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July 14,2023 at 2:49AM UTC

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Question for the group. Years ago, I hired a career coach in my 20s to help me with a career change (before this was popular). But I haven’t used a career coach, resume writer, etc ever since. I’ve been fortunate to have a great career but feel ready for another career change that would allow me to have more balance. I felt the exact same way before taking my current job about two years ago. But ended up in the exact same level of intensity with less work-life balance. And now I don’t want to make another change only to end up in the same place. That said, can a career coach help figure out the right next path? Or do you have to have an idea of what you want to do next in order for it to be impactful (that was my scenario in my 20s, I had an idea and coach helped me bring to life).

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AnonymousJuly 14,2023 at 3:33AM UTC
A coach can be helpful to find out what you may need to do. Go for it!
Afo Ogbeyalu KaluJuly 17,2023 at 12:23PM UTC
I would love to assist you with mapping out your career journey!
www.aokconceptsunlimited.com
AnonymousJuly 21,2023 at 3:06AM UTC
Thank you, I will look into your services and be in touch if they are the right fit.
Alexis GladstoneJuly 17,2023 at 12:24PM UTC
You will need to do your due diligence to find the right coach for this. Some are more tactical while others can help you explore as it seems you want to do. I have a few names I'm happy to share with you.
AnonymousJuly 21,2023 at 3:05AM UTC
Please share, I’d love referrals. Thank you.
Alexis GladstoneJuly 21,2023 at 2:51PM UTC
Grisal Scarantino is the one I'd start with. https://www.griselscarantino.com/
AnonymousJuly 24,2023 at 3:09PM UTC
Thank you!
Coach Nancie Kay ShumanJuly 17,2023 at 12:47PM UTC
Full disclosure: I am a Coach.
Any time you are thinking about a shift which will potentially take you out of your depth, a Coach is a good idea. Sorting through the what if and maybe’s with someone who is on your team, is fiercely results driven and unafraid to be honest with you, is totally worth the cost of admission. Go for it!
AnonymousJuly 17,2023 at 4:55PM UTC
No, you need to sit down write down what you like and don't like, want and don't want. Then take stock in your skills and where you lack for the path you want to take. If you don't know the path you can use a coach to help you get to the next phase and they should guide you in making your own decisions about doing the hard work or not to get there. Stack rank the things you need because you may not get all of them and if you don't you want to be sure that the change does not affect your happiness. Good luck.
Coach Nancie Kay ShumanJuly 17,2023 at 10:28PM UTC
While I absolutely believe that people can work many things out for themselves if they are willing to put the time in, Coaches can help speed up the process and also assist in seeing a persons blind spots.
The OP can definitely come to a Coach without a clear idea of what she wants. A good Coach will assist her to find what it is that she wants, and create a pathway to getting there.
AnonymousJuly 21,2023 at 3:08AM UTC
Thank you. I’ve definitely done this exercise and tried to be very intentional, especially with my last move. But since it’s equally demanding/intense, I assume I could use help.