Recognising your skills 

Seeking feedback from others around you will help you identify strengths and weaknesses you have previously overlooked. Regularly journaling is a fantastic way to track any patterns you have and it is an effective way to jot down any other skills you might want to develop on. 

Coaching 

Seeking a coaching program can bring great benefits when developing a career path and planning your future development. Many workplaces will offer coaching and mentoring as part of their learning and development plan and should be carefully considered as part of the benefits package.  
 
There are many benefits associated with coaching including: 

Personalised approach: advice is provided based on each person’s strengths, weaknesses, and career goals. This offers great opportunities to discuss closely what aspirations the person has and development opportunities to enable achievement. 

• Building up confidence: Encouraging someone by providing constructive feedback boosts confidence and gives people the courage to take on new responsibilities.  

• Skill Development: Coaches help individuals identify the skills needed for career development and provide the opportunity to put a strategy in place to help them some important skills such as communication, leadership, or technical skills. 

• Work Performance: Coaching helps people to deal with all daily tasks and improves performance by teaching them how to communicate and manage their time effectively. 

• Goal Setting and Accountability: A coach helps individuals set clear, achievable goals and holds them accountable for making progress, keeping them focused and motivated. 

• Career Transition Support: For those changing jobs, industries, or returning to the workforce, job coaches provide valuable insight into making these transitions smoother by helping with resume building, interview preparation, and networking. 

• Networking and Opportunities: Coaches may also provide networking tips and strategies or connect individuals with opportunities that align with their career path. 

• Stress and Conflict Management: Coaches can offer techniques for managing workplace stress or resolving conflicts, improving overall well-being and job satisfaction. 

• Wellbeing and stress management: a good coach should be able to offer advice and recommend techniques for managing workplace stress or resolving conflicts, improving overall well-being and job satisfaction. 

• Career development: coaching helps individuals set clear, achievable goals and holds them accountable for making progress, keeping them focused and motivated which reflects positively on career development opportunities. 

To summarise, job coaching can enhance professional growth, improve workplace dynamics, and create more fulfilling career paths. 

Work Life Balance and Wellbeing 

A healthy work-life balance offers many benefits that enhance both personal well-being and professional performance. Key benefits include: 

• Improved Mental Health
• Increased Productivity
• Better Job Satisfaction
• Better Physical Health
• Stronger Relationships not only professionally but also in our personal lives
• Reduces risk of burnout
• Improved Focus and Concentration
• Personal and Professional Growth
• Better Time Management
• Positive Workplace Culture

In short, maintaining a work-life balance contributes to overall happiness, health, and long-term career success.