Have Your Cake & Eat It is a straight-talking career and business book by Kate Langford that shows you exactly how to get unstuck and move. It is built for professionals and business owners in Australia who want confidence, better pay and freedom, delivered with clear steps you can action now.
Many professionals and business owners face challenges in clarifying their value and making confident career decisions. The book addresses pain points such as unclear job search strategy, resume positioning, and leadership mindset to help readers gain clear direction.
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This book provides practical frameworks, scripts, and checklists to help you clarify your strengths, position your experience, and take confident actions in job hunting and leadership. It supports professionals and business owners ready to lift their career confidence and step forward with clarity.
Engaging Kate Langford as a business consultant was a strategically important step for strengthening the fundamentals of my business. Her approach is highly professional, structured, and grounded in practical commercial realities. Rather than offering surface level advice, Kate works alongside you to clarify the underlying drivers of performance from positioning and priorities to systems, communication, and decision making. She doesn’t do it for you but instead equips you to lead your business with greater insight and discipline. That distinction is critical as the capability she helps build is sustainable long after the coaching engagement ends. Kate brings the value of an experienced external perspective and challenges assumptions respectfully, leading to clearer strategic focus, sharper operational alignment, and confident understanding of growth mechanics. The professional peer environment she facilitates creates accountability, momentum, and measurable progress. I would recommend Kate to any business owner serious about strengthening foundations, improving commercial performance, and developing sustainable leadership.
Kate Langford is one of those rare people who combines genuine professional credibility with an engaging, down to earth personality. She makes people feel seen and supported while offering guidance that is practical and actionable. Kate is engaging, pragmatic, and refreshingly fluff free. Every conversation leaves you with something tangible to act on. Whether coaching, speaking, or offering advice, Kate is memorable because she genuinely cares and makes a real difference.
After months of applying for jobs with no progress and constant rejections, I asked The Kate Langford Team for help. They provided an excellent upgrade of my resume and cover letter and gave me tips for job hunting. Special thanks to Shandre for support with career clarity and confidence. Because of them I finally got a job despite setbacks. I am so excited to start working. Thank you for everything.
I found Kate Langford when starting my business and felt unsure of myself. She helped clarify my why, then what, then how through the Business Accelerator Program. I now feel confident and am creating the dream I always had. Thanks heaps Kate.
Kate Langford Career Consulting helped me gain clarity around my values, ideal work environment, and aligned industries. Tanya’s coaching built my confidence and direction. I landed a role aligned with my passion under an inspiring leader. A true game changer.
Career coaching with Kate, Shandre and Tanya helped me land my dream job that was never advertised. LinkedIn training and targeted connections led directly to my role. I am incredibly grateful and highly recommend Kate Langford Consulting.
The team provided professional support, resume and cover letter updates, and interview coaching. Within a week I landed two interviews and am now training in my new job. Highly recommend for career change support.
I waited over 90 days before reviewing and I am just as happy now as day one. Kate Langford Consulting helped me choose the right role and career path. Their wisdom has kept me happy in my role over a year later.
Kate’s Business Acceleration Program provides structure, accountability, and a supportive community. In three months I have seen tremendous impact on my business. An investment that pays off long term.
The market in Australia moves fast and guesswork is costly. Waiting means missed pay rises, slow career growth and staying invisible while others step up. Clear positioning and confident action protect your income and options when change hits. Read it now, apply it this week and stop leaving your future to chance.
You get honest advice and clear direction from day one. We will challenge your thinking and call out what is holding you back so you can move forward with confidence.
There are no templates here. Everything is built around you, your strengths and your goals so the outcome actually fits your life and not someone else’s version of success.
With over 17 years in recruitment, HR and business, we know how decisions are really made. You benefit from practical strategies that work in Australia including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
We look at skills, mindset, confidence and strategy together. This is how you stop burning out and start building a career or business that feels sustainable.
From significant pay rises to dream roles and stronger businesses, our clients get outcomes they can measure. We care about results, not just good intentions.
We are invested in your success and we do not disappear once the work gets real. We stay with you until things make sense and feel right.
Pricing is transparent with a fixed RRP for paperback and a lower price for the ebook. We ship across Australia with standard delivery options and secure checkout. Bulk orders for teams and organisations are available on request. No surprises, no hidden fees, and every order is confirmed before anything is charged.
Written by a recruiter and coach with 17 plus years in HR and recruitment, this book turns confusion into a clear plan. You will map your strengths, shape a compelling story, and position your resume and LinkedIn so decision makers notice. Use ready to use scripts to handle interviews and pay conversations, plus guidance to simplify your business if you are a founder.
Engaging Kate Langford as a business consultant was a strategically important step for strengthening the fundamentals of my business. Her approach is highly professional, structured, and grounded in practical commercial realities. Rather than offering surface level advice, Kate works alongside you to clarify the underlying drivers of performance from positioning and priorities to systems, communication, and decision making. She doesn’t do it for you but instead equips you to lead your business with greater insight and discipline. That distinction is critical as the capability she helps build is sustainable long after the coaching engagement ends. Kate brings the value of an experienced external perspective and challenges assumptions respectfully, leading to clearer strategic focus, sharper operational alignment, and confident understanding of growth mechanics. The professional peer environment she facilitates creates accountability, momentum, and measurable progress. I would recommend Kate to any business owner serious about strengthening foundations, improving commercial performance, and developing sustainable leadership.
Kate Langford is one of those rare people who combines genuine professional credibility with an engaging, down to earth personality. She makes people feel seen and supported while offering guidance that is practical and actionable. Kate is engaging, pragmatic, and refreshingly fluff free. Every conversation leaves you with something tangible to act on. Whether coaching, speaking, or offering advice, Kate is memorable because she genuinely cares and makes a real difference.
After months of applying for jobs with no progress and constant rejections, I asked The Kate Langford Team for help. They provided an excellent upgrade of my resume and cover letter and gave me tips for job hunting. Special thanks to Shandre for support with career clarity and confidence. Because of them I finally got a job despite setbacks. I am so excited to start working. Thank you for everything.
Kate is a wonderful speaker and coach. She is relatable, fun, super knowledgeable and fully present. Thanks for everything Kate.
Kate and her team helped me streamline my CV and LinkedIn professionally so I stood out. I also had interview coaching and within a few months I got the job I wanted. I highly recommend Kate and her team. They do a great job.
I had a great experience with Kate Langford Consulting. The team was supportive and professional and helped me gain clarity about my career direction. They offered practical advice, built confidence, and provided tools to move forward. Highly recommend for anyone feeling stuck or ready for change.
Kate Langford is an outstanding business coach and mentor. Her practical strategies, genuine care, and ability to inspire confidence make a real difference. Highly recommend for anyone seeking clarity, growth, and success.
Following a clarity session I had my resume rewritten by Kate’s team and the results were outstanding. I received record responses for interviews and now have multiple job offers. Kate’s methods open doors. Amazing.
Thank you to Kate and her team for the professionalism and prompt turnaround with my resume and cover letter. I will definitely recommend Kate Langford Consulting and use their services again.
I found Kate Langford when starting my business and felt unsure of myself. She helped clarify my why, then what, then how through the Business Accelerator Program. I now feel confident and am creating the dream I always had. Thanks heaps Kate.
Kate Langford Career Consulting helped me gain clarity around my values, ideal work environment, and aligned industries. Tanya’s coaching built my confidence and direction. I landed a role aligned with my passion under an inspiring leader. A true game changer.
Career coaching with Kate, Shandre and Tanya helped me land my dream job that was never advertised. LinkedIn training and targeted connections led directly to my role. I am incredibly grateful and highly recommend Kate Langford Consulting.
Kate quickly grasped my business idea and helped turn it into a clear concept. I am excited to start the Business Accelerator Program and grow my business with Kate’s guidance.
The friendly encouragement from the team gave me confidence to apply for new roles and start a new career adventure. Highly recommend Kate Langford Consulting.
My interview consult with Shandre was supportive and provided practical guidance that boosted my morale. I learnt so much during our time together.
The team provided professional support, resume and cover letter updates, and interview coaching. Within a week I landed two interviews and am now training in my new job. Highly recommend for career change support.
I waited over 90 days before reviewing and I am just as happy now as day one. Kate Langford Consulting helped me choose the right role and career path. Their wisdom has kept me happy in my role over a year later.
Kate Langford Consulting gave me the courage and mindset to start my business. Four weeks into the Business Accelerator Program I am growing in knowledge and closer to launching. Highly recommend for anyone with a business idea.
Kate’s Business Acceleration Program provides structure, accountability, and a supportive community. In three months I have seen tremendous impact on my business. An investment that pays off long term.
Kate asked the right questions and helped me gain clarity, motivation, and a clear job search plan. I love my new resume and cover letter and highly recommend her services.
Kate and her team stay ahead of recruitment changes and their passion helps clients achieve outstanding success. Highly recommend.
Kate’s workshops and programs transformed my business mindset and confidence. The group sessions, accountability, and genuine support have been life changing. Kate is a legend and incredibly genuine.
Kate’s Business Accelerator Program provides support, tools, structure, and a community that helps turn vision into reality. I have learnt so much and cannot wait to launch my business.
Interview coaching helped me secure job offers and receive positive feedback. The guidance and support made all the difference. Thank you Kate Langford Consulting.
What started as resume help turned into powerful coaching that reset my career path and landed my new role. The team listened, challenged, and supported me throughout.
Kate and her team helped my daughter secure interviews and guided her through interview preparation with confidence and practical strategies. Highly recommend.
Kate helped me identify blind spots, build confidence, and plan my business effectively. Her guidance, expertise, and belief in me have been truly transformative.
The team provided a professional CV update, LinkedIn guidance, and interview tips. Easy communication and great results. Highly recommend Kate Langford Consulting.
Shandre provided fantastic guidance and ongoing support while I transitioned industries. My confidence increased significantly.
Kate’s work on my resume and cover letter resulted in six interviews in seven days. An amazing result and highly recommended.