Career Transformation Coaching

Your Career. Your C.H.O.I.C.E.

Strategic partnerships for professionals ready to pivot with clarity. Built on 25+ years of cross-sector executive experience across three continents — and a proprietary 6-step methodology proven to transform careers.

25+Years cross-sector experience
5Industries spanning careers
3Continents, one proven framework
Sethembile Shiba, Founder of Pivot with Shibz
Sethembile Shiba
About the Founder

From Reception to the Boardroom

Twenty-five years ago, I walked into an interview shaking with desperation — on my eighth consecutive temporary contract, with no coach, no guide, and no framework. I was a fresh graduate who believed the dream of a stable job had begun to fade.

What followed was a career spanning retail, government, NGO, private sector, and now IT — across Eswatini, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. A trajectory from entry-level roles to executive and board-level positions, earned through deliberate pivots, rigorous learning, and the methodology I now teach.

I founded Pivot with Shibz because I've sat on the other side of the hiring table hundreds of times — and it breaks my heart to watch brilliant professionals lose opportunities they deserve simply because they don't have access to the right guidance. That changes now.

MScLeadership & Change Management
MMHR (with Distinction)
ExecutiveBoard & C-suite experience
GlobalEswatini · UK · New Zealand
The Methodology

The C.H.O.I.C.E. Framework®

A proprietary 6-step transformation methodology built from lived experience and refined across thousands of career conversations.

C

Clarity

Where am I now and where do I truly want to be? Cutting through noise to define what matters.

H

Habits

What daily practices compound into career transformation? Designing your success rituals.

O

Opportunities

What doors can I open — or create? Mapping and pursuing the hidden job market.

I

Interventions

What support do I need to accelerate? Building your network, mentors, and skill stack.

C

Commitment

Am I willing to do what it takes? Building resilience when the path gets uncertain.

E

Execution

How will I make it happen? Turning strategy into tangible career outcomes.

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Strategic Partnerships for Transformation

Choose the engagement that meets you where you are — from focused career clarity to executive transition support.

01

Career Clarity Intensive

A focused 1:1 engagement to cut through uncertainty and define your next pivot with confidence.

  • 3 × 90-minute coaching sessions
  • Career vision and roadmap
  • Personalised action plan
  • Email support between sessions
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02

The Pivot Programme

My flagship 90-day transformation — structured around the full C.H.O.I.C.E. framework for professionals serious about change.

  • 12 weekly 1:1 coaching sessions
  • 90-Day Career Transition Workbook
  • CV, LinkedIn & interview mastery
  • Unlimited WhatsApp/email support
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03

Executive Transition

High-touch partnership for senior leaders navigating C-suite moves, board appointments, or career reinvention.

  • 6-month strategic engagement
  • Executive positioning & board prep
  • Salary negotiation support
  • Lifetime access to resources
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Free Resource

The Volatility Readiness Index

In 3 minutes, discover your career resilience level. A research-backed assessment measuring how prepared you are for today's volatile career landscape across three critical pillars.

Adaptive MindsetHow you respond to change and uncertainty
Capability FluidityYour transferable and future-ready skill base
Boundary SpanningYour cross-industry and cross-cultural network

Receive your VRI Level, pillar breakdown, and personalised next steps — free.

Get My VRI Score

Request via the contact form below — you'll receive the assessment within 24 hours.

Transformation Stories

Real Pivots, Real Results

Voices from those I've had the privilege of partnering with across my career.

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Career Turnaround

"Sethembile became my coach during a very challenging period. She prepared me for the interview and I nailed it. When I faced unexpected resistance from my manager, she stepped in, coached and mentored me — enabling me to excel. I became a top performer and continue to achieve outstanding results to this day."

N.G.Coaching Client
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Leadership Impact

"Sethembile is a rare leader — humble, approachable, and highly effective. She created an environment where people felt relaxed, trusted, and empowered to perform at their best."

HR Team MemberFormer Colleague
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Inspiration & Growth

"Thank you for inspiring me, for believing in my ability to grow. I am now pursuing my degree. Thank you for leading with integrity and compassion."

AnonymousMentee
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Authentic Leadership

"Thank you for the magic you bring, for your authenticity, and for the way you show up in the world. I deeply respect your strength, resilience, compassion, and kindness. That softness, paired with courage, is a rare and powerful quality — and it is where your true magic lies."

K.S.Colleague
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Innovation & Initiative

"When given a project, Sethembile would research, innovate, and kickstart action. She brought insight, energy, and momentum to everything she touched."

Executive ManagerFormer Supervisor
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Commitment to Growth

"Before becoming a leader, you grow yourself; once you lead, you grow others. Sethembile lived this principle fully and inspired many of us to excel."

AnonymousFormer Team Member
Your Next Chapter

Choose clarity. Choose action. Choose to pivot.

Your career transformation does not happen by accident. It happens by C.H.O.I.C.E.

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Work With Me

Let's Architect Your Next Pivot

Book a complimentary 30-minute discovery call — or send a message. I respond within 24 hours.

Get in touch

Whether you're exploring a career pivot, navigating an executive transition, or ready to commit to transformation, I'd love to hear from you.

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