legal advice.
Lesson 4 · Make a plan you can review
A useful plan leaves room to learn. An action that did not work is information about the approach or situation, not a verdict on your ability.
Your reflection
Choose one action, a date to try it and a date to review it. What might get in the way? Who or what could help? What will you do if you need to adjust?
Try this
Create three headings in your notebook: “What I will try”, “What happened”, and “What I will change”. Review after a week and choose one next step.
Personal coaching
A clear plan, focused on you.
Proposed programme prices include 60-minute online sessions, a short pre-session review, written next steps and one brief email check-in each programme week. Availability and the final programme agreement are confirmed before booking.
4 weeks
Clarity & Confidence
One clear challenge. A practical next step.
£360 proposed total
4 weekly sessions · 60 minutes each
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- Agree your goal and recognise your strengths
- Build a useful preparation routine
- Practise a conversation or a boundary
- Review progress and make a 30-day plan
8 weeks
Confidence at Work
Build confidence you can put into practice at work.
£680 proposed total
8 weekly sessions · 60 minutes each
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- Goals, strengths and examples of your achievements
- Confidence habits and communication practice
- Boundaries, workload and professional visibility
- Career next steps and a 60-day continuation plan
12 weeks
Career & Confidence Progress
Work towards connected goals, with time to practise and refine.
£960 proposed total
12 weekly sessions · 60 minutes each
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- Clarify your values, direction and strengths
- Practise communication and boundaries
- Explore career options and prepare for an appraisal or interview
- Review real actions, respond to setbacks and make a 90-day plan
6 months
Your Next Chapter
Make changes steadily, with support across six calendar months.
£1,140 proposed total
12 fortnightly sessions · 60 minutes each
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- Agree goals and build an evidence and action plan
- Test communication, boundaries and career choices
- Review progress at the midpoint and adjust
- Consolidate what works and plan what comes next
The six-month option includes twelve sessions, rather than weekly appointments. It can be discussed as six monthly payments of £190 with the same £1,140 total. No programme renews automatically.
What happens before each session?
- Reflect. Send a short update at least 48 hours beforehand using the agreed secure channel.
- Prepare. I review up to 750 words and, where relevant, one redacted document of up to two pages, for up to 20 minutes.
- Work together. We agree the focus, practise a relevant skill and choose one or two realistic actions.
- Follow through. Receive a brief action summary within two working days and review what happened next time.
Please avoid sending medical records, client files or confidential workplace documents. We can discuss examples without identifying other people.
About your coach
Experience of professional life.
Room for your own story.
I’m Jo, the person behind Blake Ivy. Alongside my creative work, I have a background as a solicitor and experience of the demands of professional life.
This coaching offer focuses on practical career and personal goals: finding direction, communicating clearly and building confidence through manageable action.
During an introduction, we can discuss my relevant experience, the approach and whether your goals fit the service. Coaching is educational and developmental; it does not provide therapy, medical treatment or a legal retainer.
Questions & answers
Before you choose.
Do I need personal coaching to use the courses?
No. The free introduction is available above. The planned membership will be a separate purchase, with independent learning resources and no requirement to book personal sessions.
Can I book or pay online now?
Not yet. You can read the programme plans and send an enquiry. Booking, online agreement signing and paid course access will be available once enrolment opens. An enquiry does not reserve an appointment or authorise payment.
How do I choose a programme?
Four weeks suits one focused challenge. Eight or twelve weeks gives more opportunities to practise and review connected goals. Six months provides longer continuity with fortnightly sessions. A free introduction can help you decide, including whether this service is suitable at all.
When are sessions available?
Online evenings and weekends by arrangement. Send two or three preferred times with your enquiry. Dates and time zone are confirmed in your programme schedule before commitment.
What if I need adjustments?
Please mention what would help you participate, such as written prompts, breaks or a slower pace. You do not need to disclose a diagnosis. This page uses labelled navigation and expandable text; course video plans include captions and transcripts.
What are the cancellation arrangements?
You receive the full terms before booking, including the online service cooling-off right, any express request to begin early, appointment changes and fair refunds if the programme ends. The draft approach allows either party to end the programme under clear terms, with fees reconciled against delivery. Statutory rights remain unaffected.
Are sessions confidential?
Confidentiality and limited lawful exceptions, including serious safety concerns, will be explained in the agreement and privacy notice before intake. Sessions are not routinely recorded or transcribed. Do not send sensitive personal information through Instagram; use it only for an initial enquiry.
Does coaching guarantee a promotion or help treat a health condition?
No particular outcome is guaranteed. Coaching supports reflection and practical action; it does not treat a health condition or replace qualified clinical support. It is not a crisis service. If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Take your next step
Let’s start with what you need.
Message me with the word COACHING or COURSES, a brief description of your goal and your preferred times. We can discuss a free 20-minute introduction or when membership enrolment opens.
Enquire on Instagram ↗Please keep your first message general. No confidential documents or health details are needed. There is no payment or commitment at this stage.