Are you feeling stuck in a job you hate but unsure of what else to do next?
Are you feeling unmotivated and unhappy in your current job? Perhaps you struggle to deal with relationships with coworkers and supervisors?
Do you feel like you’ve hit a ceiling in your job and are seeking bigger things in your career but at a loss of what to do about it?
Have you been working non-stop without the chance to think more deeply and critically about “your why” and what you want from your career path?
If you have answered yes to any (or all) of these questions, Career Counseling and Coaching may be a perfect fit to help you out of your unhappy job and career situation.
I offer Career Counseling for individuals experiencing a career transition, looking to improve their job performance, or wanting to explore their career identity.
“The average person changes jobs an average of 12 times during their career”
Maybe you made a particular set of career and educational choices because it seemed like the next logical step.
On paper, your moves have made a lot of sense. Your first job out of school was a good learning opportunity and provided you with some financial security. All your hard work in school seemed to pay off because you nailed those first few good jobs.
There have been a lot of “shoulds” that have guided you along this career path.
“I should be doing something related to my degree”, “I should be taking the job that affords me the most money and benefits”, “I should stick with the safe route instead of exploring other options.”
Fast forward to today and you’ve been working at your current job for several years and frankly, you’re starting to stall out.
You’re not sure if this is what you actually want to be doing but the thought of making a career change altogether may be daunting because you’re not sure that you know where else to look or what else you’re qualified for.
In reality, career transitions and job changes are more common than you think.
Rather than operating from the question, “What should I do?”
What would it be like to be driven by the question: “What do I want?”
There can be a lot of anxiety that gets stirred up when you consider your own needs and wants, particularly when it comes to your career. The fact that you’re opening up what feels like a series of unknowns will certainly bring up some difficult thoughts and feelings. “Why haven’t I figured this out by now?” or “It feels too late to be doing this career exploration thing now…”
This is very understandable but (and this is a big but), these same thoughts are not good reasons to settle for a situation that feels unfulfilling and lacks meaning.
You don’t need to stay stuck in a situation you’re not fulfilled by and you certainly don’t need to figure this out on your own. I want to help you unpack the fears that get stirred up by questions about your career and work with you towards making positive changes.
“If you’re hitting a ceiling of achievement, that means you’re missing a person”
Career Coaching is a powerful partnership that can help hold you accountable towards reaching your career goals
For some, career paths can be very linear and for some, there are a series of career change and shifts that may occur over time.
Either way, one move after another has led to your current position and from where you stand, you’re not sure how to best move forward. It might be difficult to seek support because you’ve been so used to figuring things out on your own. However, there is power to having someone who is not your friend, family member, or colleague be a witness to the stuckpoints you’re experiencing and offer new methods and solutions to your concerns.
In Career Counseling, I provide support and will be a champion for your growth and development. In our sessions, we will dig into important career-related questions and I will provide you with concrete feedback and ideas for what you can do to build a more fulfilling career. I will also hold you accountable and challenge you to think big, take risks, and work on action steps towards the goals we set together.
There are concrete ways to gather information about your strengths, interests, motivators, values, and goals, and to find an array of possible options for you. Career Counseling can help you take actionable steps towards building a better career that fits your strengths and needs.
I help people work towards setting and taking concrete action steps towards achieving their career goals.
“Imperfection action beats perfect inaction every time”
Some common career-related challenges addressed in career counseling
Am I in the wrong job or in the wrong organization?
Sometimes it’s hard to see the trees for the forest when you’ve been embedded within an organization for a long time. You may not be sure if you’re unfulfilled at work because you’ve timed out of the particular role you have, or if you might be ready to move on from the organization altogether. I can help you explore the different scenarios, what you might be lacking, and how to get your needs fulfilled whether that’s asking for a more advanced and creative role within your organization or by exploring new job opportunities outside of your organization.
I want to think through what I’m doing in my life. I haven’t had a chance to explore this before…
A hard-working and high-achieving individual like yourself has gotten used to moving from one role to the next and you may not have considered or had the chance to think about what you’re doing and why. There is no silver bullet to this kind of question and instead, it takes commitment to slowing down and assessing your values. Your values can help reinstill a sense of purpose in your career. In Career Counseling, this is a great opportunity to set aside time and space to do this kind of deeper exploration about your career.
You may still have questions or concerns about career counseling…
What is the best way for me to prepare for and take advantage of career counseling?
The way to reap the most value from Career Counseling is to have an open mind, be patient, practice self compassion, and be willing to take risks and make mistakes. You can get the most value from our work together if you are committed to practicing and putting into action whatever we discuss during our sessions. I can’t hold you accountable to something you’re not willing to try!
I don’t have time to think about what I want. That seems indulgent and irresponsible to me
There are many motivational quotes offering quick ways to jumpstart your motivation at work and more or less these messages all tend to suggest that “you can always work harder” and “never stop”. Especially in New York City, this sentiment of having to achieve and do it at full speed without a second to think or breathe (or eat, or sleep...) is rampant and reinforced over and over again. However, sooner or later, mindlessly doing what you’re “supposed to” or “should do” won’t cut it anymore.
You may already feel unmotivated, uninspired, and unable to focus at your job. It’s hard to keep pushing yourself to keep performing at your peak when you’re not sure why you’re working so hard or what you’re trying to achieve. This is why it can be very helpful to seek the support of someone who can strategically help you think through your career goals, values, interests, and fit, in order to make sure you’re making the optimal and purpose-filled actions in your life.
The long term pay off of exploring what you want versus what you should do is that you can intentionally put your time and energy towards things you are both good at and value while getting the benefits and rewards from them that you want and need in your life.
Imagine
Instead of dreading your daily workday, you feel a greater sense of purpose?
Instead of being stuck in a cycle of avoidance on your job search, you have confidence in taking concrete, tangible action steps
Instead of settling for a job you don’t feel is a good fit, you have a greater sense of clarity about the types of roles and career matches that will be the best fit for you
These ideal outcomes are well within your reach.
