Monday morning comes around, and you’re already staring at the clock waiting for the day to be over.

You know it’s time for a change, but when you have a cheeky scroll through job ads on your lunch break, nothing seems to jump out at you.

You can’t seem to figure out what it is you want to do. Or, maybe you don’t feel confident you have what it takes to go after something bigger.

Coaches are needed in all areas of life. A singer might have a vocal coach to fine-tune their voice. A life coach will help somebody find motivation for overcoming personal obstacles.

A career coach, using their expertise, guides you towards finding clarity around your career goals and happiness in work.

Why does career matter?

Your work is an integral part of your happiness.

It’s where you may spend the better part of your day, so why not spend that time doing something that gives you a sense of purpose and fulfilment?

You may have come across the saying ‘invest in yourself.’ Well, a career coach is an investment for the health of your career.

And it’s never too soon or too late to start.

Coaches are experts in working with you, where you are, to help get the best possible outcome.

They bring clarity and confidence, no matter what stage you are in your career.

No career problem is too big or too small.

• If you know where you want to go, but lack the confidence to pursue it.
• If you’re searching for guidance on discovering your career calling.
• If you are going through significant changes at work and in life.
• Suppose you are not where you want to be in your career or unclear about what industry is right for you.

These are issues a coach is trained to guide you through.

Discovering a fulfilling and engaging career can be hard to uncover when you’re caught up in the everyday.

Sometimes you need an expert nudge in the right direction. Often we are so close to our problems it’s hard to find perspective.

Today we are sharing how a career coach can help you find confidence and clarity.

Uncover what you want

It can take years it figure out what it is we want to do. Through trial and error, we spend our time studying something new or trying out different jobs until something finally clicks.

A coach will give you personalised advice to help you realise what these ideas and threads all lead to.

They will get to know you, listen to your concerns and ask you questions that will help you discover what you want out of your career.

You’ll emerge from sessions feeling confident that you’ve found a career that will bring you balance and satisfaction.

Plan your next career move or long-term path to success

If you feel like you’re stuck in the same place, or if you’re uncertain on how to move forward, a coach will sit down with you and map out a comprehensive plan with you.

Having a strong vision of your future and knowing exactly how you can get there can feel liberating.

You’ll feel like everything is falling in place and that you’ve unlocked your purpose.

When you have a roadmap to guide you towards your career dreams, you can confidently take it for yourself.

Ace job searching

A well-crafted resume is only part of the job search puzzle.

Getting a foot into the door of your dream career isn’t as straightforward as it used to be.

There are internal only jobs,  there are an overwhelming amount of job search engines, you won’t always get feedback, and sometimes job descriptions can be vague.

And, it’s not uncommon to feel anxious when it comes to using social media to promote yourself.

A coach takes you through it step by step.

From helping you prepare for an interview, practising questions to crafting your cover letter, an expert career coach can demystify the process and help you move forward with confidence.

Support and empower you to move forward

Careers can be challenging and rewarding and may bring up anxieties, fears or bring to light the places where you’re stuck.

It doesn’t matter what anxieties or issues you have in regards to your career, your coach is here to lighten your load.

With a coach, you have a safe space to talk about what’s going on for you.

It’s a confidential relationship, and you can take all your frustrations and uncertainties to them, and they will talk you through it.

They can also help you calm your nerves.

For example, you can role-play being interviewed for a job to build up your confidence and remind you of your strengths when your confidence is shaken.

You can even practise your pitch with them.

It doesn’t matter what stage you’re at when it comes to your career; you don’t have to go it alone.

Save time and build confidence with a professional who can support you as you navigate your career.

 

What are some of the things you would like advice and support on?

If you’re curious to know more you can read more about our career change coaching service here.