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I'm Yvonne Akinmodun, executive Career coach.

Creating organisational cultures where career ownership can thrive

I work with organisations that want to:

  • Improve retention and engagement

  • Strengthen internal progression and mobility

  • Equip managers to have effective career conversations

  • Support mid to senior professionals at key career transition points

  • Build career development approaches that are inclusive, equitable and sustainable


My clients typically include:

  • HR Directors and HR Business Partners
  • L&D and Talent teams
  • Senior leaders and people managers
  • Public, not-for-profit and purpose-led organisations

WHO I Work with 

Many organisations invest in career frameworks and talent programmes — yet still struggle with:

Employees feeling stuck or unclear about progression
Managers lacking confidence in career conversations
Over-reliance on HR to “own” careers
Loss of experienced talent due to disengagement or limited visibility of opportunities
Career development only works when it’s embedded into leadership practice, not treated as a standalone HR initiative.
That’s where Career Coaching Matters comes in. 

The Problem I Help You Solve

Who I Work With

Why am I qualified to work with you?

I bring over 25 years’ experience across HR, career development and organisational consultancy, working with HR, L&D and senior leaders across the UK private, public, not-for-profit and purpose-led sectors.

As an FCIPD  and ICF certified -qualified Career Development & Progression Strategist, I understand the realities organisations face and how to embed leadership-owned career development that improves retention, progression and internal mobility.
I'm accredited in a range of psychometric tools including SHL and Strengthscope I am listed in the Diverse Coaches Directory helping to champion diversity in the workplace 

Alongside my professional expertise, I bring lived experience of career transition, which informs a pragmatic, outcomes-focused approach. As a speaker, consultant and career development coach, I work with senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, career development strategy and internal talent progression, translating insight into practical action that supports retention, performance and long-term organisational success.

 I am a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, adhering to their global code of ethics.

Career Development & Progression Strategist | Consultant to HR & People Professionals | FCIPD

Create your change

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I’m An FCIPD, a UK-based Career Development & Progression Strategist, Speaker and Consultant helping organisations embed leadership-owned career development.

About Yvonne

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I am icf certified I work with HR, L&D and senior leaders to improve retention, progression and internal mobility.

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As a speaker and facilitator, I deliver engaging talks and workshops that equip leaders and managers to have confident, effective career conversations.

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With over 25 years’ experience in HR, I bring strategic insight and real-world understanding of how employee career development works in practice.

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My work supports organisations and individuals navigating career progression, leadership transitions and organisational change.

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 I’m known for combining empathy, clarity and practical action, helping organisations build sustainable career development capability and helping professionals progress with confidence.