Career coaching
Does this sound familiar
Unsure about the next step in your career?
You have a good education and quite a few years of work experience, and on paper everything adds up. Yet you increasingly find yourself wondering whether this is it. Through career coaching, we work out together what really suits you. That may be within your current job, or beyond it.
Key signs
- You do your job well, but the energy has gone
- You are doing your job on autopilot
- You are wondering whether to start looking for another job
- You know what you no longer want, but not what you do want
- You are looking for someone independent who dares to ask the right questions
Then you are not alone. And there is nothing wrong or ungrateful about it. You can see it as an opportunity. Something to take seriously.
Stay, or do something different?
Finding new direction in your work
Sometimes the restlessness is not about where you work, but about your role, your tasks or the way you work. Career coaching can help. Think of a different role, a conversation with your employer or a different way of shaping what you do now.
Looking for a new job
Sometimes the answer is that you cannot grow any further with your current employer. You don’t want to resign in haste, but to make a well-considered choice. Here too, career coaching can help: what are you looking for, where can you find it and how do you go about it?
You don’t need to know the direction in advance. We will work that out together.
Making choices that feel right
Career choices are often made with your head: salary, security, what seems logical. That matters, but it is only half the story. What gives you energy, what is important to you, and how do you translate that into a choice that really feels right?
How a coaching programme works
Step 1: Getting acquainted
In a free conversation, online or in person, we discuss your question and see whether there is a good fit. No obligations.
Step 2: Exploring
We start the coaching and explore what gives you energy, what matters to you and which obstacles or risks you see.
Step 3: Choosing a direction
We translate those insights into a concrete plan and test it against reality. What is feasible, and what do you need to get there?
Step 4: Taking your first step
You get started with the plan. If needed, you can fall back on me for additional coaching.
And because every programme is different, we agree together on the pace and the approach that suits you.
Why work with me?
I have worked with professionals in many different types of organisations for years. As a result, I know the pitfalls and the expectations, and I have a clear picture of career opportunities and of what works and what doesn’t. I also have a large network. I am happy to tell you more about this during an introductory conversation.
Perhaps even more importantly: I have no personal interest in the choice you make.
Costs and your employer
Many employers have a budget for training and career development, and career coaching often falls under it. So it is worth checking with your manager or HR.
For private clients I use an adjusted rate. I will explain this during the introductory conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Question: What is the difference between career coaching and career advice?
Answer: Career advice often focuses on tests, profiles and specific roles. In career coaching, we also look at what lies underneath: what drives you, what holds you back and why you make the choices you make. This makes the direction you choose more sustainable.
Question: Do I need to know what I want already?
Answer: No. Most people looking for career coaching often know what they no longer want. Working out what you do want is exactly what we will do together.
Question: How long does a coaching programme take?
Answer: That varies per person and per question. We tailor the pace and the number of sessions to you. During the introductory conversation you will get an indication of what suits your situation.
Question: Can it also be done online?
Answer: Yes, coaching can take place online or in person at my practice in Wolvega.
Question: Will my employer pay for career coaching?
Answer: Often, yes. Many employers have a budget for training and career development. Ask your manager or HR.
Question: Who is career coaching not suitable for?
Answer: This coaching is not intended for second-track reintegration programmes, outplacement, CV training or job application training. The focus is on the question that comes before that: What do you want to change in your work?