Your client is uncertain about their career path. How can you guide them towards clarity and purpose?

First we will examine their past career path and the underlying reasons for the uncertainty. Then we will analyze what gives them a sense of purpose and meaning. We will reveal through their stories their Why and their core values. As a next step, we will create a vision for their career development that is aligned with what gives them a sense of meaning and also aligns with their core values.

Following are the few quick thoughts that can help client to build their career path with clarity & Purpose. 1. Understanding why client think uncertain, what went wrong. Understand the strengths and weakness. 2. Perform swift analysis of current situation 3. Do SWOT and derive areas that need improvement 4. Arrive achievable Goals 5. Plan the activities and set timeline. 6. Review the progress more often and do necessary corrections required. 7. On completion of any goal celebrate and share the achievements with closed ones

When guiding someone uncertain about their career path, the first step is to assess their values. It’s crucial that the career they choose aligns with their core beliefs. I’ve seen firsthand how misalignment between values and career choices can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. Encouraging coachees to reflect on what matters most to them ensures they pursue a path that resonates deeply with their inner self, fostering long-term fulfilment and purpose.

When a client is uncertain about their career path, guide them toward clarity by helping them reflect on their passions, strengths, and values. Use career assessments or visualization exercises to explore different possibilities. Discuss their past experiences to identify patterns of satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Encourage them to set specific, achievable goals that align with their insights. Suggest small steps, like networking or skill-building, to explore new opportunities and gain confidence. By providing support and clear steps, you can help them find clarity and purpose in their career journey.

Exploring interests is key to finding a meaningful career, but it’s important to differentiate between hobbies and career interests. While hobbies bring joy and relaxation, turning them into a career isn’t always advisable. I’ve guided many to recognise that not all passions are meant to be professions. A career should be built on interests that can sustain and grow over time, while hobbies remain as cherished activities that provide balance and pleasure outside of work.

1.Identify Passions: Encourage your client to reflect on activities and subjects they are passionate about. 2.Evaluate Skills: Help them assess their strengths and talents that align with their interests. 3.Research Careers: Guide them in exploring careers that combine their interests and skills, providing a sense of fulfillment and direction.

Según mi experiencia cada cliente es un mundo completamente diferente , esto incluye que los intereses de cada uno son distintos por ello desde esa personalización de mis servicios los ayudo a explorar sus intereses centrado en su propósito de vida y la oferta de valor que son al mundo. Este proceso les permite acceder a todo el potencial que tienen y el autodescubrimiento.

Create a vision board and write down your dreams and goals. Write down the steps you need to take to get there. Or you can create different scenarios with pros and cons. How do they align with your values? Can you see yourself performing those roles? If not why not?

It’s important to explore their interests as such exploration will reveal paths that go deeper. From my perspective, digital transformation, project management or business development are always about passion which usually results to excellence. The client can make a list of activities that intrigue them, industries that interest them and projects that they engage in until they lose sense of time. Such an exercise is beyond establishing hobbies; it attempts to find an intersection between what an individual enjoys and what he/she can choose as a profession. As a consequence the discipline found in one’s work with respect towards his/her personal proclivities will harvest both opportunity and profusion leading to durability of gains.

To gain clarity and purpose, it’s important to: - Ask questions that forces your client to reflect. * What do they enjoy doing? * What can they do a little more easily than others? * Where do they see themselves in 1, 3, 5 and 10 years? - People are more likely to succeed if they pitch their tent in their area of strength.

Identifying your client’s strengths is a vital component of the career clarity process. Strengths are the unique skills and talents that individuals naturally excel at and enjoy using. By helping your client recognize their strengths, you can guide them toward careers where they can leverage these abilities. In my experience, I often helped young students identify their strengths, whether it was in reading, math, or creative projects. Seeing them light up when they discovered what they were good at reinforced the importance of recognizing and nurturing strengths. Similarly, by using assessments or reflective exercises with your client, you can help them pinpoint their strengths and discuss how they can be applied in professional settings.

Finding out what one is good at helps steer person in such a way that their desirable career will help them prosper. For instance, during my time as a professional, I have realized that one’s life can be changed by harnessing certain unique abilities. Strengths are often a combination of innate talents and acquired skills; these are things that you do without much effort and leave you feeling fulfilled. Think about accomplishments, ask for opinions and use some tests to know strengths. ‘Where else can these strengths be employed in other careers?’ should be discussed so that they can identify the kinds of jobs where they excel. This way, not only do they perform better, but they also enjoy their work and it becomes part of who they are.

Identifying strengths is essential for choosing a career path that feels natural and rewarding. I often help my coachees see how their strengths align with their chosen path. This alignment not only makes the learning curve smoother but also enhances their effectiveness and efficiency quickly. Focusing on strengths allows them to contribute meaningfully from the outset, building confidence and paving the way for a successful and satisfying career.

Help them reflect on past experiences and moments that brought them satisfaction. From there, you can start to piece together a direction that feels right for them, focusing on what aligns with their values and long-term goals. Keep it simple and personal!

When considering options I always start by helping the client identify the ‘perfect’ job with the perfect company . I ask them to list 2 or 3 companies they would love to work for . I then work with them to find alternative industries that could accommodate any transferable skills . If someone is looking for their next career role I encourage them to speculatively approach the companies in the target list and then build a search profile on linked in to match their skillsets and ambitions.

Once values, interests, and strengths are clear, it’s time to consider options. I guide my coachees to evaluate which career paths best fit their criteria, but we also look at the broader picture—company culture, industry trends, growth potential, and compensation. By weighing all these factors, they can make an informed decision that aligns with their overall life goals and circumstances, ensuring a well-rounded career choice.

Llevar a mi cliente a que explore las opciones que tiene a la mano para llegar a ese estado ideal es clave para generar acciones que den resultados. Llevarlo a que investigue el mercado laboral y descubra que tiene pero que le hace falta por desarrollar para enfrentar un mercado altamente competitivo , le permite desarrollar su potencial y habilidades.

I like to establish direction and goals early in the process as it helps to steer the support and mentoring in the right direction . But before I work with a client to set goals I try to fully understand the current situation. What are the real motivations for wanting to change ? Sometimes the outcome is that people can see a way forward in their own company by ie finding a better way to communicate with their bosses .

Desde mi experiencia he aprendido que lo que no se mide no se mejora, por ello se hacer necesario que las metas que se establezco con mi cliente se vayan midiendo paulatinamente y hacer los ajustes que sean ncesarios, la trazabilidad del cumpliento de estas metas deben ser soportadas con evidencias que le permitan ver a ambas partes el progreso.

Estabelecer metas e reconhecer cada evolução é essencial para o sucesso. Identifico oportunidades e apoio na construção de metas, focando nos pilares fundamentais de qualquer carreira: Resultados, Competências, Relacionamentos e Escolhas. É crucial que esses quatro pilares estejam bem equilibrados para alcançar objetivos profissionais sustentáveis. O equilíbrio entre eles garante não apenas o progresso contínuo, mas também a criação de uma base sólida para o sucesso a longo prazo, proporcionando um crescimento harmonioso e sustentável em todas as dimensões da carreira.

I think a good place to start is knowing what you are good at and what you enjoy. Some of this is apparent in your choices to date and successful projects or hobbies but there are unseen and unknown elements too that should be flushed out to give a more rounded understanding of self and skills and motivators. I like to use tools like Kolbe-A, Strengths Finder and DISC & Motivators to help reveal the other parts of the Johari window.

When creating the plan I always make sure we consider : - the supreme goal( most of the people do not know it so it’s why it’s difficult for most of them to understand which career path to follow next ) - understanding their strengths and which career suits them based on their physiognomy

Desde mi experiencia dicho plan debe ser realista y ajustado a los intereses y/o objetivos de mi cliente. Este plan de acción no debe ser solo al final del proceso , es necesario que el plan de acción este basado en acciones diarias o semanales y debe integrar los compromisos y acciones que mi cliente sostendrá para seguir creciendo exponencialente frente al desarrollo de su carrera y propósito.

When the client is uncertain about their career path, I help them throughout the journey of: - self-assessment: assess their values, explore their interests and identify their strengths - considering different options: progress on the career path, changing companies or changing careers - set goals: establish the vision is so important The client can only achieve their goals if commits to execute actions, therefore, create an action plan is fundamental to succeed. I work with the client to develop a plan. I'll support the client as their accountability partner.

One thing I used myself and am coaching nowadays is the Harada method. Named after it's Japanese creator it focuses on setting a goal, finding 64 actions and habits that contribute towards reaching the goal and following up on those. Books and videos are available in a variety of languages. More info needed? Contact me ;)