About Us
The name Sterennyk originates from the Cornish language, translating to "little star." Derived from Steren, meaning "a star" and the -yk diminutive suffix, it symbolises guidance and a sense of direction.
At Sterennyk, we specialise in Careers and Executive Coaching, guiding individuals (regardless of career stage) through personalised coaching journeys that support personal and professional growth. Our approach centres on confidential, guided conversations that help clients clarify motivations, explore challenges, and develop actionable strategies for the future.
Through one-on-one coaching, job search planning, document review, and interview preparation, we empower clients to connect their interests and abilities with purposeful career paths; and we’re committed to fostering growth and helping clients build meaningful, rewarding, and successful careers.
I worked with Ben throughout my time on the MSc. financial economics course at Oxford. He gave me invaluable advice on creating a CV targeted at investment banking, and preparing me for both online and in person interviews. I’d highly recommend Ben’s services for any career in Finance.
-RG, London
Ben always took the time and effort to coach me with bespoke tips and tricks to help me put my best foot forward in interviews, from framing my skill-set in a commercial manner to perfecting my body language during difficult interviews. It is clear to see that he takes a personal interest in career outcomes and that this is not just a job but rather his passion. Working with Ben always filled me with a deep sense of comfort and confidence that ultimately helped me achieve my career goals that felt like a distant dream in the past.
-MR, New York
I had the privilege of being coached by Ben while I was a student at Oxford Saïd Business School. Ben is an exceptionally experienced and patient career coach who has a remarkable ability to identify core challenges and provide actionable advice for improvement. His direct yet empathetic approach helped me address critical areas in my job search, enabling me to grow and improve much more effectively than I could have on my own. For anyone seeking trustworthy guidance in navigating their career path or landing their next opportunity, Ben is the ideal choice.
-EP, Hong Kong
I worked with Ben throughout my time on the MSc. financial economics course at Oxford. He gave me invaluable advice on creating a CV targeted at investment banking, and preparing me for both online and in person interviews. I’d highly recommend Ben’s services for any career in Finance.
-RG, London
Ben always took the time and effort to coach me with bespoke tips and tricks to help me put my best foot forward in interviews, from framing my skill-set in a commercial manner to perfecting my body language during difficult interviews. It is clear to see that he takes a personal interest in career outcomes and that this is not just a job but rather his passion. Working with Ben always filled me with a deep sense of comfort and confidence that ultimately helped me achieve my career goals that felt like a distant dream in the past.
-MR, New York
I had the privilege of being coached by Ben while I was a student at Oxford Saïd Business School. Ben is an exceptionally experienced and patient career coach who has a remarkable ability to identify core challenges and provide actionable advice for improvement. His direct yet empathetic approach helped me address critical areas in my job search, enabling me to grow and improve much more effectively than I could have on my own. For anyone seeking trustworthy guidance in navigating their career path or landing their next opportunity, Ben is the ideal choice.
-EP, Hong Kong
With over 8 years of experience as a Careers Coach at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and 15 years in Executive Search, Ben is able to offer deep insights into both career development and executive coaching. Accredited as an Executive Coach (EIA Practitioner level) by EMCC Global, he offers a professional, discreet and confidential coaching experience tailored to your career stage and aspirations, ensuring clients feel secure and supported as they navigate their career journeys.
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1:1 Coaching AppointmentsCoaching is a series of confidential guided conversations that achieve positive outcomes when clients are prepared to articulate, explore, and reflect on development areas. This approach will help a client to: · Clarify underlying motivations, interests, and abilities and connect these to career paths · Reflect on personal traits, develop goals and purpose; Explore issues or challenges · Identify and set personal and career development priorities · Focus on the present in order to create actionable strategies for the future.
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Job Search StrategyDeveloping a clear and proactive job search strategy that is centered around networking rather than the ‘quick apply’ button! Networking is an invaluable tool in career development and a plan will bring method, strategy, and insight. The creation of a target list of companies within a client's preferred industry or sector, using headings such as: · Motivations · Dream Employers · Contacts & Advocates · Job Postings / Opportunities
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Document Review: CV/Cover LetterDeveloping an authentic career narrative using a framework will help clients describe the past, and the value they bring to a future employer. This approach will assist clients to write and refine a CV and Cover Letter (job application documents) that reflect the needs of the market, evidence key skills, and deliver with impact and authenticity.
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Interview Preparation and Mock InterviewsTo prepare for interviews, you need to reflect on aspects of your journey so far and articulate in a concise and structured manner: · Your story · Motivations & fit · Strengths – behavioural competencies · Evidence specific skills · Personal insights
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Ben since 2017, when I was a student in the MSc Financial Economics program. Ben impressed me with his patience, empathy, and trustworthiness, and naturally built a strong rapport with me, offering invaluable guidance and advice during what was, at times, a gruelling and difficult job search process.
Despite starting my search late, Ben’s unwavering encouragement and patience helped me develop the resilience I needed to push forward. As a third-country national, the challenges felt especially daunting, but Ben’s steady support and thoughtful advice made all the difference. With his help at the CV review, Mock Interview and Mentorship sessions, I eventually landed a full-time consulting role in London in addition to securing three internship offers for the summer. These were the initial building blocks of my professional career.
Now, eight years later, Ben remains a trusted advisor and friend for me—his generosity with time, continued support, and patient kindness have been invaluable at every turn throughout my career. What began as a student-coach relationship has grown into a lifelong friendship. I’m deeply grateful for everything Ben has done for me and highly recommend him to anyone seeking career coaching. His mentorship goes far beyond professional advice — it’s a lasting, meaningful connection that will support you for years to come.
-WY, Washington DC