Inspiring you to find your dream career

Robert was extremely knowledgeable and knew this area in depth. He was good and taking practical examples and going through strategies of negotiation. He did not just supply the answer but coached me to find the answer myself. He helped me work through issues I have at work and aided me in strategies for negotiation. A great coach who I would definitely recommend.

I had the pleasure of working with Robert Cugno, and his guidance has been invaluable. He helped me appear more confident during interviews and refined my approach to handling STAR interview questions. Although I haven’t secured a role yet, I feel much more confident in my responses and significantly less stressed during interviews. Robert’s expertise and support have made a noticeable difference in my interview performance. 5 stars *****

The coaching Session with Robert is definitely very practical and efficient.it has been very interactive with Robert’s lead for improvement of Negation skills through assimilation between structured process and result driven strategies and solutions. I really appreciate the valuable advices provided by Robert and the warm and encouraging conversation. Thank you Robert. Regards Yuki

Rob did a wonderful job coaching me through my recent transition – he created a really safe space for me to share my thoughts (and anxieties) whilst also giving me a practical approach to identifying, weighing up and eventually deciding on my next role. The breadth of his career was particularly helpful in giving insight into trying something slightly new. Thanks Rob!

Robert has been exceptional! He has given me clarity towards my future when I found myself looping in my own head. Robert is very talented at reading people, their intentions and what drives them. Listening with a close ear, you will be questioned on aspects you may not have thought about and explained situations that you may be over thinking. Robert is very in-tune with the world of careers and how to navigate its intricate spiderweb. With Roberts guidance, I have never been so certain on the next stages of my career and how I can develop my skills to attain my career goals. I can definitely say I will be talking with Robert again in the next stage of my career progression. To anyone reading this, you will not regret taking the first step and having a conversation with Robert, this could change your life!

I reached out to Rob after reading his 5-star reviews online and I’m incredibly glad I did!
I was contemplating leaving my job, a decision I knew was right but was feeling quite uncertain about what and where my next career step should be. Rob helped me gain clarity by adjusting my perspective and providing tools and structure to assess potential paths. His guidance enabled me to clearly define what I’m seeking in my next professional opportunity, which has now led me to an exciting new role. Rob is a great sounding board and has an intuitive understanding of people, including myself. I’m truly grateful for his invaluable support and insight, both as a coach and a friend.

Rob is a clever and insightful listener. He has an approach that exceeded my expectations in supporting my efforts to improve my effectiveness and influence. He did it in a way that did not press my cynic or independence panic buttons! I would recommend Rob to anyone like me that has questioned whether a coach is an indulgence.

Robert is a fantastic coach, incredibly insightful and customises his advice and teachings for all clients. 5 Stars *****

If you are looking for someone to help you figure out what is next and how to get there, I can highly recommend Rob. Rob was assigned to me as part of a redundancy process and I couldn’t have been luckier with my draw. He has an insightful, direct approach along with a great sense of humour. He was particularly helpful in working with me to “Australian-ise” my international CV, getting me to understand my marketable skills and helping me to see my bigger picture by joining together in a logical way all of the pieces of my portfolio career. I’m very grateful for the sessions I had with Rob!

When I first met with Rob of Future U Coaching I was burnt out, anxious about work and ready to leave my job without a plan B. After an initial meeting, Rob qualified whether we were a good fit for coaching/mentoring and quickly determined the areas of my professional life that were the highest priority going forward.

The first phase of our coaching was to stabilize my current professional situation which involved conflict resolution strategies, managing ownership of workplace issues and strategies for decompression. The second phase was to identify leadership opportunities to lead the team away from conflict and have a positive impact on workplace culture. During this time we identified and aligned my leadership style with my core values resulting in a value driven and purposeful approach to leading in the workplace.

Through this process I was promoted to a senior role within the team and established myself as an advisor to other teams within the business on best practices, building relationships with clients and maintaining workplace culture. In finding confidence in my values and leadership within the business, opportunities opened up through my network, which again had grown due to the changes to my work life through Rob’s coaching.

This created an opportunity to pursue and land a role with a business that aligned with my values, is a step up in the industry from my previous role and presented greater opportunities for growth, development and career progress. Through Rob’s coaching, I’ve been able to stop my professional life from impacting who I am and learnt about the many ways that who I am can impact my professional life. For career coaching and mentorship, I couldn’t recommend Rob more highly.

Rob is an absolute master at his craft, and his incredible qualities as a person are simply unparalleled. From the moment I sought his guidance, I held modest expectations for our initial conversation. However, I decided to take a leap of faith, and it turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made.

When I poured my heart out to Rob, sharing where I stood in life and my aspirations for improvement, his guidance and feedback surpassed all my hopes. His insights not only transformed my professional trajectory but also had a profound impact on my personal growth. His ability to identify areas for improvement and provide exceptional guidance extended far beyond my expectations.

Fast forward two years from that pivotal moment, and the results are nothing short of remarkable. Rob recognised the innate leader within me, a realisation that shaped the course of my journey. As a result, I’ve experienced meteoric growth, achieving not one but two well-deserved promotions. The wealth of workforce experience and tertiary education I’ve accumulated is a testament to the path Rob set me upon.

Going above and beyond, I consciously immersed myself in university life, actively seeking out volunteering roles in leadership. This not only enriched my experiences but also forged lifelong relationships that have become invaluable. I owe this expansion of my horizons to Rob’s unwavering guidance.

Initially, I envisaged completing my Commerce degree in a mere two years, followed by the quest for a job. However, Rob’s wisdom prompted a shift in perspective. I extended my academic journey to four years, a decision that allowed me to acquire two years of invaluable experience in the dynamic retail sector at ANZ. Now, I’m poised to embark on a thrilling new venture in the Mortgage Brokerage sector, armed with a versatile skill set forged under Rob’s mentorship.

Rob has illuminated a path of self-discovery and growth, developing not only my existing abilities but also instilling new ones that will continue to shape all aspects of my life. The gratitude I feel towards Rob is immeasurable, and his impact will resonate with me indefinitely.

I had a wonderful career coaching experience with Rob. I had been job hunting and was getting frustrated that I wasn’t getting anywhere. Rob helped me see how doing things differently can make a big difference to my approach and mindset. Rob has amazing teaching skills and ability to look at things from unique point of view. His strategy forulation skills are second to none. My key take away for the coaching sessions was the importance of being strategic in my job hunt and understanding my skill sets to ensure they match the job role I apply for.

After landing a third-round interview for an incredible job, I knew I needed to level up my interview skills to put my best foot forward. One of my close friends had recently worked with Rob for both interview preparation and career coaching and highly recommended him. After a brief chat to discuss what I was after, I had my first of four sessions and was instantly impressed and realised the immense value that Rob could offer to my career. His innovative coaching approach involved identifying a framework I could use to answer questions, mock interviews and video recording to audit my performance.

After the four sessions I felt so incredibly confident approaching my interviews as I knew I had done everything possible to unlock my absolute best performance.

After an extensive interview process, I managed to land my dream job and couldn’t be happier!

So grateful for Rob’s help- throughout the entire process he was so helpful, supportive and flexible- always happy to fit in a session at short notice to ensure I had enough prep ahead of my next interview, as well as checking in post each interview to see how I went and share learnings.
Working with Rob has taught me so many skills across both interview preparation and general career coaching that will honestly stay with me for my entire career. Could not recommend Rob highly enough- if you’re thinking about working with him, do not hesitate in working with him to invest in yourself and your future!

I highly recommend Rob to anyone going through a career transition. I initially spoke with Rob when I was experiencing a challenging time at work. During our first discussion, he helped put my mind at ease about my decision to leave the company where I had spent a significant amount of my career. Working with Rob has helped build my confidence in my abilities, get valuable insights into my leadership style and clarify what I was seeking in my next role. Rob helped me create strategies for finding a job using my network rather than just hunting for advertised positions, a skill I had not needed previously. Not only did Rob coach me through the career transition process, but he also took a holistic approach, starting each session by checking in on how my family and I were coping with the stressful transition.

I can highly recommend Rob’s coaching program. It gave me a great framework to take into the interview process and helped me land my dream job.

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for helping me transform my interview skills. I kicked butt and so much of the transformation is all due to your hard work and support. You are so good at what you do. I look forward to chatting this week when you have a chance and we can debrief. Cheers, Michelle.

Great coaching session with Rob on interview skills. I took advantage of Rob’s new course which covered everything from how to mentally prepare yourself, a recorded practice session and a feedback. The video experience and Rob’s tips and tricks were great – I’d highly recommend them to anyone who has to prepare for an interview or presentation.

I really enjoyed and got a lot of value out of my time with Robert – mostly his communication style and ability to pinpoint my internal barriers and then how to deal with them. I have been putting what I learnt into practice and enjoying the change! Highly recommend.

My experience with Rob was exceptional. He exceeded all expectations and was able to make me feel really comfortable, guiding me through my future life coaching and career counselling. I expected to devise a plan with him for my career moving forward, which was achieved but far more than that also. He equipped me with the necessary tools to help navigate me through difficult conversations and decisions. Rob, also was easily accessible throughout! Highly recommend working with this personable and warm professional.

Robert Cugno is extremely knowledgeable & supportive. He provides a professional approach, designing a customised coaching content to achieve your desire objectives. Thank you so much Robert!! *****

I am deeply thankful to have met Robert. He has broadened my perspective, offered practical advice, and given me a clearer understanding of my personal and professional growth. I am happy to recommend him if you’re seeking professional growth and mentorship.

I consulted Rob when at a professional crossroads. Not only was Rob extraordinarily generous with his time, he was able to focus in on what made me tick. He shared some awesome tips, tricks and insights on not only the job market but also the interview stage. Subsequent to scoring a number of offers, Rob was able to again ask the right questions to allow me to choose the right role.

Rob has a unique understanding of the employment market, a range of industries and an ability to understand people. All of which contributed to my success.

Robert has been a great career coach. Through the coaching sessions, I’ve learned strategies I can use to maximize my job search and also, create a more tailored CV and LinkedIn profile. Most of all, the career coaching sessions have provided me with clarity about how I would like to further develop my career. 5 stars *****

I found working with Rob to be excellent. He is very easy to work with and I always found him to be calm, personable, upbeat & positive and professional. He helped me work through & map out key strengths, in terms of career history, and he coached me through interviewing skills, as an interviewee, rather than an interviewer.
He has a deep understanding of the pitfalls and the power of story telling to highlight strengths. We finished up with a mock interview scenario that pulled together all the learnings, which I found very helpful.
When I met Rob, I had a need to sharpen these skills up, and by the end I felt satisfied that Rob provided me what I was after. I would recommend Rob as a career coach to anyone who is looking for an un-biased perspective to understand more about how a career coach can help them in the career.

Having had the opportunity to partner with Robert is a true pleasure all around. Robert applies a holistic coaching style which enables you to elevate, stay practical and get a concise and effective action plan together.

If you have the opportunity to get coached by Robert, then my recommendation is to take it on with both hands and enjoy the ride.

I would highly recommend Robert as a transition coach. He encourages you to figure out what works best for you as opposed to telling you what to do. 5 Stars *****

Rob is a caring and attentive Career Coach who helped me uncover insights that helped me make really good career decisions. His warm personality, ability to listen and ability to ask good questions helped grow my career. I strongly recommend Rob as a Career Coach.

Working with Rob at Future U Coaching was an amazing experience! Rob is so insightful and knowledgeable. He helped me better understand how to articulate who I am and what I do best. He provided great direction and guidance as needed. He shared game-changing job search tips and tricks. He skillfully knows how to pull the answers from you. Rob has a very calming presence, which is very helpful when preparing for an interview. He is so responsive and naturally cares about each of his clients like they are family. When I find that dream job soon, it will be due to the skills that Rob taught me. I am forever indebted. He is an excellent coach and new friend.

I made the smart decision to work with Rob when I was approached about a new position which would involve a career change. He listened to my challenges, asked me great questions to help me work things out and when I was stuck, he shared his knowledge and experience to guide me through. I found that Rob’s observations, ideas and advice were crucial in helping me make the right choices. I would strongly advise you to reach out to him. Rob is an attentive, sensitive, trustworthy coach with a wicked sense of humour.

Overall a great experience. Rob provided me with helpful information and tips when it came to preparing for a job. I was amazed with Rob’s knowledge and expertise and I gained several skills when it comes to an interview – 5 Stars!

Working with Rob was a highlight from 2022! In 2022, my goal was to gain a sense of purpose and clarity in my career and with Rob’s gentle guidance, coaching and mentorship, I finished the year with more clarity and confidence than ever. I can’t recommend Rob more highly.

There was an instant connection talking to Rob. He asked me the right questions and made me feel at ease. It was like he was reading my mind. I felt stuck in a rut and needed a career change but didn’t know how to go about it until I spoke to Rob who fully understood my situation and suggested the right pathway for me to help me get my dream job. I highly recommend him to everyone who are in a similar situation.

It’s been life changing working with Robert. It’s been 6 months working with Rob and I have definitely experienced growth in my character and in my leadership skills. Highly recommended *****

Rob was a fantastic coach and mentor, who provided me with clear vision and actionable plans for professional growth and development. Rob’s methods in developing interview skills and techniques were effective and powerful. I look forward to working with Rob again this year.

My experience with Rob has been nothing but amazing! He was the support I didn’t know I needed until I began working with him. He provided me with great understanding about my personal and career driven strengths, and guided me with all the right questions and resources to help me set me up for my success. Thank you for everything Rob!

5 Stars*****

As a coach, Robert is an active listener who uses his skills to create a safe coaching environment and a trusting relationship quickly. Robert has guided me on this journey of self-discovery that has involved setting goals and tasks, asking probing questions and holding me accountable so I focused on achieving my goals – both short and long-term. The coaching program also includes a Career Guidance Report which I found to be a powerful tool to help identify the career roles that best fit with my values, skills, knowledge, interest and work preference. In my opinion, Robert is a highly skilled career coach and counsellor, and I have no hesitation in recommending his services.

I got lucky to work with Rob as my career coach. He is in demand because he truly is exceptional. Rob helped me to break down self-imposed barriers and to take new tactful approaches in focusing on achieving my career goals and harnessing my career achievements to kick start a new momentum. Highly recommend Rob if you are looking to move to the next level of your career aspirations and potential!

Having worked with Rob in the past months, he provided clarity of my skillset, builds trust and my confidence, improved my self belief and is committed to my success. I strongly recommend working with Rob for career transition, resetting worklife mindset and a structured approach for repeatable actions – 5 Stars *****

Highly recommend Rob to anyone considering career coaching and guidance. Rob was insightful and knowledgeable and provided invaluable insight at a time I was applying for internal roles at a relatively new company, where my brand wasn’t well established. The insights and knowledge I gained at the time were invaluable later when I successfully secured a role externally. I was also impressed with his flexibility, interest and investment in me during the recruiting process. I have recommended Rob’s services to many colleagues seeking a fresh approach or insights into their current career journey.

Rob was my coach while transitioning between roles. Rob was engaging, enthusiastic and most importantly provided relevant and useful help while I was assessing me next career move. I definitely recommend using Rob.

I touched base with Robert about interview coaching and he was very helpful. Robert was clear and concise in the way he could help and he was down to earth. I have some tips and tricks on interview techniques and look forward to putting into action. I would recommend his services.

Rob was an excellent coach who guided and supported me in finding new opportunities. I found that Rob asked great questions, shared excellent ideas with me and encouraged me to explore the right options. I highly recommend Rob to anyone looking for career coaching.

I engaged Rob Cugno to help me with CV and interview preparation. He is very astute and experienced in this area, and the advice he gave was invaluable. He asked a lot of very inciteful questions that really helped me to draw on my past experiences to prepare for tough interview questions. He helped me to hone my interview skills, and I now feel much more confident and prepared for tough job interviews. I would highly recommend Rob.

Before talking to Rob I didn’t really know what to expect from a career coach but from my first conversation with Rob I knew I was in good hands. He knew exactly which questions to ask and when. He set me on the right path and helped me discover the answers myself. This gave me great self confidence and the ability to recognize my own professional strengths and skillset. I would highly recommend Rob’s services to anyone considering professional development.

After several years gap between job interviews, Robert coached me to become more effective at communicating my experience in my resume and during interviews. He helped me to define my skills in an eficcient way so that my resume was accurate and concise, and using the key words and language that employers were seeking. His guidance has been invaluable in helping me to uncover my skills and what I can offer, creating confidence and ultimately success in finding employment. Thank you Robert!

Great team of extremely helpful and knowledgeable professionals. Would highly recommend this business to anyone considering career change or advancement 10/10