Jake Smolarek

Career Coach London

As featured in “The Times”

24k+ followers
12k+ followers
6k+ followers
17+ years of experience
1500+ happy customers
27k+ hours spent coaching
24k+ followers
12k+ followers
6k+ followers
17+ years of experience
1500+ happy customers
27k+ hours spent coaching

Career Coaching

Fall in love with what you do all over again.

Most of us consider changing our occupations at some point during our careers. You might feel like you have achieved everything you can in a certain field, or you suffer from burnout and want to feel excited about going to work again.

Changing your career path is becoming more popular as more and more people tend to care more about their job satisfaction and are more open to other career options available on the job market.

If you are on the verge of a new chapter in your work life, you can benefit from some guidance and support. That’s why it’s a good idea to consider checking out a career coach.

As your dedicated career coach, I will provide you with guidance regarding your CV and make sure that you feel confident during your job interviews. But that’s only where my input begins. I’ll push you every step of the way to give you the motivation and determination to grab your dream job with both hands.

I also have extensive experience setting up businesses, so if you need business coaching while becoming an entrepreneur, we can work together to help you create a thriving business with a strong leader.

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A new approach to executive coaching begins with an initial one-to-two-hour assessment. Free and with no obligation to proceed, this initial meeting can either take place in my Central London office or on a Zoom call. I’ll carefully review your situation and your career history before adapting my proven coaching process to your specific needs.

I’ll ask you questions, and I expect you to do the same. If you feel stuck in a never-ending career rut, I’m here to help you take back control. Contact me today to get started.

Success Stories

Real Clients. Real Success. Real Results.
From feeling stuck to landing his dream job, entering a happy relationship, and transforming his entire life—this is Egis’s story:

“Within the first couple months of coaching, I achieved several incredible outcomes. I found an amazing, well-paid job—far beyond what I had expected—all with Jake’s support. I also entered a happy relationship, moved into the flat I had always dreamed of, started travelling the world, and gained a deeper understanding of myself. The journey has been truly transformative.” 

Egis — Business Change Manager at London’s Leading Law Firm

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What Are The Advantages of Career Coaching Services?

You might want to change your career, but where should you start? Changing the path of your career is a complicated process that can be far simpler if you share it with someone who will help you overcome the obstacles that may present themselves on the way.

But you have to be honest with yourself. And you have to be honest with me. Some career coaches will blow smoke up your behind—I’ll tell you exactly what you need to hear.

You may not think of me as a great career coach when we’re working through the tough stuff in my programme, but I guarantee I’ll be the right career coach if you’re determined to do whatever it takes to find fulfilling work that stretches you.

Top career coaches can assist you every step of the way, and I’m no different. I will help you uncover the real purpose in your life. And with my professional support and top tips—many of which have worked for me and hundreds of my clients—I’ll help you take new directions in your career.

We’ll assess your skills, ideas, and strengths before exploring all available options that could fast-track your career. While work-life balance is important, my priority as your professional career coach will be to lead you on your journey to the career your talent deserves.

You can then apply this knowledge to increase the odds of success in virtually any professional area. Career coaching will add another perspective to your thoughts and plans, ensuring that the next career decision you make will be the right one.

Why I KNOW I’m a Great Career Coach

A lot of career coaches in London and throughout the UK talk a good fight. But when it comes to stepping up to the plate, they resort to platitudes and niceties. That’s just not me.

I know all about change. I’ve walked the walk. After overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds, I embraced change—and it embraced me. Now, I’m ready to turn my experiences and insights into an executive coaching masterclass designed just for you.

Why am I the right career coach for your change of direction? Here are just a few reasons.

Empathy

I know what it’s like to be stuck in a rut and crave big change in my professional life.

I Struggled to Adapt

This might sound odd coming from a confidence coach, but it’s true. I struggled to find the information, support, and motivation I needed to drive my career forward. But I succeeded in the end—and so can you!

I’ve Walked in Your Shoes

In recent years, I’ve been working as a career and life coach in the UK. However, I was once faced with the difficulties associated with career change. Leverage my experiences and insights to take the next steps in your own career.

I’ve Experienced Disappointment and the Euphoria of Success

By adapting my approach to decision-making and rediscovering my passion for work, I was able to adapt and succeed. However, before the happiness of job satisfaction came along, I was forced to deal with setback after setback.

Many People Fail to Achieve Job Satisfaction and Feel The Need to Change Their Career Path

It is much easier to stay within your comfort zone and let habits and routines run your work life. It takes true bravery to leave that space and have a crack at something new. Everyone’s career journey looks different, but our goal is the same: happiness in our professional and business lives.

Some people find job satisfaction when they can provide for their families and live a comfortable life; others find it in the number of satisfied clients or finished projects they can amass. Job satisfaction looks different to us all, which is the reason why so many people need to make a lot of changes before discovering a true work-life balance.

There is no recipe for becoming instantly happy with your career, but sessions with an experienced career coach in London are an excellent place to start your new journey.

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A Successful Career Coach in London with a Unique Approach

I’m a coach who knows how to advance careers. But I’m not here to spoon-feed you knowledge. You’ll need to work hard, challenge yourself, and prove me right at every opportunity. I’ll make personal recommendations based on your strengths and weaknesses, but you have to become the ideal candidate through your own hard work and perseverance.

That said, my coaching approach involves teaching the soft skills clients need for a lifetime of success. I’m a coach who will focus on your future success rather than what’s happening right now.

How do I do it? How do I help my clients find professional happiness, defeat imposter syndrome, and secure the lives they dream of? Well, it’s all down to my coaching system. It’s called Vision GPS, and it’s designed to give you the confidence, soft skills, and motivation you need to fulfil your career potential.

The Vision GPS

V – Vision

What are you in this for? Be honest. Is it the money? Is it the prestige? Do you crave power, or are you excited by the thrill of the chase? Perhaps you want that dream second home or the performance sports car you’ve always dreamed of. All of your heart’s desires come together to create your vision.

My coaching approach involves defining your vision and using it as a motivational tool. When things aren’t going well, I’ll remind you of your vision—and why it is the key to your professional success.

G – Goals

There’s more than a little psychology involved in my training and career coaching methods. For example, I know that simply setting your ultimate goal at the beginning of our time together will leave you feeling daunted and defeated. It’s just too much to take on at once.

But to keep you interested and maintain a sense of positivity, I’ll work with you to set goals—incremental steps that make a big difference to your mindset.

P – Planning

I have lots of training mechanisms, tips, insights, exercises, and discussion topics in my professional career coaching arsenal. But not all of them will be the right fit for you. And I’ll need to implement them at the right times. That’s why planning is essential.

I spend a lot of time mapping out your journey to career change. I’ll listen to your concerns, priorities, and objectives before developing a plan that suits your personality and current frame of mind.

S – Systems

To pursue the career that has thus far eluded you, you HAVE to embrace change in your life. This means adopting new, often uncomfortable daily routines, habits, and goals. As a time management coach, I’ll teach you how to squeeze every last second out of every day. You may well be out of your comfort zone, but I don’t want to hear it! Unless you can adapt to change, I can’t help you!

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How Career Coaches Support You

Career change coaching is a mix of life coaching and career coaching that focuses specifically on job satisfaction and work-life balance. Here are some of the aspects you can expect when working with a coach:

  • Find clarity or reassurance about what you need from your career and life, why you want it, and how you can achieve it
  • Explore and redefine your values
  • Turn your ideas into achievable goals
  • Erase the gap between where you are now and where you want to be
  • Assess all your career options
  • Develop strategies and techniques to help you to reach your goals faster

New Careers Require New Beginnings

When I say I’m not like other career coaches in London, I mean it. I work with successful, high-achieving professionals every day, but that doesn’t stop me from being controversial and—at times—confrontational. In my experience, that’s the only way to get to the heart of the issues at play.

Your new beginning starts at 2a Prebend St. N1 8PT Islington/Angel. Reach out today to book an initial free, no-obligation discovery session, and let’s redefine your career together!

My Clients Say

Before my coaching sessions with Jake, I was in a terrible position. My relationship was in a bad state, my feelings and sense of self-worth were very low, and I was barely able to stay emotionally stable. I hated my job and my whole life. However, since working with Jake, I’ve become much stronger, my self-belief went through the roof, and I know how valuable I am. I have found a company I love to work for, and my relationships with others are much more profound and exciting.

Tina Patel – Lawyer

Jake is a fantastic coach who gets to the core of the issues excellently. He helped me to take drastic steps (they were needed!), which brought me a massive shift in my business and my family life. Now, I work less, earn double that I used to and have more time for my kids. What I like about Jake is that he can be straightforward if needed and when necessary. He is not afraid to ask the difficult (fundamental) questions when the situation calls for them. An outstanding return on investment! Thank you, Jake. See you again soon.

Peter Barnes – Entrepreneur

When I started coaching with Jake, I was in the darkest depths of my relationship, my business, and my entire life. I was a walking shadow, and I couldn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel… However, Jake helped me to turn everything around and put me on the right tracks. His coaching helped me to change how I can see the world. The impact it has had on my business and personal life is priceless. His business ideas are so easy to implement and at the same time very powerful!

Ben C. – Business owner

Jake’s work as a coach has had tremendously positive feedback on my life. I feel like a different person. Working with Jake has helped me to concentrate on my vision, goals and the essential ACTIONS! Without a doubt, he has helped me achieve more in a few months than I did in the last five years. I am a different person now compared to when I initially started my coaching sessions with Jake.

Neil Coker – Founder and CEO

The only thing I can say is a “huge thank you, Jake”! I already had the right tools in place to create a good income. However, Jake added a few missing puzzles to my plan and helped me accelerate my income tremendously in just a few weeks. He could see what I was missing and helped me to make the right decisions and changes. It wasn’t always easy, but it was worth it.

Denise Green – Peak Performance Coach

Jake helped me change my life when I felt lost. I decided to work with him because I wanted to change my career path. With his genuine personality and sense of humour, I instantly connected with him. He helped me find my new way, and I am now doing what I always wanted to do, but wasn’t brave enough to try. Jake believed in me when I doubted every action and feeling I had. He pushed me to my limits, so I had to break them, and to my surprise, I did.

Tom Bayliss – Writer and editor

Jake’s work as a coach has had tremendously positive feedback on my life. I feel like a different person. Working with Jake has helped me to concentrate on my vision, goals and the essential ACTIONS! Without a doubt, he has helped me achieve more in a few months than I did in the last five years. I am a different person now compared to when I initially started my coaching sessions with Jake.

Neil Coker – Founder and CEO

The only thing I can say is a “huge thank you, Jake”! I already had the right tools in place to create a good income. However, Jake added a few missing puzzles to my plan and helped me accelerate my income tremendously in just a few weeks. He could see what I was missing and helped me to make the right decisions and changes. It wasn’t always easy, but it was worth it.

Denise Green – Peak Performance Coach

Jake helped me change my life when I felt lost. I decided to work with him because I wanted to change my career path. With his genuine personality and sense of humour, I instantly connected with him. He helped me find my new way, and I am now doing what I always wanted to do, but wasn’t brave enough to try. Jake believed in me when I doubted every action and feeling I had. He pushed me to my limits, so I had to break them, and to my surprise, I did.

Tom Bayliss – Writer and editor

Jake offers an excellent service. It is incomplex and at the same time full of wisdom. He was able, in a straightforward way, to help me find my inner truth. At the same time, he inspires, not only through his fantastic support, faith, and confidence but also with his contagious vibrancy and beautiful personality. My self-belief and determination have soared. I can honestly say since coaching with Jake, my life has never been lovely. I wholeheartedly recommend him as your life coach!

Mary Larson – Doctor

Jake! The only thing I can say is THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You have changed my life for the better. Finally, I feel like I am alive. Thank you for showing me that I can do what I always wanted to do.

Romario Ramirez – Business owner, Speaker & Artist

Jake is a great coach. My sessions with him were fantastic and open minded. I thought I knew a lot, but he gave a lesson that we can not ever stop learning and getting better. Jake is very intelligent, alert and unique. He looks through people to find the right path for everyone he works with. He is very experienced and I’m truly grateful for the support he gave us to work through this troubling time. He is definitely made for being a life coach.

Steven P. – COO of a large corporation

Working with Jake gave me tremendous confidence and motivation. He is an excellent coach, and I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for one. He took me from talented but with a lack of confidence and self-belief to a bold athlete. He has taught me to dream big dreams, aim to the top and to be the best. Now I am interested only in the 1st place – second place is the first place among the last ones.

Shaun T. – Athlete

Getting a coach was one of my best decisions in life! If you are hesitating, please STOP! In my case in a few short months, I went from procrastinating and agonising over taking my next step, to putting myself out there and succeeding! It was an amazing and profound experience. Jake is intuitive and positive. And most importantly, he doesn’t waste time. His style is an excellent balance of “let’s get things done” and also creative and exploratory. He seems to know when to focus on the concrete goals and when to explore our motivations and feelings.

Matt – Investor

Jake coached and mentored me through the first phases of my internet company. He is a very talented, knowledgeable and experienced businessman. I cannot speak highly enough about him and his incredible help. Jake helped me a lot by merely believing in me and my business. My confidence soared through the roof from the very first chat with this brilliant man. He helped me set up my own online fashion business, and it is running very successfully now. Thank you for your impressive help. Keep doing what you are doing!

Jane Ho – Online Entrepreneur

I can highly recommend Jake and his excellence services. He helped, mentored me and coached me to take me and my business to the next level. And then another and another one. I can not thank him enough!

Susan Mason – Business Owner

Before my coaching sessions with Jake, I was in a terrible position. My relationship was in a bad state, my feelings and sense of self-worth were very low, and I was barely able to stay emotionally stable. I hated my job and my whole life. However, since working with Jake, I’ve become much stronger, my self-belief went through the roof, and I know how valuable I am. I have found a company I love to work for, and my relationships with others are much more profound and exciting.

Tina Patel – Lawyer

I have just one word to describe this guy: Phenomenal! Jake gave me the tools, insights, and courage to chase my real dreams. Thanks to life coaching with Jake, my life has changed dramatically! I am now on my way to realise my biggest dreams and goals. The techniques Jake has given me are life-changing. Jake is the best coach I have ever met.

Aimie Clarkson – Artist

Jake is a fantastic coach who gets to the core of the issues excellently. He helped me to take drastic steps (they were needed!), which brought me a massive shift in my business and my family life. Now, I work less, earn double that I used to and have more time for my kids. What I like about Jake is that he can be straightforward if needed and when necessary. He is not afraid to ask the difficult (fundamental) questions when the situation calls for them. An outstanding return on investment! Thank you, Jake. See you again soon.

Peter Barnes – Entrepreneur

What a tremendous coach. Jake has a very unique and powerful style. His help allowed me to fix my objectives and build a very profitable online business. He pushed me to reach my full potential! I have been motivated and inspired, and have learned powerful tools for my business and personal life. I feel the happiest in my entire life. Thank you so much. You are a huge inspiration, Jake!

Robert Yau – Online Entrepreneur

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