Thoughts on Coaching as Professional Development

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March 5,2024 at 8:09PM UTC

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Thoughts on Coaching as Professional Development

I'm about six months into a new job that's a senior leadership position. My boss has been effusive with praise about the work that I'm doing. The organization, as a whole, is very big on professional development to support employee growth within the organization or elsewhere in the sector. My boss has mentioned that if I were interested in receiving coaching as part of my professional development, the company would be willing to pay for it.

After working with a Career Coach last year, I'm skeptical of coaching in general. However, I might be interested in taking him up on it to work on my Executive Presence. Although I've been in roles with similar seniority for about a decade, my last workplace was severely toxic, and my self-confidence has taken a hit. I can almost feel how small I'm still making myself in this current role even though, the experience has only positive. Is this something a Coach can help with, or am I better off seeking out a therapist?

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Jen KoepkeMarch 5,2024 at 8:44PM UTC
A coach can definitely help with this!!
AnonymousMarch 5,2024 at 9:02PM UTC
If you are open to it, it can be a great thing. I did work with a coach a few years ago and am considering re-engaging with him now. Does your company have a coach/company that they work with? I know where I am currently, we do have specific coaches we engage with. If your company does not and it is on your to select a coach, be particular. Decide first what you want out of it. Don't just settle on the first one. Ask for recs even. The coach I worked with is specific to my field and was recommendation from a friend in the same field. What I would encourage you not to do is go to one of the 'coaches' that frequently spam these boards.
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