Behind the Scenes: What A Career & Transition Coaching Practice Actually Looks Like

Here's what a real career & transition coaching practice actually looks like.
People often picture coaching a little differently than it actually is.
Nine people. Different industries, different ages, different countries, and one thing in common. Here's an honest look at who I work with, why they're there, what a real coaching conversation does, and why transition, not crisis, is usually the moment coaching matters most.

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My brain wakes up at 4 pm. And yours? Our biological clock (Chronotype)

Mornings were never my thing. Dr. Camilla Kringe's work on biological clock confirms we're wired differently. Knowing our chronotype, ie the time of day when our energy, focus, and creativity naturally peak, can help us work with our biology instead of against it and make a real difference in how we feel and perform. You can test your chronotype at : https://qxmd.com/calculate/calculator_829/morningness-eveningness-questionnaire-meq

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The Circle of Control - What's Actually in Your Control (And What Isn't)

Chasing the "right" career decision can feel like a full-time job. This post is about what actually helps: getting clear on what's within your control, like gathering information and trusting your gut, and making peace with what isn't. A grounded reflection for anyone weighing career choices (and other) without a guaranteed outcome.

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The Passion Quest by Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, MCC

Sometimes our passions lie below the surface. It has been so long since we have fed our passions, we forget what they look and feel like. The following exercise will help you to get back in touch with your life’s passions. You need at least 30 minutes in a comfortable place to adequately do this exercise.

It is best to do this with a buddy. Answer the questions out loud. Speaking about your passions helps you to recall the wonderful feelings they inspire.

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