Consulting a life coach about my career was more fulfilling than using a recruitment agent

Hello! I'm Chippy, a life coach.

Yesterday was my ongoing session with my coach.
It was fun, went by in a flash, and was such a fulfilling time again!

The theme this time was also about my career.

Although I tried taking various actions after the last session, I felt I wanted to rethink my job hunting focus and career so she helped me dig deeper and expand on those thoughts.

I've consulted with several recruitment agents and career counselors before, but the level of fulfillment is completely different...!!

Beyond the obvious skill of my coach, Ryoko-san, it's also appealing that I can honestly talk about what I'm thinking in an environment of safety and trust and chat in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

She is also a senior in life who has experienced childbirth and child-rearing while working, so there was that sense of reassurance as well.

Also, since she is a "life coach," it's not limited to just career matters, and the breadth of being able to talk about anything that seems related is great.

I was able to put into words what I want to do and how I want to live in the future, and I realized that it also involves a lot of talk about how much personal time I want while working, as well as money matters. I plan to discuss this with my husband too.

This kind of exploration of values that are unconsciously important, such as "what kind of life do I want to lead" and "what makes me feel happy" before even looking for a job, is the charm of coaching.

This is what is often called the "focus of job hunting/career change," but I feel that this part is often not handled well in dialogues with agents or career counselors.
They mostly focus on desired job types or working conditions, right?
It might be unavoidable since their business model often involves receiving compensation from companies...
I've had the experience of being told, "First, please decide on your career change focus," and just thinking, "Right..."

When you want to find such "answers of your own," "coaching" is perfect.

For those who want to move forward with a sense of conviction, I highly recommend trying a trial session at least once.

👇 Ryoko-san's note is here

Sometimes you want advice or suggestions from experts in a specific field.
In those cases, consulting or teaching might be more suitable than coaching.

Coaching isn't about being told, "You should do this!" but rather, "Having a professional coach accompany you in a dialogue format so that you can think and make decisions on your own more comfortably and effectively."
Ultimately, you are the one responsible for the solution.

I think it's good to use them differently depending on your needs.

I am the only one who can live my life.
If that's the case, I want to decide for myself and move forward, right?

I might be a bit lost in my career for a little longer, but I will continue to do my best at my own pace!

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