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Stephen McArdle

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

About Me

Too many young people feel overwhelmed when making life-shaping decisions about school, careers and their future - and too many parents feel unequipped to support them. That’s where I come in. I’m a Registered Career Development Professional and Founder of A.C.E. Guidance Services, supporting students and parents through some of the most important transitions in education: • GCSE options • Post-16 pathways • Post-18 decisions and beyond. My focus is simple: 👉 Reduce stress 👉 Build confidence 👉 Help young people make informed, realistic and ambitious choices. I’ve worked with students at all stages, providing personalised guidance that connects education with real-world opportunities. Author of: Guiding Your Teen Towards Post-16 – A Practical, Stress-Reducing Guide for Overwhelmed Parents (2025) At the heart of my work is a simple philosophy: “Dream big, but pack a parachute.” Encouraging ambition while making sure there’s a clear, practical plan to support it. Because success isn’t just about having big goals - it’s about knowing how to achieve them and what to do if plans change. 🌐 www.aceguidanceservices.co.uk 📩 Open to working with schools, parents, and organisations 📱 Instagram: @guiding_your_teen

Method of delivery

  • Travel to client
  • Client travels to the office
  • Internet-based services
  • Telephone services
  • Written resources guides and books

Client groups

  • Job seekers
  • FE students
  • Ex-offenders
  • HE students
  • School pupils
  • In custody
  • Adults
  • Career Changers
  • Employees
  • Employers
  • Graduates
  • International employees
  • Managers
  • Executives
  • Mature age employees
  • Professional Bodies
  • Retirees/semi retirees
  • Vocational education students
  • Women returners
  • Expatriates
  • International students
  • Clients with special educational needs/difficulties
  • Maternity returners
  • Neurodiverse clients

Services offered

  • Job application assistance
  • Career coaching
  • Career guidance
  • Career education
  • Career development workshop facilitation
  • Career management skills
  • Career information
  • Career Transition
  • CV preparation
  • Interview Coaching
  • LinkedIn Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Organisational consultancy
  • Outplacement
  • Retirement Planning
  • Using Social Media for Job Applications and career development
  • Writing on career topics
  • Supervision
  • Career Programme Design and Development
  • Research on career topics
  • Train the trainer programmes
  • Training of career development practitioners
  • Academic Research
  • Management of Career Programmes/Services
  • Rehabilitation-Armed Forces
  • Talent Management
  • Maternity Coaching