Welcome to The
Career Equation®

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Transform Your Career, Empower Your Team & Elevate Your Coaching with The Career Equation®

Welcome to The Career Equation® - your ultimate resource for career clarity and professional growth. Developed through years of experience and proven results, our award-winning model is the backbone of everything we do—providing clear, actionable career guidance tailored to your goals.

We are a small but mighty global team with a shared mission: to help people, teams, and businesses thrive. We understand that in the fast-changing 21st-century world of work, navigating careers can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve developed practical tools, like the Career Equation, to help individuals find clarity, build confidence, and achieve lasting satisfaction in their careers. For businesses and teams, our frameworks and education help you match people to roles and design custom career paths that energise and inspire. 

Whatever your role or ambition, we’re here to help you navigate the twists and turns of the modern career journey with purpose and impact.

Unlock Career Potential with The Career Equation®:

Clarity, Retention, and Growth for Individuals, Businesses, and Coaches Worldwide

For Individuals

Discover clarity, confidence, and purpose with our tailored support. Access personalised coaching, interactive tools, and resources designed to align your career with your true values.

For Businesses

One Scalable Solution: The Career Equation™ equips leaders to have impactful career conversations, empowers employees with clarity and direction, and supports the 21st-century, non-linear career paths that drive satisfaction. With personalised coaching and a unified approach, we align ambitions with business goals to fuel growth, retention, and success at every level.

For Career Coaches

Fast, Proven, and Ready to Go: Our ICF-accredited Career Coaching Training gives you everything you need to succeed—no prior coaching experience required. This complete, ready-to-use 'kit in a box' equips you with advanced skills, practical tools, and a proven formula to stand out in a competitive market and confidently guide others in their career journeys.

Why The Career Equation®?

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“This simple and effective model has enabled me to have valuable career conversations and more importantly see the positive result when individuals are making choices aligned with their strengths and passions.”

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Unlock Your Future with The Career Equation® Builder

Discover the career path that truly fits you with The Career Equation® Builder. This interactive tool guides you through defining your skills, passions, impact, and ideal work environment, crafting a personalised career statement in minutes. Ready to transform your career journey?

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Meet Erica Sosna

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Erica is a career pioneer. From developing The Career Equation® framework to inspiring audiences globally, her work blends expertise and empathy. Her story of resilience and determination—recovering from paralysis to build a career helping others—is a testament to her belief in the power of transformation.

The Career Equation® Podcast.

Real stories. Expert advice. Practical tools.

Dive into conversations with career changers, industry leaders, and coaching experts—all sharing actionable insights to help you thrive in work and life.

Your next step begins here

Start building a career, team, or coaching practice that truly thrives.

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The Career Equation® book

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Ever wondered what makes your top talent tick? Erica Sosna’s bestselling Career Equation book has been used by thousands of professionals to help their clients and staff get crystal-clear on their ambitions. It’s a go-to framework that lays out how to identify what matters most to people and inspire them to take meaningful career action.

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