Marie-Claire AssekoI hear that a lot: “Why would I need a career coach when…
- …resources are freely available online?”
- …I have great friends, mentors and a board of advisors?”
- …I am already applying all the best practices but nothing works?”
Do you think the same thing? Well, this article is for you!
I will describe 5 telling signs that have led people to coaching. If you recognize yourself in one of those, it might be time for you to take action!
📌You can also start by taking this 5-minute quiz to see which blind spots are holding you back — and what to do about it.
Sign #1 – You’re Stagnating Despite Your Best Efforts
You work hard, invest time and energy, but you remain stuck at the same level. The same challenges keep coming up without resolution, the same questions without answers. You go round in circles without making any tangible progress in your career or projects.
Sign #2 – You Have Clear Goals But no Plan of Action
You know exactly where you want to go (promotion, career transition, new project, etc.) but you are unable to translate this vision into concrete, actionable steps. You lack trusted people to bounce strategic ideas with, and even if you do receive advice, you remain unsure of what to prioritize.
📌Use our 5-minute self-assessment quiz to understand where you are at in your career before you make the move!
Sign #3 – You Have Recurring Doubts About Your Legitimacy
You constantly question your value, skills, or place in certain professional spaces. Imposter syndrome sabotages your opportunities, and you tend to disqualify yourself; often without even trying.
Sign #4 – You’re Facing or About to Face an Imminent Career Transition
You are facing a major change (a new leadership role, a change of industry, a return to work after a break, your position was just terminated, etc.) and you lack clarity on how to navigate this transformation.
Sign #5 – You’re Experiencing an Imbalance Between Your Performance and Your Well-Being
You achieve results but at the expense of your well-being. Burnout threatens your long-term performance. Or conversely, you preserve your well-being so much that you can’t achieve professional goals that you set for yourself.
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TL;DR — 5 Signs You Need a Career Coach
Recognizing that you could benefit from the services of a coach is not an admission of weakness or failure. Quite the opposite actually!
➡️ It is a sign that you are beginning to recognize your limitations, blind spots, and other frictions you may feel at the dawn of a transformational stage.
To bring about this transformation, you courageously decide to bring along on that journey someone dedicated to helping you progress. Without the complacency or sometimes diplomacy that your loved/closed ones may show in order to maintain a great relationship with you.
My clients are brilliant, early to mid-career women who want to advocate better for what they truly want. And there’s nothing weak about that.
