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Career Strategy and Goals

When it comes to having a career strategy and goals, many people don't have the time or knowledge needed to come up with either. Most of the time, those are the people who aren't moving ahead at work. While this may be fine for some, others like to advance - for a number of reasons. From more money to more power to the simple sense of accomplishment at advancing in a career, there are many reasons a person may want to come up with a career strategy and goals. Here at Mentaline.com, you can find business coaches who offer career coaching online that can help a person achieve their career goals more easily.

The Overall Strategy

The first step to advancing in a career is to come up with an overall strategy or plan for advancement. This is very important because a plan for advancement is going to be different if someone wants to be the CFO as opposed to the CEO of a company. For others, the career plan may be to work for a corporation for a specific period of time then branch off on their own. In any of these cases, it is vital for a person to know what they want to achieve. Only when this overall career strategy is figured out can any real plan for advancement be put together.

The Specific Goals

After coming up with an overall career strategy, the next step is to put into place concrete steps or goals that can be completed while working toward a larger goal. Here are some of the common goals people strive to reach.

  • Higher Wages - Making more money is something many people want to achieve. Career coaching can help a person make a better paycheck a reality.
  • Better Title - Along with a bigger paycheck, another goal of many people is to advance in the company when it comes to responsibilities and having a title.
  • More Power - While the title is nice, having power at a company and earning the respect of peers and superiors is another worthy goal.

Different people may have other reasons for wanting to come up with a career strategy and goals, but those are some of the basics. A life coach can help with other goals as well.

Career Coaching: Career Strategy and Goals

The career coaches on Mentaline offer online career coaching because they know how difficult it can be to get ahead in the modern world. These coaches are available to give comfort, support, and practical advice that can be used to move a career forward quickly. Having an overall career strategy allows a person to come up with smaller goals that are not only achievable, but also connect together to allow a person to accomplish more in their career.

Definition of Career Strategy and Goals

Defining a career strategy and goals are techniques used by career coaches to help a person achieve all they can whatever their job might be. Career coaching can help a person identify long range strategy while also preparing smaller and easily achievable tasks.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Career Strategy and Goals

  • Looking at the big picture
  • Putting the pieces together as goals
  • Motivation
  • Burnout

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Angela Conway
Angela Conway

Angela Conway

Manchester
Coach
About me

Flexible, quality career coaching from a skilled experienced personal coach who will guide you through every step of your career coaching process.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Too much work
    • Too much partying
    • Stress
    • Exhaustion
    • Interpersonal problems

    » Definition Achieving a proper balance between work and life is an important method to achieve happiness. Life coaching can help a person learn techniques and principles that will help with balancing life and work.
    » Symptoms
    • Setting goals
    • Furthering education
    • Career advice
    • Social development

    » Definition Personal development is the way in which a person becomes better during the course of their life. For some this may mean career advancement while for others it may mean having a healthy and happy family. No matter the goals, life coaching can help with personal development.
    » Symptoms
    • Forced career change
    • Voluntary career change

    » Definition Changing a career field can be a stressful experience filled with many unknowns and the chance of failure. Career coaching can help a person make the best of a change in career field, whether it's voluntary or was decided for them.
    » Symptoms
    • Formatting a resume
    • Things to include on a CV
    • Things to avoid when writing a CV
    • Professionalism

    » Definition Writing a CV (Curriculum Vitae) or resume consists of listing personal information as well as past education and work history in an easy to read one page format. While the specifics will vary slightly from person to person, a career coach can help make the process of writing a resume easier.
    » Symptoms
    • Identifying strengths
    • Identifying weaknesses
    • Matching skills with careers

    » Definition Identifying competencies consists of listing positives about a person's abilities in order to determine what type of career might best fit a person's personality. A career coach can help make the process of identifying competencies a little bit easier.
    » Symptoms
    • Looking at the big picture
    • Putting the pieces together as goals
    • Motivation
    • Burnout

    » Definition Defining a career strategy and goals are techniques used by career coaches to help a person achieve all they can whatever their job might be. Career coaching can help a person identify long range strategy while also preparing smaller and easily achievable tasks.
Prices
First session 116 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 129 GBP
You save 13 GBP
Career Discovery program x3 sessions
(60 min.)
116 GBP
Anita Douglas
Anita Douglas

Anita Douglas

Redditch | Age: 41
Coach , Hypnotherapist , Counsellor/Therapist
About me

As a highly skilled, ethical and professional practitioner I adopt a down to earth approach. I recognise that each client is an individual and therefore deserves the benefit of a tailored plan. A gentle non-judgmental approach is taken.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Nonverbal communication skills
    • Verbal communication skills
    • Public speaking
    • Making the sale or negotiation
    • Managing time
    • Starting a business
    • Improving performance
    • Being a better manager

    » Definition Business coaching is counseling that is directed toward helping a person achieve more in the business world. There are many specific areas that a business coach can help, but business coaching is recommended for those who want to accomplish more in their career.
    » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Panic attacks
    • Detached feelings
    • Feelings that the world is unreal
    • Trembling or twitching

    » Definition Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that affect a person's anxiety levels, leaving them unable to function in society. Psychotherapy is very useful in treatment for anxiety disorders.
    » Symptoms
    • Inability to talk
    • Blackout - memory loss
    • Acting automatically
    • Sleeplessness
    • Irritability
    • Anger
    • Limiting of life choices
    • Hopelessness

    » Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Dread of certain objects
    • Extreme fear of certain situations
    • Shortness of breath
    • Fast heart rate
    • Irrational fears

    » Definition Phobias are an intense and persistent fear (usually irrational) of things, activities, or situations. Symptoms include anxiety, loss of breath, racing heart, as well as other physical and emotional signs. Treatment for phobias with counseling and therapy is recommended.
    » Symptoms
    • An excess of anger that can lash out at any time
    • Often not understanding why you are angry about something
    • Being unable to focus your anger to appropriate parties

    » Definition Anger management is the process of controlling one’s anger through therapeutic techniques and exercises.
Prices
Hypnotherapy Meeting (Redditch)
(60 min.)
65 GBP
Lis Petersson
Lis Petersson

Lis Petersson

Copenhagen, Denmark | Age: 48
Coach
About me

I have more than 10 years experience as a coach and I’m passionate to support, inspire and motivate others to find their inner resources in the abundance of options and influences everyday life offers us.

See more on www.Lifecoach.dk

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Nonverbal communication skills
    • Verbal communication skills
    • Public speaking
    • Making the sale or negotiation
    • Managing time
    • Starting a business
    • Improving performance
    • Being a better manager

    » Definition Business coaching is counseling that is directed toward helping a person achieve more in the business world. There are many specific areas that a business coach can help, but business coaching is recommended for those who want to accomplish more in their career.
    » Symptoms
    • Too much work
    • Too much partying
    • Stress
    • Exhaustion
    • Interpersonal problems

    » Definition Achieving a proper balance between work and life is an important method to achieve happiness. Life coaching can help a person learn techniques and principles that will help with balancing life and work.
    » Symptoms
    • Interviewing
    • Writing a resume
    • Setting career goals
    • Switching careers
    • Entering the workforce

    » Definition Career coaching is help that focuses on assisting a person with work and career related issues. While similar to other forms of counseling, it specifically deals with work related issues.
    » Symptoms
    • Positivity versus negativity
    • Passion
    • Energy
    • Ability to achieve goals

    » Definition Motivation refers to the energy or actions that are needed to achieve a goal. Without motivation a person may be unable to reach their goals, no matter how simple they might be. Life coaching can help teach a person to motivate themselves so that more can be accomplished.
    » Symptoms
    • Low self-confidence
    • Low self-worth
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Withdrawal

    » Definition A person with a low self-esteem may be unable to lead a full and healthy life because of their problems with self-image and self-worth. Whatever the cause of the self-esteem issues, a life coach can help by providing practical tips and advice on how to overcome low self-esteem.
    » Symptoms
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Muscle tension
    • Headaches
    • Stomach trouble
    • Fatigue
    • Nervousness
    • Anxiety
    • Overeating
    • Loss of energy and enthusiasm
    • Mood changes

    » Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.
Prices
First session 45 GBP
Normal price (90 min.) 90 GBP
You save 45 GBP
Coaching
(90 min.)
45 GBP
One2One rating: 5
Dee Phillips
Dee Phillips

Dee Phillips

London | Age: 44
Coach , Counsellor/Therapist , Psychotherapist
About me

I am an experienced Counsellor/ Psychotherapist , Life Coach and Assertion trainer. I have extensive experience in one to one, couples, family and group work therapy and coaching. If you want to move forward give me a call.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Inability to talk
    • Blackout - memory loss
    • Acting automatically
    • Sleeplessness
    • Irritability
    • Anger
    • Limiting of life choices
    • Hopelessness

    » Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Goal Setting
    • Career Strategy
    • Relationship Help
    • Personal Improvement
    • Identifying strengths and weaknesses

    » Definition Personal coaching refers to counseling that is directed toward helping a person achieve more in their life.
    » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Panic attacks
    • Detached feelings
    • Feelings that the world is unreal
    • Trembling or twitching

    » Definition Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that affect a person's anxiety levels, leaving them unable to function in society. Psychotherapy is very useful in treatment for anxiety disorders.
    » Symptoms
    • Interviewing
    • Writing a resume
    • Setting career goals
    • Switching careers
    • Entering the workforce

    » Definition Career coaching is help that focuses on assisting a person with work and career related issues. While similar to other forms of counseling, it specifically deals with work related issues.
    » Symptoms
    • Guilt
    • Sadness
    • Shock / Disbelief
    • Anger
    • Fear
    • Fatigue
    • Nausea,
    • Weight fluctuation

    » Definition Grief and loss are two powerful human emotions that cause intense sorrow when a person dies. Psychotherapy can help with all the emotional and physical symptoms that sometimes accompany loss and grief.
    » Symptoms
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Muscle tension
    • Headaches
    • Stomach trouble
    • Fatigue
    • Nervousness
    • Anxiety
    • Overeating
    • Loss of energy and enthusiasm
    • Mood changes

    » Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.
Prices
Confidnece Building by telephone
(30 min.)
20 GBP
Christine Alexander-Smith
Christine Alexander-Smith

Christine Alexander-Smith

Basingstoke, Hampshire
Coach
About me

Professional Development Coach
Roads are for Jouneys and not for Destinations

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Public speaking
    • Multimedia slideshows
    • Commanding an audience

    » Definition Presentation skills are those that help a person make a better presentation. Whether the audience is one person (a business owner or big client) or a crowd of thousands, there are presentation skills that can be taught by a business coach.
    » Symptoms
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Performance
    • Punctuality

    » Definition Entering the workforce can be a stressful experience for many people. Whether it's a teenager getting their first job, or a housewife getting a job in her 30s, there are many issues that may come up. A career coach can help make entering the workforce a smoother process.
    » Symptoms
    • Interviewing
    • Writing a resume
    • Setting career goals
    • Switching careers
    • Entering the workforce

    » Definition Career coaching is help that focuses on assisting a person with work and career related issues. While similar to other forms of counseling, it specifically deals with work related issues.
    » Symptoms
    • Income
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Job satisfaction

    » Definition Career change options are different methods a person has to switch careers. While there are many reasons people may want to do this, career coaching can help them identify the best ways to change careers.
    » Symptoms
    • Setting goals
    • Furthering education
    • Career advice
    • Social development

    » Definition Personal development is the way in which a person becomes better during the course of their life. For some this may mean career advancement while for others it may mean having a healthy and happy family. No matter the goals, life coaching can help with personal development.
    » Symptoms
    • Looking at the big picture
    • Putting the pieces together as goals
    • Motivation
    • Burnout

    » Definition Defining a career strategy and goals are techniques used by career coaches to help a person achieve all they can whatever their job might be. Career coaching can help a person identify long range strategy while also preparing smaller and easily achievable tasks.
Prices
First session 68 GBP
Normal price (45 min.) 75 GBP
You save 8 GBP
Career Coaching for Women
(45 min.)
68 GBP
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