How to self-coach to create a career to enjoy

I believe that coaching and personal development must be accessible to all. Whilst there is only one of me, and only a certain number of hours in the day, when I created The Balance Collective, I knew that I had technology on my side. I set an intention to make sure that you can access tools, techniques and support through my website, should you not be in a position to work with me (or others) as a coach. So, today I want to show you how to self-coach, using this website, to create a career to enjoy.

Firstly, let’s get clear on what coaching is. A coach is a person who works with you to achieve your goals, quicker together than you would do on your own! They don’t tell you what to do, they don’t tell you what not to do. They simply ask questions that delve deep into your beliefs, your values and your plans to enable you to find the next step. They offer you accountability and someone to share your successes with!

Now, if you aren’t in a position to access a Coach there is still a massive benefit from working through self-reflection tools, to enable you to create some solid action plans to forward. This approach is not a replacement for the impact of working with a qualified coach, but it is a great start to get you thinking about yourself, your options and your opportunities!

I’ve briefly covered this concept before, where I discussed how to reach your goals when you can’t afford a coach .. yet! So, I’m assuming that you have worked on these areas, and are now looking for the next step in your personal development journey? You may be a fan of a personal development book, even choosing your next title using the books I review every month. But now it’s time to step things up a little more.

What you need will change dependent on your stage in life. You may be returning to work after parental leave, looking to go back to work after a career pause, developing your career confidence, improving your balance or searching for your next job. All of these are areas that I work with my 1:1 clients, so I wanted to highlight the best tools and techniques I have shared on my website. 

Here are the ten blogs that will help you self-coach, today! 

• If you are ready to move jobs, but aren’t sure WHAT or WHERE you can go, then work through my tool to discover your next career move.  
• To create your boundaries for better balance, answer these eight questions.
• Trying to decide what you want for your future? Let’s utilise visualisation to make that happen with this fun exercise! 
• Change your perspective to uncover different approaches to existing problems. 
• Need to understand how to re-energise? Then reflect on the type of rest you need. The answer may surprise you! 
• In the words of Simon Sinek, if you want to “find your why” you need to know your values. They really are the launch pad for all your decisions and will help you define YOUR version of success.  
• Want to make sure your next job application shines? Uncover the common CV myths and make sure you avoid them. 
• What to improve your chances of coaching working? Find out how to maximise your chances! 
• How to change careers without starting over. Read this blog to uncover a lower-risk approach!
• Getting ready to return to work? Take the lead and plan your induction to make the transition smoother! 

There is no doubt that these approaches are just the tip of the iceberg. As I have covered before, I do believe that my site is a wealth of information and inspiration that will help you create a career to enjoy. But, at times when you want to make changes, It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the options, and not be clear on where to start. I hope these ten blogs and their coaching approaches will help answer your most pressing issues. This is just the start of your journey, so as you see the results of your self-reflection, make sure you take the opportunity to celebrate your success! 

If you decide that the next step is to work with a coach 1:1, feel free to book a call so we can discuss my approach and uncover the best package to suit you