Seeking advice.

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1. Caytie LangfordOctober 19,2021 at 2:34PM UTC

   I worked with a career coach, and then I became one myself. When it comes to a coach, you are looking for fit. Do you like them? Can you connect with them? Does it feel right? Do you think they can help you get where you want to go? For many, it's a gut reaction. On the other end, the coach is also looking for a good fit, and to see if they can actually help you. In order to do this, I always start with a complimentary coaching session. It's a 50 minute free call to see where you are in your journey, learn if I can help you, give you an experience of what my coaching is like, and for us to both decide how to move forward. If that's something you would be interested in, I would be happy to connect.

   No matter what though, I do recommend coaching. Even Tom Brady has a coach. Serena Williams has a coach. Oprah has a coach. There is something to be said for someone else being able to get the best out of you! You got this!

2. Kirsten BunchOctober 19,2021 at 3:04PM UTC

   Nicely said!

3. Caytie LangfordOctober 20,2021 at 10:22PM UTC

   Thank you!!

4. Kirsten BunchOctober 19,2021 at 3:04PM UTC

   I’m a coach and I’ve hired a few coaches. Highly recommend doing so. If you are pretty clear on what you want to do then someone who can mentor (different than coaching) on how to find that position and help with your resume and LI profile and help keep you accountable is probably the way to go. If you need help fleshing out your vision or if you have confidence/fear blocks then a coach who helps with mindset and visioning would be good. Some coaches do both. I’m the later type of coach so probably not who you need if you already know where you are headed. However, I’m happy to have a conversation and refer you to someone to help you with the former. Here’s my email - kirsten@kirstenbunch.com

5. Peggie Arvidson * Career Consultant | Adoptee Advocate | RecruiterOctober 19,2021 at 6:17PM UTC

   Coaches can be brilliant or they can be horrible.
   I've had both.
   My thoughts:

   1. Interview them.
   2. Review their process and pay/fees.
   3. If their fee will stretch you - but not leave you without money you need to live - that's a good range for a fee for YOU.
   4. If their fee will keep you from being able to pay your bills - you'll never trust them because you'll need results YESTERDAY in order to pay your bills. Don't do it.
   5. Google them and look for reviews that may be 4-5 pages in.
   6. Ask them for referrals you can contact.
   7. Find their work history - and anything else that can show you if they align with who you are and how you process information and learn.
   8. Know what you want to get out of your relationship - and how soon. They'll let you know if it's realistic. Don't believe the "magic button" coach - there is no "one size fits all" to careers.

   So next steps

   1. Review your goals and write them down - do you want a new job? Do you want a promotion? Are you looking for a raise?
   2. Ask for referrals from people you may have in your network who may have similar career paths or goals. - maybe they have someone they'd recommend.
   3. Write a list of 3-5 coaches you'd be interested in interviewing (this is AFTER you've done a lot of sleuthing and researching on line and you've narrowed the list).
   4. Write 3 or 4 questions about how they work, how they bill, types of clients they love and make some calls. TALK to them - don't do it all by email - because you need to know if you vibe or not.
   5. Hire the one that is best for you.
   6. Show up and follow through and trust the process.

   Good luck!

6. AnonymousOctober 19,2021 at 9:59PM UTC

   Agree with the below. It's about the expertise you need and chemistry with the coach. I am a career coach for women professionals and offer a complimentary consultation. A lot of my work is about career exploration and connecting with purpose and meaning for greater fulfillment. https://calendly.com/heatherbrod/consultation