Coaching is a great investment in your personal and professional growth. But what if you can’t afford it? Here are three ways in which you can fund your coaching, or at least get your money back. Funding through your employer Many employers pay for career or executive coaching as part of their … [Read more...]
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Is career coaching worth the money?
Career coaching sessions can be pricey, but coaches like me will tell you that it's worth the investment. But what is career coaching and how can it help? In this article I explain in detail what career coaching is, what it is not and what you can expect from a career coaching session. Career … [Read more...]
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When I wrote my career coaching book Falling in Love with Your Job, I focused on the process of exploring your career options. The book contains exercises to help readers establish what kind of career, industry or job position would suit them best. The clearer you are about what you want from … [Read more...]
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I recently wrote an article with tips on how to write a CV that stands out. In this article I want to hone in on a particular section of your CV: the Personal Statement. My career coaching clients find the Personal Statement the most difficult part of their CV, but it also provides the best … [Read more...]
Continue ReadingIt’s not all GLOOMY – There are still jobs!
Job vacancies in the UK are down by 70%, but (at least for highly skilled workers) it’s not all gloomy. One of my lawyer clients was made redundant a month ago, and I was pleasantly surprised that he landed four interviews in just one week. He received two highly attractive job offers and had the … [Read more...]
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