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Your Next Career Move Deserves an Insider, Not an Algorithm

You know you're capable of more — but something isn't landing. The applications that go nowhere, the interviews where you can't read the room, the quiet doubt about whether you're even positioning yourself right. Emma-Jayne has sat on those panels for 20+ years. She knows exactly what's going wrong — and how to fix it.

From £250 per session · No subscription · Results from session one

Emma-Jayne Perez Chies

Emma-Jayne Perez Chies

HR Director & Executive Coach

20+ Years FTSE, NHS & PE Experience

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The 2026 C-Suite Playbook — Executive Interview Readiness Guide

The 2026 C-Suite Playbook

5 strategic areas to secure a UK board-level appointment. Free, straight to your inbox.

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Add your mobile and she'll send a 60-second voice memo with one quick win for your career positioning. If it resonates, you can book a virtual coffee from there.

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"Career Architect takes a refreshingly new approach... it helps them understand how their experience is interpreted at board level and how to position themselves with confidence."
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Perry Timms

Founder & Chief Energy Officer

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Perry Timms is one of the UK's most recognised voices in the future of work, HR transformation and organisational development.

How It Works

Most clients wish they'd done this six months earlier.

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Book Your Session

Choose your package and pick a time. You'll receive a short briefing form so Emma-Jayne arrives prepared.

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Strategy Session

60 minutes via Zoom. No fluff — Emma-Jayne works through your career positioning, targets, and gaps with you.

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Walk Away With a Plan

Within 24 hours you receive your action plan, target list, and next steps. Ready to execute immediately.

Every Session Produces Tangible Intelligence

Not conversation notes. Concrete deliverables you can act on immediately.

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Target Organisation List

Specific companies matched to your profile with roles, salary ranges, and exactly why they fit. Not a generic list — researched targets.

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Structured Action Plan

Week-by-week timeline with deadlines, not vague goals. Concrete actions co-developed with you, with accountability built in.

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Objection Scripts

Prepared responses for the exact questions panels will ask you. Based on 20 years of knowing what triggers rejection at board level.

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Get a Free Personalised Career Snapshot

Send Emma-Jayne your CV and target role. She'll review it personally and send back a summary of where you stand — what's working, what's not, and what a panel would flag.

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Target Role

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Free. No obligation. Usually reviewed within 48 hours.

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This Isn't Traditional Coaching

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Traditional Career Coaching

What you typically get

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"How do you feel about your career direction?"

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"What does success look like to you?"

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"You should network more and update your CV"

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Generic advice applicable to anyone

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12+ sessions before any concrete action

Output: You feel heard — but you leave without knowing what to do on Monday morning

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Emma-Jayne's Intelligence Coaching

What we deliver

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Specific organisations matched to your profile and why

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Structured career strategy with week-by-week deadlines

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Gap analysis with actionable skills development plan

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Salary ranges, career pathways, and negotiation intel

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Concrete action planning from session one

Output: Targeted strategy, specific actions, accountability

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This Is For You If

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You're a senior professional who knows you're ready for more — but the right opportunity isn't materialising

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You're tired of generic advice and want someone who actually understands what panels look for

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You've got an interview coming up and you can't afford to walk in unprepared again

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You want to leave your next session with a plan you can act on — not more questions

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This Isn't For You If

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You're looking for someone to rewrite your CV and nothing else

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You want emotional support rather than strategic direction

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You're early in your career and still exploring options

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You're not ready to take action on what we uncover

Stop Losing Months to Uncertainty

Every month without a clear strategy is a month your competitors are positioning. At senior level, one wrong move — or one missed opportunity — can cost tens of thousands in lost earnings.

Intelligence Strategy

£250

Single 60-minute session

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Career Intelligence Sprint

£1,000

Save £250 vs individual sessions

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Best Value

The Apex Advantage

£1,199

Save £300 vs separate purchase

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Human expertise + AI intelligence working together

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What Senior Professionals Say

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"Time-saving, highly intuitive and enlightening. I would highly recommend Career Architect for those that want an efficient, no-nonsense approach to finding a new role."

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Jenny Milton CMgr MCMI

Senior Operations Manager, Amazon

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"I would have no hesitation in recommending this powerful combination of reports that deliver thought-provoking insights."

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Frank Oliyide

Director of Laboratory Operations

Not a coach who read a book about HR. An HR Director who coaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from standard career coaching? expand_more
Most career coaches ask how you feel. Emma-Jayne tells you what hiring panels are actually looking for — because she's sat on them at FTSE companies, NHS Trusts and PE-backed organisations for 20+ years. Every session produces concrete deliverables: target organisation lists, action plans with deadlines, and objection scripts. Not journal prompts.
What happens in the first session? expand_more
Before your session, you'll complete a short briefing form. Emma-Jayne reviews it in advance so you don't waste time on background. During the 60-minute Zoom session, she'll work through your career positioning, identify target organisations, assess gaps, and co-develop an action plan. Within 24 hours you receive a written summary with everything discussed, plus your personalised next steps.
Who is this best suited for? expand_more
Senior professionals — typically Directors, VPs, Heads of Department, and C-suite executives — who are planning their next career move and want strategic intelligence rather than generic advice. Most clients are UK-based and earn £80k–£250k+. If you're early in your career, this likely isn't the right fit.
Are sessions online or in person? expand_more
All sessions are conducted via Zoom. This keeps things efficient and means you can work with Emma-Jayne regardless of your location. Sessions are 60 minutes and scheduled at a time that works for you.
What if I only need one session? expand_more
That's exactly what the £250 Intelligence Strategy session is for. Many clients start with a single session and decide from there whether they want to continue with the 5-session Sprint. There's no obligation to commit to more than one session.
What's included in the APEX Intelligence Dossier? expand_more
The dossier is an AI-powered career analysis that complements Emma-Jayne's coaching. It includes a market intelligence report, executive profile diagnostic, ATS intelligence analysis, cross-sector career mapping, and interview strategy guides. It's available standalone or bundled with coaching in The Apex Advantage package at £1,199.
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How Much Longer Will You Second-Guess Your Next Move?

The doubt doesn't go away on its own. Neither do the missed shortlists. One conversation with someone who's sat on those panels can change what happens next.

From £250 per session · 20+ years executive HR expertise

The 2026 C-Suite Playbook — Executive Interview Readiness Guide

The 2026 C-Suite Playbook

5 strategic areas to secure a UK board-level appointment. Free, straight to your inbox.

mic

Want a personal voice note from Emma-Jayne?

Add your mobile and she'll send a 60-second voice memo with one specific observation about your career positioning. If it resonates, you can book a virtual coffee from there.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. We respect your privacy.

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