Making the decision to change careers or to relocate to another city/country/continent can be daunting. Feelings of imposter syndrome, loneliness, and in case of relocating, language barriers can make it harder for you to settle and adjust. As a life coach who’s lived in four different continents and speaks three languages, who also made ten career changes in twenty years of my career life, I can guide you through these changes by helping you set clear and achievable goals such as:
- Objectives Assessment: As a life coach I will encourage you to objectively evaluate the potential benefits and drawbacks of a career change or relocation. I will help you create a comprehensive list of pros and cons based on your values, priorities, and aspirations.
- Identifying Strengths and Passions: Through assessments and discussions, as a life coach I can help you identify your strengths, passions, values ad transferable skills. This clarity can guide your decision-making process.
- Risk Analysis: As a life coach, I will assist in assessing the risks associated with the change. This could involve evaluating financial implications, potential setbacks, or changes specifically to the new career path or location.
- Values Alignment: As your life coach, I will help you align the pros and cons with your core values and long-term aspirations. Sometimes, a particular option might seem favourable on paper, but it might not align with your values or long-term goals.
- Setting SMART Goals: As your life coach we can together, establish SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant/Realistic. Time-bound) goals. These goals could include milestones like networking with professionals in your desired field or researching opportunities in a new location.
- Creating an Action Plan: As a life coach I will work with you to create a detailed action plan. This will outline the steps needed to achieve your goals, including updating your resume, developing new skills, or connecting with mentors in your target Industry or location.
- Managing Obstacles: Career changes and relocations often come with challenges. As a life coach I can help you anticipate and navigate these obstacles, offering strategies to overcome fear, uncertainties, or potential setbacks.
- Decision-Making Framework: As a life coach, I can assist in creating a decision-making framework. This might involve weighing the importance of each pro and con, considering the potential impact on your life, career, and family, and evaluating how well each option aligns with your overall goals.
- Mitigating Cons and Maximising Pros: After identifying the cons, as life coach, I can assist you in developing strategies to mitigate or overcome them. Similarly, I can help maximize the benefits by leveraging your strengths and resources.
- Reflection and Revaluation: Through the process, as a life coach, I will encourage reflection. This allows you to revaluate your priorities, goals, and potential impact of the decision on your life.
- Accountability and Support: As your life coach, I will serve as an accountability partner, providing ongoing support, encouragement, and guidance, Regular check-ins can help you stay on track and adjust your approach as needed.
- Celebrating Milestones: Celebrating even small victories is essential. As your life coach I can help you acknowledge and celebrate milestones achieved on the path to your new career or location.
Remember, the process of changing careers or relocating can be complex, and having a structured plan with a supportive guide can significantly increase your chances of success. A life coach can provide the necessary framework and support to make this transition smoother and more manageable.