About Us

Principal of Career Wisdom, Lois Keay-Smith, loves working with people who wish to find direction in their lives and careers.

Having changed career herself , from working in the financial services industry, she established Career Wisdom with a vision to inspire and support those who are seeking more satisfaction in their working lives.

Lois brings to her profession, a unique blend of counselling, coaching, consulting and marketing nous, assisting her clients to successfully navigate modern career issues.  Also working with groups, Lois presents workshops and speaks at conferences.

Lois consulted to players of the Western Force Rugby Union team in Perth, Western Australia, running the Personal and Career Development Program via the Rugby Union Players Association.  She has since worked with other elite performers including athletes and dancers, on their career development and is currently a consultant in WA for the SCOPE for Artists career development program.

In 2008, Lois travelled with her husband and daughter to the UK, Europe, New York, Canada, Japan and Malaysia on a “working /travelling six month sabbatical” and she had the opportunity to view Career Development programs in football, rugby, athletics and dance during that time.

Lois holds a Masters Degree in Career Development from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia. She is a Professional Member of the Career Development Association of Australia and an Associate of National Speakers Association of Australia.  She is a regular presenter on career and professional development topics.

Lois resides with her family in Perth, Western Australia.