What are the most common reasons for changing careers and how can a Life Coach help?

I believe personal growth is the most valid reason for a career change. And with that I actually don't think that "expanding your skillset" or "advancing your career" are legit. What it is about is getting more and more to a an activity (I think "career" is outdated) where you feel you can express your whole being to the maximum at the service of others. And usually this requires a lot of introspection and a few career changes to get to a point where your being is aligned with "a job".

Lorsque l'on parle de Coaching-de-Vie, on parle aussi d'énergie conservatrice et d'énergie exploratrice : C'est un équilibre/déséquilibre constant qui nous anime et nous fait avancer : une nouvelle situation, comme un nouvel emploi par exemple, nourrit l'énergie exploratrice, puis laisse place à un certain "confort", une habitude de Vie, qui va "éteindre" ou mettre au second plan l'envie d'explorer. Lorsque l'on désire du changement, c'est parfois l'énergie exploratrice qui redemande à exister.

The quest for personal growth is a powerful catalyst for career change. In my experience, many individuals reach a point where they feel their current role no longer challenges them or aligns with their evolving values and aspirations. A Life Coach plays a vital role here, acting as a mirror to reflect an individual’s true strengths, passions, and potential. By facilitating a deep dive into their values and interests, a Life Coach can help chart a path to a career that not only meets their professional ambitions but also resonates with their personal identity.

One of the main things life coaching can offer you is clarity. Once you get clear about what's really important to you in your life, you will begin to see a path to follow. Following it then becomes a much more straightforward matter of moving incrementally in that direction.

Etre "bien" dans sa Vie, c'est être bien au global, sur les différents plans qui constituent notre vie. Les parois entre les mondes sont poreuses et un mal-être dans sa vie pro ou perso a des conséquences sur tous les plans. Vivre mieux (dans) son emploi, c'est prendre soin de SOI, le grand soi global.

I've encountered numerous professionals who find their current roles consuming their personal lives, leaving them drained and unfulfilled. A Life Coach can be instrumental in helping them evaluate their priorities and envision a career that harmonizes with their life goals. By exploring alternative career paths and introducing effective time management and self-care techniques, a Life Coach can guide individuals toward a more balanced and satisfying life.

In my experience, a life coach can help a client to get clear on what it is they value; and that might lead them to want to change career in order to feel more valued, earn more money (to get freedom, security etc) I don't see researching career paths that offer more financial rewards or help with negotiating salary as part of a life coach's role however. I would say that would be more a consulting or mentoring role, not coaching. My role as coach would not be to advise but to help the client - who I hold as resourceful, creative and whole - to connect with their inner strength so that they can do those things.

Quand on choisit de se faire Coacher, on choisit un(e) Coach, une personne. Les questions à se poser : - La personne a-t-elle suivi une formation ? Est-elle certifiée ? - Le/la Coach envisagé(e) est-il supervisé régulièrement ? (Etre supervisé, c'est régulièrement échanger avec une personne au sujet de sa pratique de Coach, son éthique, sa posture, etc...). - Le Coach est-il membre d'une fédération ? - Le Coach doit vous proposer un contrat - Un(e) Coach-de-Vie vous propose une méthode cadrée et structurée ? Fuyez ! Le Coach de Vie accompagne chaque personne de manière différente, en fonction d'où elle en est , comme elle est au moment du Coaching. - Un coach vous donne des conseils de Vie ? Fuyez encore !

Como en la vida, conectamos de manera diferente con cada persona. Es muy importante que exista esa conexión con tu coach para que pueda acompa?arte mejor en tu proceso. Esa energía es fundamental a la hora de crear un espacio seguro y de confianza y evitar posibles bloqueos. Desgraciadamente, en este mundo hay mucho intrusismo. La certificación no garantiza al buen coach o que será el mejor para ti, pero busca garantías con alguien que sepa lo que hace que te den resultados y no te hagan perder tiempo y dinero. Creo que esto es muy serio, pues se juega con la vida de las personas.

I would definitely advise making sure your life coach is credentialed so that you know they have both training and a regulatory body behind them. ICF is I believe the main regulatory body for coaches, so make sure the coach you use is a memebr (& therefore bound by their ethical standards). I would also advise having a 'Chemistry session' with several coaches - 3 minimum - before settling on your coach. However highly qualified and credentialed the coach may be, if you and they don't 'gel', the coaching will probably be less effective.

Career changes often stem from a deeper desire for meaningful work that contributes to a larger purpose. People increasingly seek roles that not only provide financial stability but also align with their ethical beliefs and make a positive impact on society. As a Life Coach, it's essential to understand and nurture this yearning for purposeful work. Assisting clients in identifying careers that not only suit their skill set but also fulfill their desire to contribute meaningfully can lead to more satisfying and enduring career transitions.