Career coaching may or may not necessarily be what your client has originally signed up for. As a client is working with you, say, to gain some balance in their life, to gain financial stability, or find their life purpose, they will inevitably come to realize this: “The life I have led up till this point has not been mine.” If you are looking to be (or are) a coach in this niche, then read on. Career Coaching To Achieve Fulfillment It’s important to recognize that it’s common for people … [Read more...]
Becoming a Career Coach in a Roller Coaster Economy
If you have ever thought of becoming a career coach, you know that there are myriad factors to consider. Even if you are already a coach in a different field, you still need to decide if moving into the career coaching space is a wise business move. Take This Job and Shove It If you remember the old Johnny Paycheck song, Take This Job and Shove It, you’ll understand that some workers hate their jobs and are looking for new careers or employment. As long as people are interested in moving … [Read more...]
How to Become Career Coach Certified
You want to become career coach certified? Are you already a coach and thinking of adding a new specialty to your repertoire? Or, are you seriously considering a change of direction and becoming a career coach? Is Career Coaching a Profitable Field? Is it worth getting a career coaching certification? Is the industry stable or growing? Is becoming a career coach a rewarding and profitable career decision? Yes, yes, and yes! As long as people need jobs, and as long as people seek out … [Read more...]
What Can The Boston Career Coach Do For You?
The Boston Career Coach is the name of a coaching practice in the Boston, MA area. You can check out his website at thebostoncareercoach.com or read on to find out more. Who is the Boston Career Coach? The coach behind the moniker is Tom Jackson. His coaching focuses on identifying, reassessing, and strengthening the capabilities of his clients so they are better able to meet the needs of the Boston area economy and job market. His coaching focuses on specific areas of coaching. Here … [Read more...]
How to Become a Job Coach in 5 Steps
When you become a job coach, you are in a position to help others find their dream jobs. They may be looking for a job that provides them with financial rewards or personal satisfaction. No matter what they desire, as a job coach, you can help them achieve it! Is a Job Coach the Same as a Career Coach? The answer is yes…and no. A career coach assesses a client’s personality traits, strengths, passions, and interests to help determine the right career path. A job coach often focuses on the … [Read more...]
Can You Be Both a Career and Life Coach?
Can you be both a career and life coach? Can you work in both segments of the coaching industry? Or, should you choose only one and stick with it? Life Coach or Career Coach or Both? I would suggest you specialize in one before you try your hand at both fields. Being a career and life coaching expert right out of the gate is a difficult and daunting task. It’s difficult enough to be a great coach in one field – trying to stand at two starting lines at the same time is nearly … [Read more...]
7 Things to Know Before You Become a Certified Career Coach
D0 you want to become a certified career coach? Do you want to help people achieve their career goals and dreams? It’s a noble goal and one that offers the potential for personal satisfaction and financial rewards. But, before you make the move, there are a few things to consider. A Tough Job Market is Good for Career Coaches Though the job market is much better than it was a few years ago, it’s still highly competitive and complicated. But, that’s good for career coaches. Individuals need … [Read more...]
Make a Difference and Become a 50+ Career Coach
The coaching industry provides opportunities for many different niches – being a 50+ career coach is one of those niches. It’s also one that has a huge, untapped market – one that you should consider tapping if career coaching is your gig. Aging Baby Boomers are a Large Target Market According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 13% of Americans are between 55 and 64, and 15% are 65 and over. Add in those people between 50 and 54, and you have about one-third of all Americans who are 50 and … [Read more...]
How to Become a Career Counselor
Do you want to become a career counselor and help people change their lives? Do you have a passion for helping others and believe you could help them find outcomes that will enhance their career choices? If so, becoming a career counselor might be the right career choice for you. Do You Have a Passion? Do you desire to become a coach or counselor? Counseling is a tough gig if you don’t have a burning passion for it. If you have a passion for helping others create a better future for … [Read more...]
4 Career Coach Books for Your Christmas Wish List
Career coach books are a great way to acquire additional knowledge to help your career coaching practice. More knowledge means you will have more skills to use when helping find outcomes for your clients. Look for Books Written for Individuals Not Coaches Coaches tend to scour Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or bookstores for books written specifically for coaches. These books are written to help coaches refine their skills, learn new tools and knowledge, and boost their abilities to help … [Read more...]
