Have you ever gotten in to an elevator
and pushed the button for the floor you are already on? Without
thinking, I got on at the first floor, pushed “1” and waited. My
friend said, “Aren’t we going to the fourth floor?” Amazing
how much more effective it was when I pushed the right button! In
our careers, often we focus on where we are, the problems, or on the
confusing processes.
Consider this example: A professional
decides to look for a different job. They easily describe what they
do not want in their new position. They know their resume lacks
polish. They are over-whelmed by the job search process. Finally,
they get help from someone who has ICF-approved coach training.
Their new career coach asks questions about what they do want so they
fully explore their priorities. Then the career coach reviews their
resume and asks probing questions for information to enhance the
content. With their career coach the professional reviews online
resources for job opportunities and then focuses on the most
promising sites.
Just like finding a new job, coaching certification is about exploring what you do want and then
intentionally moving towards making it happen. The reason for
choosing career coach certification is to make a difference with
clients.
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