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Anita Fletcher

Ways To Attain Your Ideal Role

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Career Development Coaching

Examine your career ambitions, plan for change and build the skills you need. CPD accredited activity with RACGP and ACRRM.

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Interview Preparation

Interviews can be daunting, and candidates need to stand out within strong talent pools. We can help you prepare for this process to confidently and effectively present your value.

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Health Career Coaching

Are you ready to step up to a nonclinical leadership position? Or plan for a portfolio career? Gain a leading edge to win Health corporate, public service and board roles.

Why coaching and why us?

At Standout Careers, we specialise in delivering personalised career services to medical professionals, healthcare practitioners and executives in all sectors leveraging our expertise to support people on varied career paths.

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Personalised Career Coaching

The purpose of coaching is multi-faceted but, overall, it should provide a safe environment for individuals to talk through issues of key importance to them in their careers.

Our coaching programs are designed to guide people towards building a rewarding career path; an environment where individuals learn from the experience and take these lessons into their professional and/or personal life.

We believe people need to be challenged to think deeply and differently so they can realise their true goals and develop plans to achieve them.

Coaching can help with

What Do You Need Help With?

Career Planning

Identify your goals and ambitions, plan for change and build the skills to attain fulfilling roles within Medicine and beyond.

CV & Application

Work placements are competitive! So, candidates need to stand out within strong talent pools. We can help you prepare for this process so that you get the invitation to highly sought-after interviews.

Interview Preparation & Coaching

Interviews can be daunting. Preparation and structure build confidence to express your professional abilities and unique value. We guide you through uncovering and conveying key information.

Developing your brand

What are you known for and what do you wish to be known for in the future? Do others really understand what you can offer? Through online and in-person networking, you can share your message and open new windows of opportunity.

Workshops for your team

Looking for ways to provide valuable training for your staff in 2024? Leaders in medical organisations are recognising the importance of coaching for their teams.

Anita Fletcher

About Anita Fletcher

My passion is helping people proactively manage their careers and experience the elation of landing each individual person’s dream job. My objective is to provide services that enrich people’s careers and, in turn, their lives.

As a highly experienced Career Coach I am the founder of an advice-based specialist consulting practice. This work allows me to indulge in my passions for writing, public speaking, and coaching people to understand and convey their values so that they can realise their potential.

I have a deep understanding of the many and varied complexities and challenges of a career in a variety of sectors – corporate, small-, medium- and large-scale enterprises, Medicine and startups.
This understanding comes from:

A 25-year background in business operations management and HR.
5+ years running the Medical Careers Advisory for the Australian Medical Association, Australia’s peak body for medical practitioners.
Engaging with thousands of people at every career stage across Australia and internationally within my company, Standout Careers.

In my career, I too have experienced the feeling of being stuck and had to learn how to make the moves required to get past that. I’ve also learned the importance of “doing the work” required to make necessary changes.

My expertise, in combination with personalised assistance and career-related training services, results in significant progress toward greater career fulfilment for doctors, healthcare practitioners and executives in a variety of sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Coaching is ideal for professionals at all stages of their careers—from those just starting out to seasoned executives. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, seeking leadership development, or wanting to refine your personal brand, coaching can help.

Absolutely. Our coaching is highly personalised. We take the time to understand your unique career situation, strengths, and aspirations to create a customised coaching plan that best supports your goals.

Yes, confidentiality is a top priority for all our clients. All information shared during coaching sessions is kept strictly confidential, ensuring a safe and private space for you to explore your career goals and challenges.

Sessions typically last 45-60 minutes.

Yes, we offer virtual coaching via video calls to accommodate clients across different locations.

Our primary focus is one-on-one coaching to provide personalised attention, but we also offer group coaching for teams or small groups looking to develop leadership and communication skills or navigate career transitions.

The coaching process begins with an initial consultation where we discuss your career goals, challenges, and aspirations. From there, we create a personalised action plan. Sessions are collaborative, giving you space to explore new strategies, address obstacles, and develop the skills needed for both career and personal growth. We use tools like goal setting, reflection exercises, interview practice and action planning to keep you moving toward success.

The frequency depends on your individual needs, but most clients start with fortnightly or monthly sessions.

Success is measured through your personal achievements and growth. We’ll track your progress against the goals you set at the beginning of the program. Regular reviews allow us to adjust the strategy and ensure you’re moving toward your desired outcomes.

Yes, many clients come to us when transitioning into a new sector. Coaching helps you identify transferable skills, develop a strategy for entering a new industry, and build confidence in presenting yourself in a new context.

Yes, we offer email or messaging support between sessions to help you stay on track, clarify questions, or address any immediate concerns as they arise.

After your program ends, you have the option to continue with periodic follow-up sessions or move into a maintenance phase where we check in as needed to ensure continued progress.

Anita was a fantastic asset in preparing me for the the recent round of competitive ENT surgical registrar job applications. She gave insightful and practical advice for improving my CV, we had a number of very helpful interview practice sessions, and offered great suggestions in other less tangible aspects of my career trajectory (such as networking and forming relationships with RACS). I was successful in landing the job I wanted and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others in my situation. I will continue to work with her into the future.
Alon Taylor
Alon Taylor
Client
I highly recommend Anita Fletcher for Career Consultation. Anita helped me build and perfect my interview skills in the lead up to my application for specialty training. She is flexible in her sessions and we met in person, over the phone and through the Skype platform. She provided content which was relevant to my level of skill and the college I was applying for. I am very grateful to have worked with Anita, and can proudly say I was successful in my application for specialty training! Thank you Anita.
Dr Sarah Skalecki
Dr Sarah Skalecki
Client
It is my absolute pleasure to write a thank you note for Anita Fletcher. Anita’s unquestionable experience and expertise as a career advisor for medical professionals is complemented by a methodical approach and a friendly and empathetic manner. Her personalised approach and insightful suggestions tailored to the position were invaluable in my transition from a trainee to a specialist consultant. I recommend her highly for medical professionals at any stage in their career pathway and wish her all the success in all her future endeavours.
Ashish Sharma
Ashish Sharma
Client
I worked with Anita when applying for Junior Medical Officer Positions. Anita worked closely with me to ensure my CV was at an exceptional standard and that my selection criteria address and CV were best structured to reflect my skills, strengths and experiences. Anita’s personalised and supportive approach to the job application process is strengths-based, assisting you to reflect on what makes you a stand-out candidate and communicate that effectively. Her well-organised, efficient sessions are guided by your goals. Her additional insights into career planning, professional development and organisation were invaluable. I plan to work with Anita further in future, and would definitely recommend Anita to any of my colleagues, at any stage of their career.
Eleanor Warwick
Eleanor Warwick
Client
I've worked with Anita on several projects and events delivering career advice and building interview skills for young doctors. At all times, Anita has displayed a depth of knowledge and willingness to accommodate the needs of AMA (ACT) and our members that is second to none. Combining her depth of knowledge with a calm, structured manner means that I have no hesitation in recommending to future business partners.
Peter Somerville
Peter Somerville
Client
Anita was great at touching up and encouraging my interview skills in preparation for General Surgery SET applications. Definitely recommend!
Jim Yip
Jim Yip
Client
nita's breadth of knowledge across all medical career stages is energetically coupled with her professionalism and wholistic approach. Her willingness to reflectively listen to the career goals of those she supports, combined with her attention to detail enables her to provide an outstanding, personalised career service. I highly recommend working with Anita.
Fiona Shipman
Fiona Shipman
Client
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