Help Your Teen Reach Their Full Potential–With Professional
Guidance.
Do they need help?
As parents, you know your teen better than anyone...
But with the demands of modern life and teenagers wanting to carve their own path - offering the right advice can be challenging - especially when they're not always receptive to hear it!
Our schools are under-resourced.* Your kids deserve career advice tailored to their individual needs school career counsellor.
This is why I take the time to get to know your teen and provide them with personalised career options. Your child will receive well-informed advice specific to their situation.
*The top schools in NZ have on average just 1 career counsellor for every ~600 students. Most students get <1 hour of career guidance with this person.
Why Get Independent Career Guidance?
Professional advice has been shown to help:
Create Opportunities
With guidance, your teen will be more likely to invest time and money in the right path–leading to less student debt, less wasted years figuring life out, and improved career opportunities.
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Improve Career Fit
With an evidence-based approach backed by experts in organisational psychology, we help young adults like your teen find a career path aligned to their strengths and interests.
Boost Motivation
We'll help your teen develop a clear career direction–reducing uncertainty, boosting confidence in their career choices and motivation to take the next steps.
ABOUT NEXT STEP CAREERS
Your teenager may be about to kick off their career journey as a young adult.
Most teens don't have a clear sense of career direction, don't know what options are available, and can feel lost and confused.
I can help.
I'm Steve Oehley, a career advisor dedicated to guiding young adults through the complexities of choosing a career path.
As a parent myself, I believe in helping teenagers find a career aligned with who they are.
The most common concerns I hear from parents:
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"I don't know what my teen's strengths are."
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"My teen has no idea about what career options are out there for them."
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"We don't even know where to start!"
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My practice is evidence-based and focuses on discovering the uniques strengths and interests of your young adult.
With over a decade of varied professional experience, as well as running my own business, I bring a wealth of real-world experience to my career guidance and coaching.
I began coaching in 2022, underwent Coach Masters Academy training and post-graduate training in Career Counselling. I am an International Coaching Federation (ICF) member and ICF-Certified Coach (ACC). I also host a career podcast.
I understand the high cost of pursuing a career not aligned to their strengths, a lesson I learned after investing 5 years and $100k in a veterinary degree, only to end up dissatisfied in clinical practice. This experience, coupled with ineffective guidance from my own school counsellor, fuels my commitment to providing evidence-based, practical career advice.
At Next Step Careers, young adults receive personalised guidance to identify career paths that align with their strengths, background, and interests.
My approach is comprehensive, ensuring teens and their parents are well-prepared to make informed decisions, while still using their intuition or “gut” feelings.
Steve lives in the Wairarapa with his (better) half Becca, and their daughter, Nala. He operates in person, virtually, and via workshops throughout New Zealand.
Ready to help your teenager figure out their next steps?
Click the link below to learn more.
“Great experience!
Steve is very professional and really encouraged my son to plan for his future."
Emma Higgins, Masterton
November 2024
"Steve provided coaching for my 16 year old... this was great for her confidence and our peace of mind that she was making the right decisions."
Giselle Irwin,
Auckland
September 2024
"A straightforward process... More confident about the direction he is heading. A worthwhile investment for my son's future!"
Sam Tennent, Whanganui
July 2024
