Professional Coaching

A Career Coach provides clients with professional support to successfully navigate career issues.  The coach will educate clients on the strategies, tools and resources available to gain control of their work lives. 

A career coach will assess the client's current situation and offer feedback to help clarify their career goals and objectives.  The coach, as an objective observer, listener and communicator will work with the client and develop a career roadmap to support positive change.

Career coaching may be right for you, if you feel you need assistance in dealing with any of the following issues:

• Assessing work interests, skills, personality, motivation and values
• Researching and selecting an occupation
• Designing a strategic resume and cover letter
• Developing an effective job search 
• Interview preparation/coaching
• Exploring options for alternative careers
• Navigating a career transition
• Evaluating opportunities for additional training/education  
• Identifying barriers to career movement and success
• Focus on Results: Defining goals, action plans, time management, and organizational skills
• Achieving the desired level of work-life balance
• Creating a targeted plan for ongoing career development

For some individuals the answer to the question, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" eludes them well into adulthood.  And turning to one's parents, spouse/partner, friends and colleagues provides extremely subjective, often limited results.  There is a better way! 

Working with a career coach can  provide the structure, objectivity, and motivation to answer serious questions and make informed decisions.  The career coach is an advisor who has completed specialty training and maintains industry credentials and alliances to represent the profession of career coaching...and to support the career development needs of the clients served. 

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How is coaching different from counseling or therapy?