One-on-one · Practical · Personal
Your coach
I know what hiring managers respond to.
I'm Clare Bottomley, an experienced Talent Partner and Coach. I spend every day on the other side of the table, so I know what hiring managers respond to, what makes them hesitate, and what makes someone memorable. Career coaching with me is one-on-one, practical and personal. I'll be your mentor, your sounding board, and the person you can call when you need help or a bit of inspiration.
It doesn't matter what you do or how senior you are. This is about you. How you present, how you position yourself, and how confident you feel doing it.
Clare
About Clare Bottomley
20 years helping people stand out.
I'm Clare, an experienced Talent Partner and Coach, and the founder of HerdSearch. I've spent 20 years partnering with businesses and coaching individuals into their dream roles, so I know what makes people stand out, and what holds them back.
I'm originally from the UK and now based in the Horowhenua District, where I love helping and supporting local businesses and the community. I work with people across the Kāpiti Coast and all the way to Wellington, and I'm happy to work with you wherever you're based.
I'm warm, direct and genuinely invested in the people I work with. I believe most people undersell themselves, and my favourite part of coaching is seeing someone walk into an interview knowing exactly what they bring.
Whether you're stepping up, changing direction or returning to the market after a break, I'll help you show up as the best version of yourself, and I'll be there right through to the offer.
Focus areas
What we can work on.
Marketing yourself
Identifying your achievements and aligning them with what employers are looking for.
Your online presence
LinkedIn and how you show up to employers before you've said a word.
Your CV
A CV that gets read and gets you interviews.
Interviews
Preparation, the questions to ask, and how to follow up.
“You gave me great advice and guidance throughout the application and interview process, and genuinely cared about my success.”William
Negotiation
How to approach salary and flexibility with confidence.
“You championed me every step of the way, always providing reassurance and insight.”Emma
Confidence
Feeling calmer, clearer and more like yourself when it counts.
“with your kindness, support and positive feedback I felt able to attend interviews and just be myself.”Kelly
Not sure if it's for you? Book a free 20 min intro call to find out.
We'll talk about where you are, what you're aiming for, and whether we're a good fit. No pressure and no obligation.
Buy a block of hours. Use them however you need.
Instead of a fixed programme, you buy a block of hours and use them however you need. Book 30-minute sessions as you go:
- A CV review
- A pep talk the night before an interview
- A talk-it-through session when nerves are getting the better of you
- A negotiation game plan before you reply to an offer
Sessions are a minimum of 30 minutes, and you book them when they suit you.
Pricing
Save up to 20% when you book a block.
Single session
30 minutes
$75NZD
incl. GST
60 minutes
$145NZD
incl. GST
Starter block
5 hours
$725
$638NZD
incl. GST
- Use in 30-minute sessions
- Use how you like, for soundboarding, negotiation help or interview prep
- Valid for 6 months
- Let's get you out of the starting blocks
Full journey block
10 hours
$1,450
$1,160NZD
incl. GST
- Use in 30-minute sessions
- Use how you like, for soundboarding, negotiation help or interview prep
- Valid for 6 months
- Support right through each recruitment stage
All prices include GST.
Sessions are online by Google Meet, or by phone call. Face to face can be requested.
We can't guarantee outcomes. See our FAQs for details.
What people say
In their words.
I had previously been in my old role for quite some time and felt so nervous getting back out there, but with your kindness, support and positive feedback I felt able to attend interviews and just be myself.
KellyFrom your first message to the incredible news of my job offer, you have been nothing short of amazing. You championed me every step of the way, always providing reassurance and insight.
EmmaClare is the best recruiter I've worked with, hands down. She genuinely has your best interests at heart and fights to get you what you deserve.
SarahShe understood my needs, gave me great advice and guidance throughout the application and interview process, and genuinely cared about my success.
WilliamHer professionalism, communication and knowledge made the job search process smooth and effective.
AmandaFriendly, transparent, super professional, and with me every step of the way. Thanks to Clare, I was able to secure my dream role in an amazing company with some truly incredible people.
AshIf there is anyone you know that may benefit from
I would be happy to help!
FAQs
Career coaching FAQs
Anyone looking for their next role, whatever you do and however senior you are. Whether you're stepping up, changing direction or returning to the market after a break, coaching is shaped around you.
You buy a block of hours and use them however you need. Sessions are a minimum of 30 minutes, and you book them when they suit you, whether that's a CV review, interview prep or a negotiation game plan.
Blocks are valid for 6 months from your first session, so you can use your hours at your own pace.
Yes. All coaching prices are in NZD and include GST.
No. Clare works with people across the Kāpiti Coast and all the way to Wellington, and is happy to work with you wherever you're based.
No. Coaching is completely separate from Clare's Talent Partner work. Your details are never passed to an employer without your permission.
No. We can't promise or guarantee any outcome, including interviews, job offers or a particular salary, because those decisions belong to employers. What coaching gives you is practical support: a stronger CV and LinkedIn profile, interview preparation, a negotiation plan and more confidence, so you present yourself as well as you can.
Book a free 20-minute intro call by emailing clare@herdsearch.com. We'll talk about where you are, what you're aiming for, and whether we're a good fit.