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We've all had concerns about our careers at some point. A career coach can help you reach your goals, no matter how big.
Career investment
Your career is only part of who you are, but problems with your career path or choices can have a huge impact on your self-concept and attitude. With the support of a career coach, your career can become a way for you to exhibit your strengths and contribute meaningfully to society.
Whether you have been at the same career for decades or you are a student launching into the professional world, career coaching can help you get to know yourself better and develop your potential. In this article, we will explore the concept of career coaching and how it can bring you satisfaction in your job and career.
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Explore your passion with a career coach
All coaching begins with a desire for change. Career coaching can help define what you want out of a career, the things you feel you’re missing, and how to obtain those things. This often takes place over the course of several sessions with a career coach, who will assess underlying reasons for your desire for change and help you reframe your current and future situations.
You might begin career coaching feeling very unsure about what you want. You might be in the middle of making a decision that can have enormous effects on the rest of your life. Career coaching is a collaborative approach to helping you find tools to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and create a better balance between work, life, and self.
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What is a career?
People talk about careers in different ways. Some define a career as employment in a specific field that lasts a significant amount of time. Other definitions of career include a position that can be expanded over time; a job that has the potential for growth and more income; and employment that is satisfying and mentally rewarding. Our coaches are trained to work with your specific definition of career and are primarily concerned with helping you reach your goals.
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Your career goals
In addition to knowing your own definition of career, it is important to know what you want in the context of that career. Your coach will help you define your values and strengths in the context of your career, which will then lead to the development of an action plan made up of a series of small, achievable steps.
9 frequently asked questions about career coaching
What is career coaching?
Career coaching is a process in which a qualified and trained coach assists you in exploring your career interests, strengths and goals.
How can a career coach help me?
A career coach helps you reach meaningful, satisfying career goals. You and your coach will have a series of conversations and implementation of assessments and tools that help you develop a plan for your career journey. You will identify what support you need and what strategies will help you overcome any obstacles.
What are the benefits of working with a career coach?
A career coach is a partner who supports you, a guide who challenges you to follow through, and an encouraging voice that reminds you of your strengths and abilities. Career coaches help you find strategies to overcome your obstacles and require you to reflect upon the past so you can have an enriching future.
How can I find out what my strengths are?
Career coaches have many tools and activities that help identify your strengths and assets. Career coaches also have assessments to help you understand your values and beliefs.
What is important to consider when choosing a career?
When choosing a career, consider your interests, values, skills, and strengths. You might also consider the type of working environment you want, what you need in order to feel satisfied and connected, and how you wish to balance your personal life with work. Income is important, of course, but it is only one part of finding lasting career satisfaction.
Can a career coach help me get promoted at work?
When you want to improve your chances of getting promoted, your coach can help develop your leadership and self-advocacy skills. Your coach will assess your ability to take initiative, contribute to the success of the company, and build relationships with both colleagues and management. You and your coach will then define goals and work on specific actions to take in order to improve skills essential to growth within the workplace.
Can a career coach help me if I am stuck in my career?
It’s common to feel stuck in a career. A career coach can help you explore the ways in which you feel stuck or trapped, and will then use your own values, strengths, and interests to define ways to get ‘unstuck.’
How can a career coach help me manage stress and career burnout?
When it comes to managing career-related stress and burnout, a coach can help you find a balance between your work and personal lives. This might include taking regular breaks, defining what interests and excites you, and taking care of your physical health. This balance is also about being able to set boundaries, delegate tasks, and seek support from colleagues, family, friends or professionals. You and your career coach can work on figuring out what tends to lead to stress for you, and then find preventative methods to keep you from becoming burned out.
How can a career coach help me continue to learn and develop in my career?
With your career coach, you can discover new skills and learn ways to broaden and deepen the knowledge and skills you already have.
Personal development – a step at a time
Personal development is a journey that requires commitment, work, and mental focus. Therefore, we have developed a step-by-step guide that includes elements of mental training and coaching to help you with your journey.
- Step 1: Self-reflection
Purpose: Define your strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Action plan: Use tools like SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis and/or journaling to identify your core values and ambitions. - 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: Create a realistic and achievable plan.
Action plan: Use calendars and planning tools to prioritize your goals. Be realistic and set yourself up to succeed. - Step 4: Mental or Emotional Training
Purpose: Improve your mental and emotional states.
Action plan: Use techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and visualization. Implement additional exercises that increase awareness of emotions and somatic experiences. - Step 5: Coaching
Purpose: Gain external feedback and hold yourself accountable.
Action plan: Hire a professional coach to guide you. Your coach can give you activities and exercises to practice between sessions. - Step 6: Monitoring and follow-up
Purpose: Make sure you are on track.
Action plan: Complete regular self-evaluations and make adjustments to your plan as needed. - Step 7: Feedback and adjustment
Purpose: Assess the impact of your efforts on others.
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 small, achievable milestones and reward yourself when you achieve them.
Is personal development for me?
Personal development can be challenging and extremely rewarding. Instead of struggling to manage stress or emotions on your own, you can train yourself mentally with the help of professional coaches. On our platform, you can easily get in touch with qualified coaches who can support you on your journey toward personal development and make the difficult easier.
Reach your career goals
Career coaches know that to reach a goal you need to change something, even if it’s difficult. You might be hesitant to do something different, so a career coach is there to support and encourage you as you take a step of faith into new territory. You won’t be making changes alone – you’ll have a career coach right beside you.
Take the next step
If you feel stuck or trapped in your career, are discouraged that your career isn’t headed in the direction you’d hoped, want to re-evaluate your career goals, or are looking for support and encouragement during a transition period in your career, contact one of our qualified career coaches today.
If you’re ready, we are too!
When you feel it’s time to invest in your personal development and health, we have qualified coaches who can help you on your journey. Because coaching is confidential, you can feel confident that you can develop on your own terms. Our core principle is to make the difficult easier for you.
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