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Just the other day, I was talking to a mid-level manager at an industry event. When the conversation moved towards his career, he said that he started with a lot of passion for the job, and that helped him rise through the ranks rather quickly. Today, however, he feels unsure about what lies next in his journey. When I suggested that he explore career coaching, he wasn’t sure how that was going to help him. This is not unusual. Almost everyday I come across people who are not aware of the benefits of career coaching. Therefore, in this post, I will try to talk about some of the benefits of career coaching, and try to help you decide whether it's right for you.
Some people are often confused about the difference between career coaching and career counselling. While they do have some overlaps, they are quite distinct in their approach and focus.
Career coaching can be defined as a professional service, aimed at guiding professionals to identify, pursue, and achieve their career goals. A professional career coach, like the ones we have at Happy Monday Co., will help you build a strategy for career advancement and provide actionable advice, by combining our expertise in behavioural science, psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness. These are aimed towards helping you with skill development, and navigating career transitions.
For example, career counsellors in universities and other educational institutions guide people about career paths, with less emphasis on self-exploration. You can also find career counsellors at non-profits, and community centres, where they focus on guiding unemployed individuals. You can also find counsellors in government agencies or employment boards. These counsellors are more focused on helping you secure a job. On the other hand, a private career counsellor helps you explore yourselves, setting career priorities and solving specific challenges you are facing.
On the other hand, career coaching gives you a holistic approach to your career, both in the short and long term.
Okay, now that we have some clarity about career coaching, let us take a look at some of the biggest benefits that you can derive from career coaching.
‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’
This is a classic question that you get asked in interviews. This is where you need to have clarity about your career goals. You need clarity on the direction you need to take to reach your career goals as well as the steps/actions you need to take to get there.
When I work as a career coach, I aim to guide people about their career goals, set realistic expectations and also discover the pathways to reach there. We use our signature Happy Mondays Methodology, with which we aim to make a lasting impact. The methodology is based on the foundations of empathy, candour, and confidentiality, and integrates evidence-based practices along with data-driven insights.
You have the skills and talent to build a fulfilling career. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of confidence and motivation, to take control and achieve what you truly deserve.
A career coach works on boosting your confidence and keeping you motivated through the journey. And we do that not by motivational speeches, but by scientifically assessing a multitude of different factors. At the Happy Mondays Co, we then employ our own methodology to help you understand what needs to be and how.
By helping you break down your career goals into small milestones, we ensure that you stay motivated throughout your journey. At the same time, when you start achieving those milestones, you get a boost in your confidence.
It's our secret recipe! It's the reason why countless professionals and some of the biggest corporate brands trust our service. Click on the link below to get a sneak peek into our methodology and how it can help you transform the way you look at your career.
You have the skills and talent. That’s why you are in your job in the first place. But to get ahead, you need to gain the right skills.
When it comes to upskilling, you will be surprised to know how many people aren’t aware of the right skills. According to a Pew Research Report, 87% of workers believe they will need to develop new skills to keep up with the changes in the workplace. But most of them aren’t clear what they need to do.
Take the right AI revolution for example. Today tools like ChatGPT and other AI applications are changing the way we work. Experts believe that employees need to gain significant AI skills in the future. In other words, AI is not here to take your job, but only to make you better at what you do!
Whether it's AI skills or any other modern skill relevant to your job, a career coach will assess your current skill set and help you identify the right skills you need to get ahead in your career. The skills will be aligned with your current role and the role you want to achieve.
For example, if you are working in the IT industry and you are aiming to land a senior management role in the sales department, then they will be able to find the right management programs that are designed for sales management in IT. Instead of your ‘standard’ management programs, such skills have a better chance of landing you your dream job.
With professional career coaching, you will also get practical tips for finding the right job.
These ‘practical tips’ often range from networking strategies to useful insights for preparing for interviews. At The Happy Mondays Co, we also help you identify the right channels to find the right job for your career.
Get specialized solutions to help you secure your dream job. Whether you are looking for a better job, or even move careers, our team of specialist career coaches are always there to help.
These are only some of the benefits of career coaching. So if you find yourself at a crossroads in your career, or just want to assess whether you are at the right place with your career, you should seriously consider getting support from a professional career coach.
Want to explore career coaching and how it gives you the boost you need in your career? Book a free call with an experienced career coach and discover how you can give wings to your career.
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Founded in 2016, The Happy Mondays Co. empowers individuals, companies, and communities to achieve success on their own terms. Awarded top career coach in Singapore and Melbourne, we pride ourselves with an evidence-based approach grounded in empathy, candour, and confidentiality.
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