Are you one of those people who have just had a great break away from it all and are now struggling to motivate yourself to go back to work? Same old routine, same faces, same problems to deal with and nothing to look forward to – apart from your next holiday!
So many people I talk to do not seem happy in their work – whether it’s the location, conditions, colleagues or the work itself. But it appears that many people feel trapped “I don’t know what else I could do” “I’m worried about changing careers; this is all that I have ever done”.
Do you remember all those ambitions you had as a child – to be a famous sportsman, pop star or to create a new invention? Many people fell into their first job and then stuck at it, gradually getting more and more comfortable in their routine – but not using all their skills and talents. This nagging feeling that you could be doing more with your career becomes more prominent after a break when we experience a different way of living and wonder what more we could do.
Surveys show that most people get their career advice from friends and family, others remember the careers teacher at school identifying what subject they were good at and advising them to use this. But this does not take into account your motivation, your talents and the others aspects of your life. Career coaching is a service which helps you take time to consider all aspects of the career choices that you have, and gives you support as you refine your options and balance these with what else you want in life.
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Client Examples (names changed)
Sue was a very successful senior account manager in a multinational telecoms company who got fed up with the international travel and working all hours, and decided to take a break from the rat race. Now she is retraining in the medical field and feeling a lot more fulfilled in her work.
Julie worked for a major FMCG in a European role but wanted more flexible working hours and to spend more time with her young family. She found a way to set up on her own, and has built up a successful consultancy which gives her freedom to work the hours that suit.
Mick’s company was bought by a much larger enterprise, significantly changing the working culture. Mick stuck at it a while for the bonuses and security but he had stopped enjoying work and this was having an impact on his home life. He knew he needed to find a new career, but did not know where to start. After a few half hearted efforts at interviews with competitors Mick tried career counselling and he is now exploring new avenues.
