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We all have moments when we stop to consider the direction of our careers and wonder if it is what we really want. A career coach can help you work through things and help you find your true path.
Investing in a career
A career is usually synonymous with reaching higher positions in a chosen profession or industry. It can also be the journey of developing your highest potential in the role you are in. For students, it can be about plotting the opportunities available for achieving your goals.
Whatever your entry point, career coaching can help you understand your motivations and goals by getting to know yourself better to develop your full potential.
Here we explore the concept of career coaching and how the support of a coach can encourage further development.
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Career coaches help you explore what you want to do
Coaching is about recognising a desire for change and acting on it. This also applies to career coaching. Even if you have a decent job, a good position and seem satisfied, career coaching can help you realise that you want more.
You may feel there is external pressure on you to have a certain career, yet are not sure it is what you want. It may be that you are unsure what that next career step would actually mean, or even what is meant by having a career.
Confusion over which career to pursue or whether or if you should change can create stress. Working with a career coach will help you gain tools to reduce your stress and prevent burnout. Additionally, you will gain insight into what the right career is for you.
Coaching sessions will take place for a specified amount of time, directed by an agreed upon career-related goal. Using questions and exercises, your coach will support you in finding the answers required for what you want to achieve.
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Different views on what a career is
With a career we usually think of a path that leads more or less vertically, preferably upwards. We move to a higher level, to a different position where we get more money, opportunities, and responsibility.
A career can also move in a horizontal direction. You might be in a job, or about to train for one, and see that it can be developed. The ability to learn, develop and grow in that job is important to you. It may also bring more money and responsibility, but that is not the most important thing to you. Creating engagement and meaningfulness in your position is more important.
Your ideal career could be finding a job you really enjoy. A job that you enjoy and makes you happy to go to work on a Monday with a positive mindset.
Our coaches are trained to support you in exploring your career concerns. Above all, they are focused on helping you find the way to your goal.
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Your career goal
The concept of a career can have different meanings, and is unique to the individual. It is your career. The way you define it is important and something that will be explored with your coach. Once you have a clear idea, it is easier to set relevant goals.
When exploring how you define a career it is important to know what you want, who you are, and what your values and strengths are. All of these aspects are important for setting your direction and visualising your goal.
Based on this, an action plan can be developed with your coach. Steps are chosen that will take you towards your goal. Keep in mind that small steps are a more effective way of moving forward. The risk of taking big steps is that they can be difficult and lead to a person giving up.
The action plan also includes stopping to check the compass and ask, am I on the right path? Am I doing the right things?
9 frequently asked questions about career coaching
What is career coaching?
It is a process in which a qualified and trained coach works with you to explore your interests, strengths, and goals. This is important in finding a suitable career path for you.
How can a career coach help me?
By giving you insight into your interests, strengths, and goals, a coach can help you achieve success in your career. This is done through conversations where guidance, feedback, and personal development tools provide keys to your success. A plan can be designed for your career journey, incorporating tools to ensure you are on the right path. This allows you to identify support you may need along the way and strategies to help you overcome obstacles.
What are the benefits of working with a career coach?
When working with a coach, you have a partner who supports and believes in you. They will challenge you to do what is required to reach your career goal. Sticking to a plan and persevering through difficult periods alone is a challenge. A coach will help you create strategies to overcome your obstacles. You will also know what your reconciliation and follow-up should look like. This reflection helps confirm you are doing the right things to reach your goal.
How can I find out what my strengths are when choosing a career?
A career coach uses a variety of tools, questions, and exercises to help you identify your strengths. A coach also helps you understand your values – what is truly important to you. This allows you to make good choices.
What is important to consider when choosing a career?
Consider your interests, values, skills, and strengths. Something that goes against these will probably lead to stress and feelings of disengagement. Type of working environment, the balance between life and work, family, and personal time are other factors. It is worth thinking about how you can develop in the profession of your choice and the income such jobs will provide.
How can a career coach help me get promoted at work?
To improve your chance of being promoted at work, a coach can help you develop your self-leadership and personal development. These form the basis of one’s ability to take initiative, contribute to the success of a company, and build relationships with colleagues and management. They also contribute to a positive attitude and sense of professionalism, things management looks for.
How can a career coach help me if I am stuck in my career?
The career coach will help you explore your options. The basis is that you know your values, strengths, and interests. If unsure, the coach will work with you to explore these before reviewing your options. A coach can then help you set your goals and develop a plan for the next steps.
How can a career coach help me manage stress and burnout related to my career?
When it comes to managing career-related stress and burnout, a coach can help you find a good balance between work, family, friends, and personal time. Finding balance may involve taking regular breaks, types of recovery, knowing what makes you feel good, and looking after yourself. It is also about setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and seeking support or help from colleagues, family, friends, or professionals. These are things you and your coach can explore.
How can a career coach help me continue to learn and develop in my career?
Since continuous learning and development are important to remain relevant, this needs to be explored. A coach can help you discover new skills to develop and how to broaden and deepen the knowledge and skills you already have. This will help you develop your career and increase your chance of success in a job.
How to get help with your personal development
Reaching your full potential is a journey that requires commitment, work, and mental focus. We have developed a step-by-step guide that includes elements of mental training and coaching to help you start your journey.
- Step 1: Self-reflection
Purpose: Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Action plan: Use tools such as SWOT analysis or journaling to identify your core values and ambitions. Map out what you contain and why you have become who you are. - Step 2: Goal setting
Purpose: Set clear and measurable goals.
Action plan: Use S.M.A.R.T criteria or other mapping to define your goals. - Step 3: Scheduling
Purpose: To create a realistic and achievable plan.
Action plan: Use calendars and planning tools to prioritise time to work on your goals. Get other exercises that can focus more on emotions and body depending on what you need to practice more. - Step 4: Mental or Emotional Training
Purpose: Improve your mental and emotional state and focus.
Action plan: Use techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and visualisation. - Step 5: Coaching/Therapy
Objective: Gain external insight and hold yourself accountable.
Action plan: Engage a professional coach, therapist or mentor to guide you. You will be given exercises in the therapy room to practice between sessions. - Step 6: Monitoring and follow-up
Objective: Make sure you are on track.
Action plan: Regular evaluations and adjustments to your plan. - Step 7: Feedback and adjustment
Purpose: Understand the impact of your efforts and make necessary adjustments.
Action plan: Ask for feedback from trusted sources and make adjustments to your plan accordingly. - Step 8: Reward and Recognition
Purpose: Celebrate your progress.
Action plan: Set smaller milestones and reward yourself when you achieve them.
Is personal development for me?
Working on personal development can be challenging but extremely rewarding. Instead of struggling to manage stress or emotions on your own, train yourself mentally with professional help. Our platform makes it easy to get in touch with therapists, coaches or psychologists who can support you on your journey and make the difficult ones challenging.
A career coach supports you on the way from dream to reality
To reach your goal you need to take action. It is necessary to continue taking the steps you have already started. It is equally important to take steps you have not taken before. Many clients find it scary to do something they haven’t done before. This is natural. We like to stay in the so-called ‘comfort zone’ – the zone of convenience, where everything is safe, secure, and familiar.
For things to change, we must step outside our comfort zone, even if only slightly at first. This is the beginning of realising your dream. It has become a goal you want to reach.
A coach helps you plan your steps outside this comfort zone and ensures support outside the coaching session. You will explore what that support looks like during your first session.
Is it time to take that first step?
If you feel it is time to address your career, it could be a good time to book a session with one of our coaches. A meeting with a career coach can be the investment that helps and motivates you to reach your full potential and kick start your career path. The process will allow you develop as a person without the stress of going it alone.
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When are ready to invest in your personal development and health, we have qualified coaches to help you on your journey. Coaching sessions are completely confidential, so you can feel confident in developing on your own terms. Our goal is to make the difficult easier for you.
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