Career Coaching…
from Paralysis to Purpose
Have you reached that point in your career where you are asking yourself, “How did I get here?” Do you often wish you could be more engaged in your work, and wonder what type of work would fully use your natural talents and interests? Are there days when you spend 8, 9, 10, or more hours at work and do not know if you have made a difference for your customers, co-workers, or organization?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you likely have hit a career crossroads, and this can be a stressful and uncertain time. Working with Katherine of WorkPaths Consulting can help move you from paralysis to purpose.
Our philosophy is that you have the knowledge and abilities within to achieve your goals. Katherine helps you to remove self-imposed obstacles and uncover your strengths and accomplishments. Within this “success framework,” you will develop creative options and an action plan that enhances self-awareness and empowers decision-making.
Your coaching work with Katherine may consist of a few meetings to reach short-term objectives like revising your resume, or may consist of many meetings over months to achieve big goals like taking a new career direction. Meetings can be face to face, over the phone, or video-based (Skype, Live Meeting). Career coaching may include the following:
- Assessing your work-based skills, interests, and values
- Developing target work options in the context of your whole life
- Researching target work options, using traditional and cutting edge sources
- Building and nurturing your professional network as you would personal relationships
- Using online social media tools effectively
- Articulating your value through a variety of media — oral and written — including your resume
- Preparing for and conducting interviews for information and for jobs
Kathy is a gifted coach with a talent for truly listening and asking insightful questions. She shared information and articles which were relevant to my particular needs and objectives, along with numerous gems of wisdom gained from her many years of experience. Her insights about the job search process today, versus that of many years ago, was very helpful and informative. I can’t thank her enough for her support and I highly recommend her services.
Darryl Hubbard, Key Accounts Manager Greiner Bio-One
If you are at a crossroads, Kathy can help you evaluate your possible directions and choose a course. What emerges is a new sense of yourself, a new sense of pride and readiness to “tell your stories” with confidence and honesty. She’s a great sounding board for ideas and an excellent editor for your profile and application materials. If you need some guidance and support to figure out where you belong or to help identify your next move, work with Kathy!
Judith Rubenstein, Director at Measured Progress