{"id":451,"date":"2019-07-23T16:07:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T16:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/?p=451"},"modified":"2019-07-23T16:07:50","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T16:07:50","slug":"coaching-for-any-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/coaching-for-any-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaching For Any Level"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/coaching.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-448 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/coaching.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"156\" \/><\/a>Whether you\u2019re starting out in your career or have spent years climbing the ladder, working with a coach provides an opportunity to achieve both short-term and long-term goals, as well as improvement in other areas. Wherever you stand in your job right now, chances are you\u2019re wondering what the future holds in the next year or five years and beyond. Let\u2019s start with a few questions that everyone should ask himself or herself, from entry level to executive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do you feel about your career? Do you like going to work?<\/li>\n<li>Do you feel you\u2019ve reached your full potential or do you feel like there\u2019s something better for you out there?<\/li>\n<li>Is your career in alignment with your values?<\/li>\n<li>What areas do you feel could use improvement? Are there skill areas you\u2019d like to learn and\/or develop?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maybe you feel like you\u2019re too busy and just trying to deal with the day-to-day to really answer these questions. That\u2019s where coaching can help. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coaching for Entry Level Employees:<\/strong> You had such optimism and excitement starting out, but maybe that enthusiasm is starting to wane a bit. Your confidence might be a little tattered and you\u2019re wondering if there\u2019s potential in your career (or if you\u2019ve even chosen the right field in the first place). Working with a coach provides guidance and accountability, as well as tools and strategies to help you build a fulfilling career that actually makes you excited to go to work!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coaching for Middle Management:<\/strong> You\u2019ve been working for a while and you\u2019ve reached a management position. Now what? This is often the time where you can feel \u201cstuck\u201d and wondering if you\u2019ve made the right career decision. You\u2019ve invested a fair number of years in your present career, so would it make sense to make changes now? And what does the future hold? Is there potential for more and how can it be achieved? Coaching really delves into these areas and provides clarity and accountability for your future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coaching for Executives:<\/strong> Perhaps you\u2019re thinking, \u201can executive has reached the pinnacle of his\/her career. Why would coaching even be needed at this level?\u201d Executives face a number of challenges that make coaching an effective and necessary component to unlock leadership potential. It not only maximizes an executive\u2019s skill set, but it also develops a stronger team. Leadership is a skill that must be honed and working with a coach can help executives build a work environment that emphasizes employee trust and loyalty. And that\u2019s just the beginning. There\u2019s also building emotional intelligence, learning impactful communication and establishing a work\/home balance, just to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re just getting started or have been at it for years, working with a coach can benefit you at any level. <strong>Leah M. Joppy and Associates <\/strong>is ready to help you at any stage of your career. Call us at 301-670-0051 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:leah@lmja.com\">leah@lmja.com<\/a> and let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re starting out in your career or have spent years climbing the ladder, working with a coach provides an opportunity to achieve both short-term and long-term goals, as well as improvement in other areas. 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