If you were asked to describe a typical career coach, what would come to mind? Someone sitting behind a big desk with a notepad in one hand and an expensive pen in the other? Or maybe you think of an older man in a suit, sternly advising young professionals on how to move forward. In fact, coaching can take many forms. So let’s talk about career coaching for women.

One thing you’ll notice about career coaches is that they don’t usually resemble their clients. That’s why it’s so important especially for women, who are often underestimated to have someone who understands your struggles, who gets what you’re going through at work and at home (or both), and who has the tools to help you find solutions. And yes, that someone can be a coach!

If you’re struggling, we can help.

If you’re feeling stuck in your career, or just want to make sure you’re heading down the right path, we can help.

What is Career Coaching?

Career coaching is a process that helps people achieve their goals by providing personalized feedback and advice. It gives you the tools needed to reach your full potential by focusing on such things as self-awareness, goal setting and evaluating your current situation. Through this process, career coaches provide guidance on how to improve areas such as work performance and personal development issues so that each individual receives the type of assistance she needs based on their unique circumstances.

You don’t have to do this alone.

It’s an age-old adage, but it’s true: you can’t do this alone. In fact, you don’t have to be the best at everything. No need to be perfect. Also, you need even have to do everything yourself you can get help, support and guidance from other people who’ve been there before you.

When I started my masters degree in counseling, I never imagined that I would become a career coach myself! But as my company grew and more clients came on board asking for advice on how they could progress in their careers and make better choices around jobs or roles they wanted or needed in their lives, it became clear that there was an opportunity here for me to offer something different something more personalized than generic online courses or one-size fits all self-development resources out there today (which are still very useful!).

My approach is different because my background isn’t just in business; it also includes studying counseling at university which gave me an insight into why people think and act the way they do – especially when faced with big decisions like choosing what job path might suit them best? As well as over six years in the military. This understanding has allowed me to meet women where they are at professionally without judgement so that together we can work towards goals both parties feel comfortable with achieving over time.

Well help you get unstuck and back on track.

As you work with us, we’ll help you get unstuck and back on track. You will have a plan for moving forward. We’ll help you:

• Understand what’s holding you back from success so that you can overcome your challenges and move forward with confidence.
• Find your way forward when things aren’t going well and feel stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by the demands of your job.
• Develop strategies to manage stress in the workplace.

You will identify your next steps.

When you’re at a career crossroads, it’s important to have a plan for your next steps. When you’re in this situation, it can be helpful to ask yourself: What is my next step? What are my options? What are the pros and cons of each option? How will I know when to move on? How will I know when to stay? What are my goals?

If you’ve been working in an industry for years and have no interest in changing jobs or roles within your current organization, then that information should play a role in your thinking about whether or not now is the time for change. On the other hand, if there is something about your current position or company that makes you uncomfortable and would like more freedom than what comes with staying put such as greater autonomy over assignments or personal development opportunities then this may be an ideal time for exploring other options.

Well help you find your way forward.

Well help you find your way forward.

It can be difficult to know when its time to change course, or whether you should keep going in one direction. We will help you navigate through this process, so that you can be confident that whatever path you choose is the right one for your career and personal life.

You will gain clarity in your career path.

A coach can help you find clarity in a few ways:

• help you see what you want.
• will help you see what you need to get there.
• show you how to get there and provide tools for doing so.
• A good career coach can show you how your internal and external environments impact your ability to live out your vision and goals, while also teaching strategies that will make it easier for the process of making changes at work or in life in general (if needed).

You will know that your coach has your back!

You will know that your coach has your back! If you are feeling overwhelmed, or if there is anything at all that is getting in the way of you reaching your goals, they are a great resource for support and coaching. They can help coach through those challenges and keep you moving forward in a positive and productive direction.

The best part about having a coach? You don’t have to be alone anymore someone who understands where you are coming from, what ideas might work best for your situation and what techniques will help you succeed. Someone who cares about helping guide their clients towards success because they know that when they succeed, so does their business!

Career and life coaching are really useful forms of support for women who are trying to make big changes in their careers, lives and relationships.

Career and life coaching are really useful forms of support for women who are trying to make big changes in their careers, lives and relationships. When you’re making a big change, it’s important to get all the help and advice you can, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to go for that support. A coach doesn’t have any preconceived ideas about what your path should look like, so they’re able to give you unbiased support as you navigate through your career transition.

Coaching is also a great way of getting objective feedback on how well things are going at work or home so that you can see if there’s anything else holding you back from reaching your goals (if there is). Some people don’t realize just how much they need someone else’s perspective until they actually try a coaching session!

Conclusion

Coaching is a powerful tool for helping people think through problems, create plans, and move forward in their lives. It can give you the clarity and insight you need to take control of your career, build confidence in yourself, and live the life you want. Career coaching provides the space for women to explore these issues without fear of judgment or criticism from others.

We’ve seen how this type of support can change lives helping women gain confidence and find their voices in the workplace so they can make meaningful contributions to their companies, communities, and families. Whether you’re new to your field or have been working for many years, there are always challenges that arise when we feel stuck at work or unsure of our next steps towards professional success.

If any part of this article resonates with you, then take action today by scheduling a 30-Minute Career Solution Call with us so we can see how our coaching program might be able to help!

Request the 30-Minute Career Solution call with me today.

I’m Twanna Carter, Ph.D., Professional Certified Coach. As a career coach, I empower stressed, busy women leaders, who are tackling impostor syndrome, self-criticism, and doubt to help them alleviate their stress so that they can find peace of mind while focusing on excelling in their careers.

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Recommended Books

1. Melaninated Magic: 180 Affirmations to Nurture Your Soul and Unleash Your Black Girl Joy by Twanna Carter, PhD
2. “I’m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace (Successful Black Business Women)“, Elizabeth Leiba.
3. “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High” by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler.
4. “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert B. Cialdini.
5. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie.
6. “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” by Sheryl Sandberg.
7. “Dare to Lead” by Brene Brown.
8. “The Memo“, by Minda Harts.
9. “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones“, by James Clear
10. “Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life“, by Jamie Kern Lima

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