Dig deeper
Discover your potential
Build your future
Guiding professionals through change with my unique Career Excavation Framework™, inspired by archaeology and designed to help you uncover your hidden strengths, transfer your skills, and rebuild a fulfilling career.
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The Career Excavation Framework™
Dig deeper. Discover your potential. Build your future.
“Working with Alexandra helped me uncover strengths I didn’t know I had. Her Career Excavation Framework™ gave me the clarity to rebuild my career story.”
After nearly 20 years as an archaeologist, I’ve learned that careers, much like excavations, hold layers of experience, potential, and untold stories waiting to be uncovered.
That’s why I created the Career Excavation Framework™, a structured, empowering process that turns uncertainty into clarity and confidence.
Together, we’ll:
1. Survey your career landscape and map your values.
2. Dig to uncover hidden strengths and transferable skills.
3. Contextualise your findings to shape new directions.
4. Construct your career story — confident, authentic, and future-ready.
“Her mentoring process helped me rebuild my career story from the ground up.”
“She combines empathy with structure. I left every session knowing exactly what to do next.”
WHAT’S NEXT?
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Step 1
Book your free, no-obligation discovery call.
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Step 2
Clarify your goals and priorities.
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Step 3
Work together on focused, actionable strategies.
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Step 4
Achieve your goals and celebrate your growth.
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My mentoring philosophy is:
• Effective: Focus on actionable strategies and tangible results.
• Empowering: Help you recognise and unlock your full potential.
• Inspirational: Encourage you to envision and pursue meaningful goals.
• Kind: Create a safe, supportive environment.
• Responsive: Adapt to your unique needs and circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. “Do I need to know exactly what I want before starting?”
Not at all. That’s what we’ll discover together. My process helps you turn confusion into clarity, step by step.
2. “I’ve already tried other programs or coaching. How is this different?”
Many of my clients come to me after trying other approaches that felt too generic.
The difference lies in the Career Excavation Framework™: a structured, research-informed process inspired by archaeology.
It helps you go deeper than surface-level exercises, guiding you to discover patterns, values, and strengths you didn’t realise were shaping your choices.
It’s not about “fixing” you. It’s about uncovering what’s already there.
3. “How is mentoring with you different from coaching or therapy?”
Mentoring with me is action-oriented reflection.
It’s not therapy, but we do explore your experiences to understand what matters most to you.
It’s not traditional coaching either: I offer guidance, structure, and perspective drawn from nearly 20 years of professional and academic experience.
You’ll leave each session with clarity, insight, and practical steps forward.
4. “What happens during the Free Discovery Call?”
It’s a relaxed 30-minute conversation where we’ll talk about your situation, challenges, and goals.
I’ll explain how my mentoring works and answer your questions.
There’s no commitment, just a genuine conversation to help you see if this approach feels right for you.
5. “How soon can I expect results?”
You’ll often start seeing shifts after the very first session: clarity, energy, or a new sense of direction.
Lasting change usually unfolds over several sessions, depending on your pace and goals.
6. “What results can I expect?”
You can expect to:
Feel clearer about what you want next in your career.
Feel more confident in your strengths and transferable skills.
Have a realistic plan for your next steps, whether that’s a new job, a career change, or simply more balance where you are.
Clients often describe this work as “transformative,” “calming,” and “eye-opening.”
Digging deeper: archaeology and (self-)discovery
Alexandra Dolea is an archaeologist and professional mentor. After two decades in academia and fieldwork, she transitioned from the trenches of archaeological digs to support professionals facing career crossroads. Her most important discovery? Herself.