career coaching
For Valentine’s Day: The Romance of Career Coaching
With Valentine’s Day coming up Thursday, this year some clients have emailed to ask, “I got a lot out of working with you. My partner/spouse/significant other is having career issues and I’d like to give them a gift certificate for career consulting with you.” My first thought was, “Some of those partners are really lucky.” […]
Career Advice: “Are you about to be fired?”
Nearly everyone who has ever worked for an organization has experienced that sinking feeling, “My job is about to be over. They’re going to fire me.” Even if you hate your job, most people would rather leave on their own terms. But let’s take a realistic look at what’s going on here. Maybe there’s some […]
The New Career Change: Parachute Replaced by Glider
Recently I was talking to “Marcia,” someone who fits the 3M profile: mid-life, mid-career and motivated to move. Marcia wanted to move fast. “I know exactly what steps to take,” she said. “First, I need to identify my strengths. Then I need to find some job titles that match my strength. Then I write a […]
Career Change: Do You Need A Mentor, Coach or Counselor
Recently someone posted to a forum: “Isn’t mentoring done for free?” followed by, “So do I need a mentor, coach or counselor?” Let’s face it: the days of pro bono mentoring are pretty much gone, especially if you want to be mentored by someone who’s self-employed. Theoretically a mentor is someone who’s walked the path […]
How to choose a career coach
Career counseling used to be straightforward. You hired a counselor who administered tests, asked some questions and guided you to a dream career. Today’s job search model calls for hiring a coach. And you’ll find thousands to choose from. Here are some guidelines to make your selection. Karen hired a “mentor” coach to help her […]