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Career and growth

Career Coaching and Career Planning

Coaching that helps employees and graduates understand their strengths, define their career path and build a realistic growth plan linked to opportunities in the organisation.

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Career CoachingCertified coach
What it is

A clear career path is one of the strongest drivers of engagement and retention. Employees who see their way forward are more committed and productive.

The coach works with the participant to discover strengths and interests, link them to the paths available in the organisation, and turn them into a growth plan with steps and indicators.

We deliver Career Coaching for government, semi-government, private and non-profit organisations in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Dammam, Khobar and across Saudi Arabia and the GCC, in person or online, in Arabic and English.

Focus areas

Six focus areas chosen around the participant and the organisation

Discovering strengths

Understanding abilities, interests and professional values.

Choosing a path

A realistic direction within the organisation.

Growth plan

Goals, steps and skills for each stage.

Applying skills

Turning graduate learning into work practice.

Building relationships

Connecting with mentors and leaders.

Career transitions

Preparing for new roles.

Who it is for

Who benefits

Graduates

In graduate and on-the-job development programmes.

Mid-career employees

Looking for direction or promotion.

Retention programmes

Raising engagement and reducing turnover.

Internal mobility

Employees moving between units.

Programme journey

From diagnosis to measured impact

1

Diagnosis

A baseline assessment and interview to set the starting point and priorities.

2

Agreeing goals

The participant, coach and organisation agree goals and success indicators.

3

Sessions

Regular sessions with a certified coach, in person or online.

4

Between sessions

The AI coach and the simulation lab to apply what was discussed.

5

Mid-point review

Reviewing progress and adjusting goals when needed.

6

Measuring impact

A post-programme assessment and an impact report for the organisation.

From the tools library: Simulation lab

Participants rehearse critical situations before they happen

Between sessions, participants hold realistic conversations with characters from their own workplace. Each character reacts to their approach, and every attempt ends with a scored review they discuss with the coach.

1Discussing your career ambitions with your manager
2Asking for a new assignment to build a skill
3Handling a declined transfer request
4Presenting your achievements in a promotion interview

Improvement curve: Discussing your career ambitions with your manager

First attempt58%
Second attempt71%
Third attempt86%
Simulation lab
Simulation labFrom the platform
From the platform

Every step documented from the first session

The coach follows goals, steps and commitments in one portal, and the organisation receives general progress reports without seeing session content.

Growth journey
Growth journeyFrom the platform
Goals and indicators
Goals and indicatorsFrom the platform
Impact

Four levels for measuring programme return

Level 1

Reaction

Sessions, participation and session ratings.

Level 2

Learning

Simulation scores and their improvement across attempts.

Level 3

Behaviour

Coach-approved evidence, manager confirmation and 360 before and after.

Level 4

Results

Before-and-after work indicators linked to programme goals.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Career Coaching

Who is career coaching for?+

Graduates, employees seeking clarity about their path, and people moving into new roles in the organisation.

How does it relate to succession plans?+

The growth plan is linked to roles and paths in the organisation, and its results can feed succession plans and talent pools.

What does the participant get?+

A clear career growth plan with goals, steps and required skills, and a record of progress.

Does the manager see session details?+

No. Sessions are confidential; the manager only sees the agreed progress indicators.

How much does Career Coaching cost?+

The cost depends on the number of participants, the scope and the tools used. We send a detailed quotation after understanding your needs — request a demo and you will receive it within two working days.

Do you offer Career Coaching outside Riyadh?+

Yes. We serve organisations in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Dammam, Khobar and across Saudi Arabia and the GCC, in person or online.

Start your Career Coaching programme

Our team will contact you within two working days, with a trial account.