Pathfinders
Helping young people feel excited about their future — not anxious about it.The world of work is changing fast, and traditional advice no longer fits. Pathfinder Coaching helps young people cut through the noise, understand who they are, and choose a path that aligns with their strengths, values, and lifestyle. This six-week personalised program builds clarity, confidence, and direction — transforming uncertainty into a clear plan for the future.
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Pathfinder Students
Turning career conversations into connection, not conflict.Today’s job market is complex, and it’s easy for parents to feel unsure about how to guide their children. Pathfinder for Parents gives families the language, tools, and confidence to navigate career choices together. Through practical webinars and workshops, parents learn how to support without pressure, manage expectations, and become trusted allies in their child’s journey.
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Pathfinder Parents
Empowering teachers to prepare students for a future that’s moving faster than the curriculum.
Educators play a vital role in shaping the next generation, but the world of work is changing beyond traditional career frameworks. Pathfinder for Educators provides interactive workshops — online or in-person — that deliver practical tools, fresh insights, and ready-to-use strategies to help schools build confident, future-ready students.
You’ll walk away with:
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Confidence that the advice you’re giving is future-proof.
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Tools and techniques to engage young people in career planning.
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Strategies to make parents allies in the process.
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Access to the exclusive Pathfinder Teacher Toolkit.
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Up-to-date insights into the future of work.
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Pathfinder Educators
In a world where industries are evolving faster than ever, Pathfinder helps employers and recruiters understand what the future workforce truly needs — and how to attract, develop, and retain the talent to meet it.
Created by Dr. Jo Winchester, an accomplished educator, researcher, and mother of three, Pathfinder blends academic insight with real-world practicality. With decades of experience preparing thousands of university students for the workforce, Jo brings a rare perspective: she not only understands the mindset of emerging talent but also the challenges faced by those hiring them.
Her programs and workshops help organisations future-proof their teams by translating research on motivation, adaptability, and purpose into actionable strategies for recruitment and retention. Pathfinder empowers employers to build meaningful pathways for young professionals — reducing turnover, improving engagement, and strengthening culture from within.
Dr. Jo’s deep understanding of people, combined with her lived experience as both an educator and a parent, makes her a trusted partner in helping workplaces evolve with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
Pathfinder Employers & Recruiters
The future of work doesn’t belong to one group — it belongs to all of us. That’s why the Pathfinder Initiatives are built around community, connection, and opportunity. Each program is designed to bring parents, teachers, schools, businesses, and young people together to create real, lasting change.
Through Parent Webinars, families gain the confidence to support their children’s choices with clarity and compassion. School Subscriptions give educators and students access to workshops, toolkits, and coaching that make career conversations meaningful and future-focused. Corporate Partnerships connect industry with education, opening doors for young people to experience real pathways and build valuable connections. And at the heart of it all, the Pathfinder Scholarship Fund ensures that every young person — no matter their background — has the chance to step into their future with confidence, support, and hope.
Together, these initiatives create a ripple effect — empowering communities, bridging opportunity gaps, and helping the next generation not just prepare for the future of work, but shape it.
Pathfinder Community
For young people aged 16–25
This isn’t therapy. This isn’t a school counselling session. This is Pathfinder: a six-week personalised coaching program that helps young people cut through the noise and discover a future they can get excited about.
Who it’s for:
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Young people who don’t know what they want to do.
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Those weighing up several uncertain options.
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Students who have an idea but aren’t sure it’s the right one.
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Anyone worried their chosen career won’t survive AI and tech disruption.
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Young people feeling misaligned with parents or loved ones about their choices.
What you’ll walk away with:
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Clarity about your future career.
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Excitement about the path you’ve chosen.
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Confidence that your decision is the right one.
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A clear career plan with actionable next steps.
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A future-proof strategy that evolves with technology.
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Clarity around your identity, values, and wants.
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Confidence that your career will support the lifestyle you want.
One on One Mentoring


Dr Jo's Vision
My vision is simple but powerful: to make the future of work something every young person can look forward to. I believe when parents, teachers, and communities work together, we can turn uncertainty into opportunity. Through Pathfinder and my wider initiatives, I’m helping schools, families, and businesses create pathways that are practical, inspiring, and built for a world that’s changing fast. The goal isn’t just to prepare young people for what’s next — it’s to help them feel confident, curious, and excited about shaping it.

Free resources
Because everyone deserves a confident start.
These are not boring PDFs. They’re powerful, practical, and designed to get results:
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Find Your Happy Job Guide — Discover careers that match your personality, values, and lifestyle.
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Uni Choice Cheat Sheet — How to choose the right course and institution.
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Reputation Rocket — Build a professional reputation that opens doors.
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Day One Survival Kit — A checklist to crush your first day in a new job.
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Interview Mastery Checklist — Step-by-step prep to make the right impression.
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The Casual Job Advantage — Why part-time work gives you a head start.
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Stand Out Every Time — A gameplan for shining in group interviews.
Download free career tools now