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About Emily Maguire – Creative Industries Career Coach & Author
Creative industries career coach, author, and educator supporting young people and professionals into TV, film, media, the arts, and the wider creative economy.
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I’m Emily Maguire, a UK-based creative industries career coach, author and educator. I help students, graduates, professionals and actors enter, change and progress in careers across TV, film, media, arts and the wider creative economy. I also work with schools and creative organisations to make creative careers more visible and achievable for young people.
With over 20 years’ experience in business management, mentoring and career development, I have delivered more than 1,000 hours of coaching and mentoring online and in person. My work is driven by a commitment to social mobility: I specialise in helping disadvantaged and under-represented clients access creative opportunity through practical employability and business-skill development.
Who I work with
I work with:
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Students, graduates and early-career professionals exploring realistic routes into creative work.
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TV, film and media professionals navigating freelance work, role changes and industry progression.
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Actors and performers refining portfolios, representation strategy, auditions and career direction.
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Career changers translating existing experience into a creative or media-based role.
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Creative founders and freelancers developing clearer positioning, marketing and client-growth plans.
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Schools, careers leaders and creative organisations designing careers education, workshops and employer engagement.
My approach
Clients describe my style as practical, direct and encouraging. I focus on:
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Clarity: helping you understand your strengths, interests and realistic options.
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Confidence: building belief in your experience and potential, especially when changing direction.
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Action: turning ideas into concrete steps—applications, networking, portfolio work, business planning and skills development.
Sessions are delivered online across the UK and internationally, with flexible support tailored to your goals and timeline.
Credentials and professional affiliations
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Postgraduate Diploma in Career Development
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
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ILM Level 5 in Professional Coaching and Mentoring
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Level 3 Award in Education and Training
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Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Education
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Association of Coaching Accredited Diploma in Life Coaching
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Career Development Institute (CDI): Regional Representative, Yorkshire and Humber Region
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Registered Member of the Careers Development Institute (RCDP)
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Enhanced DBS Checked
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EMCC Master Member
Author and Educator
Creative Careers Unlocked
I am the author of Creative Careers Unlocked, a practical guide for careers leaders, teachers and parents supporting young people into the creative industries. The book brings together industry insight, practical activities and a step-by-step approach to the Gatsby Benchmarks, helping schools make creative careers more visible and achievable.
I also create resources, workshops and talks for schools and creative organisations, and I am developing a collection of day-to-day stories from people working across the creative sector.
Get in Touch!
If you are considering a creative career, changing direction or building a creative business, I can help you clarify your options and take practical next steps.
Contact me today to schedule your free consultation and discover how I can help you achieve your goals.