What do you do if you're unsure about your career goals and need assistance?

As someone who has seen the benefits of coaching from both sides, I understand its value in clarifying career goals and overcoming barriers. When I needed direction, working with a coach offered me personalized strategies and accountability. I recommend personal coaching to clients feeling stuck or uncertain, as it can be transformative.

If you are unsure about your professional goals, probably it's due to some internal resistance to change. Fear (perhpas the most common one), comfort, apathy are emotions and feelings that do not allow you to progress. And when you are thinking on career goals, they frequenly appear. So as part of the evaluation of your current situation, those resistance should be analyzed and managed. Thinking on what you really want to do (and visualize it) before thinking about your reality helps you to look at it wtih a different perspective (that's why the G goes before the R in the GROW methodology)

Think about what you enjoy doing and what you're good at. Look into different jobs and industries to see what interests you. Talk to mentors or career counsellors who can give you advice based on their experiences. Try out different activities or roles to see what you like. Set small goals to explore new skills or network in areas you're curious about. Consider your values and lifestyle when thinking about career options. Stay open to new opportunities and be willing to adjust your goals as you learn more.

The first place I would go to when feeling unsure about my career goals is to make sense of my current circumstances/reality by looking at my accumulated experiences so far including trainings and education, my passions, interests. Let this process take the space it needs. Speak to people who know you and whose observations you trust. Hear yourself speak and most importantly how you feel as you share. Think about what is your intrinsic motivation for wanting to change something in my current job situation? What matters to you in this phase of your life? The why we do something is more important than anything else. The 'why' gradually aligns us to what we love to do even if we don't know what we want to do but it helps us move closer to it.

Reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, likes, and dislikes. Understand your unique skills and how you can leverage them. Ask yourself, "Am I satisfied with my current job? What changes can I make to improve my career trajectory?" This self-analysis will not only give you a sense of direction but also clarity on the areas you need to work on. Remember, it's okay to feel unsure. It's a sign that you're growing and evolving. Keep exploring, keep learning, and never stop pushing your boundaries.

Typically we don't make certain questions to ourselves because we don't want to hear the answers, or we are afraid of the answers. But, sometimes, we need to hear exactly those questions we don't want to reply to, because when those words go out from our mouth and enters through our hears, they hit on our brain and veil of our eyes falls. For that, you need an external and impartial person that is not worried about making those proper questions.

Navigating the world of work can be a confusing journey filled with roadblocks and detours. We often find ourselves grappling with questions... If these questions resonate - Consider hiring a personal coach. A personal coach can be a game-changer. They provide personalized guidance, helping you uncover your strengths, identify your passion, and align them with a suitable career path. A coach doesn't just offer advice; they challenge you to think deeply, explore new perspectives, and ultimately, pave the way towards a fulfilling career. Sometimes, all we need is a different viewpoint to spark a flame in our career journey. So, if you're feeling stuck, unsure, or just need a little push, a personal coach could be the answer.

A personal coach will accompany you in your journey to discover you own and unique resources that will allow you be teh best version of yourself to reach your goal. And he/she will do it with no judgement, listening to you and without being directive (because no one knows you better than yourself); being at your same level and co-creating with you a space of trust, confidence and grow. The coach will make you to look within, think and reflect because he/she will do those questions that you don't want to hear; those questions that you do not want to do to yourself; those questions that you are afraid of the answers; those questions you must to reply to progress and to hear the answers with your own voice.

A career coaching conversation can be a game changer if client come prepared . Prior to the session, client might spend sometime thinking about what do they want to achieve out of the conversation. While coach will discuss about challenges, options or action plan, unless clients are clear about what are the outcome they are looking for and committed to take the necessary actions discussed in the conversations, some clients might not see the values of what coaching conversations could bring.

Recuerda que en un proceso de coaching tú eres el responsable de tu propio proceso de aprendizaje. El coach no te dirá qué debes hacer, qué camino debes elegir ni cómo vas a alcanzar lo que buscas. No es un consultor, ni un consejero, es un acompañante, un profesional que te ayudará con algunas preguntas enfocadas en que observes cosas que no veías antes.

In addition to seeking career assistance, critical considerations include self-reflection on strengths and interests, exploring various industries and roles, seeking mentorship or career counseling, networking with professionals in different fields, gaining diverse experiences through internships or volunteering, setting short and long-term goals, staying open to new opportunities, continuously learning and upskilling, and prioritizing work-life balance and personal fulfillment in career decision-making. Flexibility and adaptability are key for navigating career uncertainty effectively.