Changing Lives And The World With Career Coaching


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By Iva Cannon


One of the things that helps people to fit into society is their involvement in a profession. Some people have little or no trouble choosing a profession but for others there may be doubts or conflicting thoughts that make the process difficult. Career coaching is helpful for many young people and believe it or not professionals as well since it allows them to make their decisions confidently.

When people think of profession guidance they automatically think of it as something that young people need. This is true to some extent. For young people, that period of time in which they undergo the preparation for entering the world of work is crucial. Career coaches, through the application of their expert knowledge are able to provide the guidance needed to ensure that teens and young adults have a clear idea and vision of what they should do with their future professional lives.

Helping someone get ready for a new career is one of the tasks of a career coach. Sometimes this is necessary when an individual decides to change professions. The transition from the old niche to the new one often requires some amount of professional guidance. Issues such as the need to be re-trained or re-certified are key features of coaching sessions with these individuals.

This kind of help for adults does not always relate to the changing of professions. These coaches also use their expertise to help persons who want to advance in their current careers. For some persons this need arises when they begin to feel uneasy or dissatisfied with their level of performance or their current roles in a given field. This dissatisfaction often gives rise to the need to advance either by accessing promotion or switching departments. A high school teacher for instance, may aspire to move into another role in education as either a lecturer or a principal.

The training given to career coaches is designed to ensure that they are adequately equipped to meet their clients' needs. This is why psychology and sociology based courses feature heavily in these training programs. Coaches must be able to assess characters and make evaluations based on the emotional and psychological status of their clients.

The psychological aspect of a coach's task is very important. The coach must be able to make evaluations on the emotional and metal status of each client before directing them on any path. They must ensure that their clients are not just mentally prepared but also psychologically capable of handling the decisions being made about their careers.

Informal profession guidance is often provided by nurturers such as parents and teachers. Mentors often also engage in this type of activity. Despite this though, in some cases, expert guidance is what is needed. Sometimes though, informal coaches and the persons they coach must seek the help of professionals.

Clearly the need for guidance in profession based matters extend beyond age and geographical boundaries. The coaches who fulfill this role have one part of the solution to the profession related issues that many people face. The satisfactory resolution of these issues translates into better performing and happier professionals and also a better society.




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