Career coaching is a specific way of working with people – over the phone or via Zoom video, or in person – to help clients discover what would most fulfill them and creating the path and plan to get there.  They may be in job transition, or they may simply be unhappy in their current position. I help clients by asking coaching questions, providing feedback, helping them stretch beyond what they thought was possible, and keeping them accountable on the path to their ultimate goal – including overcoming any barriers that may arise. In many cases I work one-on-one with clients. Other times I combine my coaching with other related activities such as Learn Shops and group coaching that help my clients. I have been described as a "Career Sherpa".

 

A growing niche is to coach people in the Baby Boomer generation who plan to work during "retirement" – after their full-time career when they get to do something they enjoy, perhaps part-time, or on a contract basis. I might even help someone decide whether to leave a corporate position to become an entrepreneur – or return to the corporate world after a sabbatical, family leave, or break in their career.

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Objectives

Career Transition - Navigate your career change with confidence. Create a personalized action plan with the guidance you need for a seamless transition.

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Career Advancement - Enhance your career through a bespoke strategy crafted to you. Benefit from guidance and insights to accelerate your growth.

 

Leadership Development - Acquire the skills to motivate, guide, and propel your team and organization towards newfound achievements.

 

Building Influence - Learn to wield influence effectively and become a leading voice in your industry through strategic personal branding and networking.

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Do You Need a Career Coach?

When you hire a qualified career coach, what your investment really gets you:​

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• Personalized guidance specific to your situation

• A partner with experience in helping people achieve the results you want

• A singular, focused voice to follow (a point of view)

• A tested, proven process to follow (an actual method that gets results)

• Accountability and support so you can make real change

Signs that you could benefit from working with a career coach:​

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• You’ve struggled to apply general advice to your situation

• You’ve tried to make changes in your career on your own and failed

• You’re overwhelmed by the amount of resources available

• You’re confused by competing advice and points of view

• You know what to do but can’t seem to follow through

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Finding the Career Coach That's Right for You​

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You want a coach who has a history of helping people achieve the kind of results you want. It’s not enough that they be a good coach; they need to be good at what you need help with.

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Here’s how you can evaluate the “results” part of vetting your coach:

Find the right specialist. Career coaches often have specializations in the kind of problems they solve. Common areas of focus are:​

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• Career direction: knowing what you want and how to get there

• Job performance: doing better at the job you have for more recognition, impact, or pay

• Job search: getting a new job using resumes, interviews, networking, etc.