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John Lees

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Presenter at JLA Career Coaching Masterclass
📍 Colyton, England, United Kingdom

John Lees is one of the UKs most prominent career coaches and authors, specializing in career transitions. A University of Cambridge graduate, he has written 15 books, including the award-winning "How To Get A Job You Love". People who have worked with him often describe him as authoritative, engaging, and personable.

Alongside his professional career, John is deeply involved in his community as an ordained Anglican priest and serves as a Bishops Officer for Self-Supporting Ministry in the Diocese of Exeter. He is married to Jan Dean, a poet and childrens writer, and they have two adult sons.

Unique fact: John holds the honorary position of Prebendary at Exeter Cathedral, a title awarded for distinguished service.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Presenter
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Colyton, England, United Kingdom
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Career Transitions
This is his core expertise as a career coach and the central theme of his 15 books, including the bestselling "How to Get a Job You Love".
Executive Coaching
Through his firm, John Lees Associates, he provides one-on-one coaching for senior-level clients navigating complex career decisions.
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Career

Work history

2005 - 12-2016
Presenter
JLA Career Coaching Masterclass
2001 - 7-2013
Senior Associate
Career Management Consultants Ltd
1-2000
Career Coach, Writer, and Speaker
JLA
1-2000
Director and Career Coach
John Lees Associates
1992 - 1999
Managing Director
The Recruitment Network (Manchester) Ltd
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Education
1977 - 1980
MA
University of Cambridge
2001 - 2004
MTh
University of Liverpool
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