Career Coaching - What is it and How it can benefit the Team and an Individual?

If you are feeling stuck at work or in your career, lacking in progression, purpose, motivation or a sense of challenge, then a Career Coach might be able to help you.

Working one-on-one with a qualified coach and focusing on the topic of your career provides a safe and confidential space to explore where you are now, what’s working and not working, and what needs to change to help you feel more satisfied at a job.

Many Career Coaches will take you through a structured program designed to uncover your work values, your beliefs, personality characteristics, natural skills and help you explore your passion. All coaches have different areas of expertise and may have a different focus, so do check when researching Career Coaches.

CAREER COACHING IS MOST EFFECTIVE FOR:

● Understanding what’s important to you at the job/work

● Uncovering your limiting beliefs around career progression

● Creating the confidence to do something different

● Helping to make a decision

CAREER COACHING BENEFITS TO THE INDIVIDUAL:

● Increase in self-esteem and self-confidence

● Ability to capitalize on strengths and personality

● Renewed motivation and sense of purpose

● Additional career options to pursue

CAREER COACHING BENEFITS TO THE TEAM:

● Individuals are working to their strengths

● Team members are trusted to fulfill their responsibilities

● Unhappy team members move on after career counselling

● Increased team cohesion

● Higher motivation and improved productivity

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