Career Coaching -
VRT & Team

Your trusted Career Coach to help you go from confusion to clarity so you succeed in your job and business and are deeply satisfied with your career

Career Coaching -
VRT & Team

Your trusted Career Coach to help you go from confusion to clarity so you succeed in your job and business and are deeply satisfied with your career

Stressed or Confused in your Career? You are not alone...

Whether you're a student looking at your first job or stint with entrepreneurship, a professional navigating promotions and office politics, or someone trying to find fulfillment by balancing life with complex careers (jobs / businesses), we all have been through periods of stress, confusion, and anxiety.

Career Dissatisfaction can have plenty of reasons -

Lack of Interest

Lack of Opportunities

Lack of Appreciation 

Office Politics

Poor Work Culture

Poor Compensation

Market Downturns

Intense Competition

Startup Failure

Wrong Career Moves

Health Issues

Domestic Problems

Lack of Interest

Lack of Opportunities

Lack of Appreciation 

Office Politics

Poor Work Culture

Poor Compensation

Market Downturns

Intense Competition

Startup Failure

Wrong Career Moves

Health Issues

Domestic Problems

Navigating these complexities yourself and balancing careers and life without support can be overwhelming

Building a fulfilling career and not missing out on life

We all want to put our best foot forward, be it in our jobs, leadership positions, startups, established businesses, or even side passions. Managing our own expectations and balancing other areas of life is a skill.

Staying relevant in times of rapid change and competition

Around 60% of jobs in the western world could be partially or fully automated with about 25% of these being carried out by AI. Staying relevant, competitive, motivated, and still succeed can be draining.

Cutting through the noise and listening to that inner voice

You Only Live Once (YOLO). We only get one shot at this thing called life. Being able to maximize your potential and be, do, and experience everything we aspire to in our careers requires planning, nurturing and guidance.

Yet, often, we try to navigate these complexities on our own

Why a Career Coach (and Career Coaching) can help

Career Coach is a certified and experienced professional who passionately guides individuals through the twists and turns of their career journeys.

A career coach specializes in helping individuals navigate their career paths, conquer professional challenges, and reach their career aspirations with confidence. By offering personalized or group support, insightful guidance, and actionable strategies, career coaches transform confusion into clarity.

Whether you’re starting out in your career, aiming for advancement, or contemplating a significant change, Career Coaching can help you make informed, life-changing decisions that pave the way for success and fulfillment. Career coaching isn’t just for those who are confused, stressed, lost or struggling; it’s for anyone looking to maximize their potential and find deeper satisfaction in their career and life.

Career Coaching can transform you, if

You're in the process of applying to college/university or are about to graduate and feel uncertain about your future path.

You're eager to find a new job that you look forward to each day.

You're fed up with corporate life and wish to start your own venture but are unsure what direction to take or how to start.

You stumbled into your current career and now want to pursue your passion that brings you greater joy or feels more fulfilling.

How a Career Coach can benefit you

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Self-Assessment and Discovery
  • Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses: Career coaches use assessments and personalized sessions to help clients understand their strengths, weaknesses, values, and interests.
  • Clarifying Goals: They assist clients in defining clear, achievable career goals based on their personal and professional aspirations.
Career Exploration and Planning
  • Exploring Options: Coaches provide insights into different career paths, industries, and job roles, helping clients explore options that align with their skills and interests.
  • Strategic Planning: They help create a detailed career plan with short-term and long-term goals, ensuring clients have a roadmap to follow.
Skill Development and Enhancement
  • Professional Skills: Coaches offer training and resources to develop essential professional skills, such as communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
  • Technical Skills: They help clients identify and acquire industry-specific skills needed to succeed in their chosen fields.
Job Search and Application Process
  • Resume Building: Career coaches assist in creating compelling resumes that highlight the client’s achievements and skills.
  • Job Search Strategies: They provide effective job search techniques, including how to use job boards, networking, and recruitment agencies.
  • Interview Preparation: Coaches prepare clients for interviews by conducting mock sessions and providing feedback on performance.
Career Transition and Advancement
  • Navigating Changes: For those looking to change careers or industries, career coaches offer strategies to manage the transition smoothly.
  • Advancement Strategies: They provide guidance on how to advance within a current career, including salary negotiations, seeking promotions, leadership roles, and additional responsibilities.
Networking and Personal Branding
  • Building Networks: Coaches teach effective networking techniques to connect with industry professionals and mentors.
  • Personal Branding: They help clients develop a strong personal brand, both online (e.g., LinkedIn profiles) and offline, to stand out in the job market.
Work-Life Balance and Stress Management
  • Balancing Work and Life: Career coaches offer strategies to achieve a healthy work-life balance, ensuring clients can maintain their personal well-being while pursuing their professional goals.
  • Managing Stress: They provide techniques to manage career-related stress and build resilience.
Continuous Learning and Development
  • Lifelong Learning: Coaches emphasize the importance of continuous learning and professional development, helping clients stay current in their fields.
  • Professional Growth: They identify opportunities for further education, training, and skill enhancement.

How Career Coaching can benefit
Universities, Students, and Professionals

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  • Enhanced Student Success: Equip your students with the tools and confidence they need to transition smoothly from education to the workforce.
  • Career Readiness Programs: Tailored workshops and seminars that prepare students for real-world challenges.
  • Career Exploration: Discover various career paths and find the one that aligns with your passions and skills.
  • Resume, Interview, Personal Branding, Networking Strategies, and more: Help students build their voice, craft compelling resumes, connect with professionals online and offline, and develop strong interview skills to stand out in the job market. Through 1:1 and Group Career Coaching, meet all your needs. 
  • Increased Alumni Satisfaction: Support your alumni network with ongoing career development opportunities.
  • Career Exploration: Discover various career paths and find the one that aligns with your passions and skills.
  • Resume and Interview Preparation: Craft compelling resumes and develop strong interview skills to stand out in the job market.
  • Networking Strategies: Learn effective networking techniques to connect with industry professionals and mentors.
  • 1:1 and Group Career Coaching: Whether you prefer personalized attention, or learn better in groups, meet all your needs with ease.
  • Skill Development: Identify and develop the skills needed to advance in your chosen field.
  • Career Transitions: Navigate career changes with confidence, whether seeking a new role or switching industries.
  • Work-Life Balance: Strategies to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
  • Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills to effectively manage teams and drive organizational success.
  • Executive Coaching: Personalized support to help you tackle high-level challenges and make strategic decisions.
  • Legacy Planning: Guidance on planning your career legacy and ensuring a smooth transition for your successor.
For Universities, Edu Institutes, and Schools
  • Enhanced Student Success: Equip your students with the tools and confidence they need to transition smoothly from education to the workforce.
  • Career Readiness Programs: Tailored workshops and seminars that prepare students for real-world challenges.
  • Career Exploration: Discover various career paths and find the one that aligns with your passions and skills.
  • Resume, Interview, Personal Branding, Networking Strategies, and more: Help students build their voice, craft compelling resumes, connect with professionals online and offline, and develop strong interview skills to stand out in the job market. Through 1:1 and Group Career Coaching, meet all your needs.
  • Increased Alumni Satisfaction: Support your alumni network with ongoing career development opportunities.
For Students, Learners, and Individuals
  • Career Exploration: Discover various career paths and find the one that aligns with your passions and skills.
  • Resume and Interview Preparation: Craft compelling resumes and develop strong interview skills to stand out in the job market.
  • Networking Strategies: Learn effective networking techniques to connect with industry professionals and mentors.
  • 1:1 and Group Career Coaching: Whether you prefer personalized attention, or learn better in groups, meet all your needs with ease.
For Professionals, and Organizations
  • Skill Development: Identify and develop the skills needed to advance in your chosen field.
  • Career Transitions: Navigate career changes with confidence, whether seeking a new role or switching industries.
  • Work-Life Balance: Strategies to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
  • Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills to effectively manage teams and drive organizational success.
  • Executive Coaching: Personalized support to help you tackle high-level challenges and make strategic decisions.
  • Legacy Planning: Guidance on planning your career legacy and ensuring a smooth transition for your successor.

Sometimes, all you need is a patient, experienced, and trusted ear to listen to and guide you

Let Varun R Thakur (VRT) support you and your career
with structure, focus, accountability, and results

Sometimes, all you need is a patient, experienced, and trusted ear to listen to and guide you

Let Varun R Thakur (VRT) support you and your career
with structure, focus, accountability, and results

Why Career Coaching with us?

Varun R Thakur (VRT) has worked with over a thousand individuals from over 50 of the top global institutes and universities  across five continents. With a top global MBA from HKU-LBS and accredited coach certifications, 15 years of experience in businesses like like Amazon and AWS, 200+ five star reviews across LinkedIn and other mentoring platforms, and a deep-rooted desire and passion to help individuals become the best versions of themselves, you can trust us to deliver on our promise. Don’t take our word for it, check out testimonials from our global clients, all verifiable. 

Varun R Thakur (VRT) - Coach, Trainer, Consultant - VarunRThakur.com
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What Clients Say
Varun was very responsive to my request to meet, which made me feel welcome to talk to him. I appreciated how he offered an outside perspective on my choices and the industry I work in, while also offering his career advice, and places he could possibly see me transitioning to. Varun was also very open about talking through how to plan a long term vision, and how to use that vision to guide short and long term goals. Having the opportunity to discuss how you do things, as opposed to what specifically you do, is very valuable. I highly suggest that you contact Varun, you are sure to have a pleasant and productive conversation.
Varun was outstanding. He took genuine efforts to cover points that he felt would help me in my career strategizing. I felt he actually took the time to understand what do I expect, why am I expecting that and more importantly my motivations to move forward. He shared his personal experience with me and guide me through some important points I should consider to be successful in my job search process. I really recommend Varun for career consultation and mock interviews, he knows what he is talking about and he is a great guidance to help you set your goals and prioritize your strategy.
Varun has been a huge help to me regarding my future career decisions and, thus, has given me some great advice on what I should focus on during my coursework, as well as what extra-curricular events and activities I should attend.

I am extremely satisfied with the consultation, hence, I highly recommend him to other students.
Varun, is very professionnal and at the same time very pleasant person to talk with. You can feel his strong desire to help others. He gives useful information with a very pratical approach.

More important, he immediately gives a lot of good advices and suggestions on what to do next and how to do it. I would always recommend Varun.
Varun was absolutely genuine and his advice blew my expectations out of the water.

He knows what he's talking about - my resume and approach to career searching has been completely transformed for the better.
These have been the most honest career conversations that I have ever had.

Varun listens with great patience and gives you advice relevant to your needs from his hands on experience.

He has definitely shown me a direction to work in.

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