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The Top 10 Reasons to have a Career Coach
Many people in the last decade have experienced for themselves either a layoff or termination. Some of these people affected have experienced outplacement-consulting services. This is a fancy word for "help" in finding a new job. Many have also heard the adage that it is better to get a new job while you are still employed. I will address why finding a job is an ongoing process of managing your career for yourself; and how a career coach can help more than just your career 1. To gain Clarity in your life 2. To develop your personal Vision/Mission 3. To sharpen your skills 4. To increase your confidence in this game called work 5. To find out what drives/motivates you 6. To unleash your unlimited potential at work 7. To stretch you beyond what is currently comfortable for you 8. To create total balance in all areas of your life 9. To breakthrough what stops you from achieving your goals 10. To challenge you or raise your standards Submitted by Art Eyzaguirre, Career and Life coach with a PhD from the school of Hard Knocks as well as lessons from corporate downsizings, who can be reached at art_e@aceconsultinggroup.net, or visited on the web at http://www.aceconsultinggroup.net Art is President of Ace Consulting Group, Inc. He helps Corporations and Individuals, through executive and career coaching. Art is a founding member of International Association of Coaches and 24/7 Coaching.com This content may be forwarded in full, with copyright, contact, and creation information intact, without specific permission, when used only in a not-for-profit context. For other uses, permission in writing from Ace Consulting Group, Inc is required. Questions: email info@aceconsultinggroup.net
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