Are you considering a major career change? Are you considering re-tooling and moving in a new direction? Are you trying to figure out if you should “stay or go”? Are you looking at one more big move 
before you retire?
You may be asking yourself some of these questions. You may be turning to family, friends and colleagues for advice and perspective. Or you may be keeping it quiet and trying to figure it out by yourself. Or as unhappy and restless as you may be, you think there are too many barriers to making a change.
You may need encouragement and inspiration. Or you may need help building your confidence to make a change.
I have coached many people over the past several years. Some of them have been focused career coaching engagements. What does this look like?
We start with a bio like any other coaching engagement. I ask you to write a 1-2 page story of what makes you who you are, not the professional bio with a headshot. It is a time to reflect and get in touch with yourself.
We discuss your short-term and long-term career goals. If you have formulated some already, they may need refinement and a reality check.
We look at the range of options you are considering or could consider.
We figure out a framework for evaluating your options and consider the pros and cons of different paths.
We figure out what path makes the most sense and develop a plan to achieve it.
If you are in the middle of a job search, help with your resume and social media profile, interview prep or tips on networking may also be needed.
Sound simple? Maybe. But when you can’t settle on an answer to the “what should I do with the rest of my life” or “what should my next move be”, some outside professional help may be needed.
With a focused 3-month engagement, you will have a better sense of who you are, how you got to where you are, where you want to be, and a plan for how to get there. But be ready to do some deep reflection and hard work.
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