Coaching Clients Through Career Transition
by Deborah Brown Volkman
Your career runs 30, 40, 50 years or more. So, when you are unhappy at work, it carries over into your entire life.
And, that’s if you have a job. Many people today would be thrilled to have a job they don’t enjoy. The workplace is scary and coaches are needed more than ever to help people through it all.
As a coach, the best thing you can do for your clients is listen. Your clients are stressed and worried about their future.
Next, help your clients sort through the mess in their minds. They have so many ideas or none at all. But at the root of it, fear is keeping them from thinking straight.
Lastly, help your client plan. This is what coaches do best. A plan brings peace and direction. When you know where you are going, the future doesn’t seem as frightening anymore.
What are some ways you are helping your clients?
About the Author
Deborah Brown-Volkman is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), motivational speaker, author, and the President of Surpass Your Dreams, Inc., a successful career, life, and mentor coaching company that has been delivering a message of motivation, success, and personal fulfillment since 1998. She provides Career Coaching for Senior Executives, Vice Presidents, and Managers who are looking for new career opportunities or seek to become more productive in their current role. Brown-Volkman has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Business 2.0, and countless other publications. She is the author of several best-selling books including "Coach Yourself To A New Career," "Don't Blow It! The Right Words For The Right Job," and "How To Feel Great At Work Every Day."
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