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Building A Better World Through Career Coaching

By Iva Cannon


One of the markers of a society is the different roles that members play. These roles essentially translate into careers or professions. Choosing a profession comes easy for some people but for others the decision poses a challenge and they need help. Through the help of career coaching experts, people of varying ages are able to find and embark on their desired professional paths.

For the most part, this type of guidance is associated with young adults or teenagers. The traditional order in society dictates that the period of youth is used to prepare for a profession and this is why this is the area of focus for formal education. The association is therefore a logical one to make since this is the stage where most persons determine what professional path to take.

But the fact that this type of guidance is most readily associated with youth does not mean others don't often need it as well. Lots of adults choose a profession and then either regret the decision or tire of the field as time passes. This often leads them to contemplate making a career shift and this is where the expert guidance becomes important.

Sometimes the help that adults need is related to their current professions. Someone who, for instance, is stuck at a particular point in a certain field and have the desire to advance may need professional direction. The coach, in this situation may assist the client in deciding on the actions that need to be taken in order to access a promotion or transition into another department or area within the field.

A professional career coach is specially trained to combine expert knowledge with the information they gather from their clients to guide their approach. This training includes a combination of sociology and psychology based courses along with some practical activities. This formal training and certification is designed to ensure that each coach is fully equipped to meet the needs of varying clients. In addition, the coaches need to ensure that they remain abreast of the situation in the area of careers.

The psychological aspect of a coach's task is very important. The coach must be able to make evaluations on the emotional and metal status of each client before directing them on any path. They must ensure that their clients are not just mentally prepared but also psychologically capable of handling the decisions being made about their careers.

Informal coaches exist in all societies. These are the nurturers in the society such as parents, teachers and mentors. These individuals often give advice on profession selection to those whose lives they mold. Some people even find that their spouses make great coaches for this purpose. When the needs extend beyond the average though, expert assistance is a must.

Coaches who guide people in the making of professional related decisions are life coaches. They hold in their hands, one part of the solution that may change their clients' lives for the better. Since this role, successfully executed, leads to successful professionals, it may be deduced that these coaches play a key role in determining he success of a society.




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