"Words have the power to change lives for
both the reader and the author."

Carolyn Parry

 Carolyn is a multi-award-winning careers expert who changed direction after a successful but soul-eroding 17-year career in property, publishing, and software aged 39. She has gone on to become one of the UK’s leading career and life coaches, a TEDx speaker, Non-Exec Director, and is the immediate past President of the Career Development Institute, the UK’s professional body for the sector,
Ask any of Carolyn's clients about what makes her tick and they will tell you that she has a passion for helping aspiring and established professionals to create working lives they love, so they can make the difference they want to make, without burning out. She calls this process Career Alchemy.
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About Change Your Story
Feeling lost, or stuck in a career rut, and uninspired by your work? Is your job meaningless, unfulfilling, and eroding your soul? If so, then you need this book!
Packed with inspiring stories, actionable exercises, and practical  psychology/neuroscience-informed resources, this engaging and research-proven step-by-step career management guide and toolkit will give you the light-bulb moments you need so you can:
  • Identify your future direction and get there confidently
  • Discover what skills you need to future-proof your career
  • Align your unique values, key strengths, talents, and skills to maximise your potential
  • Create a long-term, purpose-driven career you love so you can
  • Experience greater impact, stability, happiness, success, and well-being, no matter how much the world of work changes.
Why stay unfulfilled and unhappy at work when with the help of this book, you can start to Change Your Story?

Early expert reviews for 'Change Your Story'

“If you're lucky, you too can have a job or a career like this. If not, then, as happened to me, your teacher has arrived. You’re holding it right now. Dive into these pages and discover from Carolyn what needs to change in your story and how to rewrite it... Open your mind, be inspired, and let Carolyn show you how.”
Michael Heppell, Sunday Times Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Success Coach

“Stuck in a rut and need some encouragement to make a change? This is the book for you!”
Ciara Bomford, People Development Manager, Careers Wales, and Co-author of “Creative Career Coaching: Theory into Practice” 

"Brilliant book - inspiring stories, practical activities."
Liane Hambly, international educator of careers professionals, and Co-author of “Creative Career Coaching: Theory into Practice” 

"Fabulous book packed with useful tips and ideas for action!"
Associate Professor, Deirdre Hughes OBE, international career development specialist

“If you are interested in actively deciding on your own story and understanding the difference you are here to make – it’s never too late to begin, and this book is a great place to start.”
Michelle Stewart, Independent Careers Consultant