What is a Career Coach? When Do You Need One? How Career Coaching Creates Career Growth E141

Do I need a career coach? What the hell is a career coach? Is my career going in the right direction? Should I be asking for more money? Am I doing too much? Am I not doing enough? It's a cycle of panic." — Nicole Vafadari In this episode of the Celebrate Brave Podcast, I am sharing a conversation from a related podcast, This Could Have Been An Email to dive deep into the world of career coaching and explore whether or not it's something you need. I joined hosts Nicole Vafadari and Alexandra Suazo to share my journey from poverty and abuse to becoming a Global Senior Director in the tech industry.We discuss the benefits of engaging a career coach and what to expect from a coaching relationship. I highlight the importance of credentials, experience, and proven results when selecting a coach. The conversation takes a personal turn as we explore the guilt associated with asking for more and the balance between empathy and being direct as well as the cultural context for assertive and aggressive behavior. Along the way, we also touch on topics such as financial management, self-advocacy, and the importance of seeking support.Join us as we unravel the world of career coaching and discover the impact it can have on your professional and personal growth. Tune in to this episode of the Celebrate Brave Podcast and find your own path to success. Hot topics from this episode:More about Me (Nicole Trick Steinbach, International Bravery Coach) Indicators for Seeking Career CoachingSurprise as a good indicator, such as being surprised by performance evaluationsOther indicators include stress, sleeplessness, and uncertainty about the next stepImportance of career coaching as a personal and long-term investmentImportance of skills growth and personal satisfaction in one's jobBenefits of Engaging a Career CoachWhen to reach out to a coach (feeling lost or confused about the future)Importance of credentials, experience, and proven results when selecting a coachDiscussion on the assertiveness differences in different regions and culturesImportance of showing up for oneself and opening doors for othersOvercoming fears of asking for oneself and finding inspiration in othersGuilt in asking for too much and cultural norms vs. the patriarchySelecting the Right CoachImportance of addressing personal trauma or underlying issues before seeking a coachNeed for clients to work with therapists or gurus simultaneouslyImportance of verifying a coach's credentials and existence of recommendationsBlunt approach and addressing topics like white supremacy and patriarchy in coaching sessionsSuggestion to interview multiple coaches to build trust and find a coach who takes accountability and responsibilityLeadership, Interpersonal Skills, and Functional Skills Advocating for Oneself and OthersSeeking Help and Support For more information on how you can build your brave:[email protected]://tricksteinbach.com/https://www.instagram.com/nicoletricksteinbachhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach/https://www.facebook.com/NicoleTrickSteinbach