Coaching process differs from mentoring. The process of mentoring is more directive and guides individuals’ activities whereas, coaching process helps individuals to become more self-regulated and supports lifelong learning (Yates, 2018). In the coaching process, coach and coachee form a partnership whereby, the coachee takes the necessary steps forward to close the gap between the present state and the future state. Coaching generates positive outcomes such as increased engagement, enhanced productivity and leadership development.

Career coaching differs from career development programs and are generally oriented towards individuals to attain their career goals. Career coaches helps individuals to identify their full potential, focus upon specific skills for the position and come up with plans for their future careers (Kamens, 2015). A carer coach is not a counsellor, but a carer coach will work with you, genuinely shares your career interests, instils motivation and provides personalised advice on your career decisions.

Career coaching provides individuals with inspiration, build resilience and goal commitment. Further, career coaching also enables individuals to identify their self-efficacy levels, to set realistic career goals, to overcome feelings of insecurity and to progress job search with optimum direction (Taggar & Kuron, 2016). As the future of work environment is changing rapidly, an overall understanding of the career coaching process and various coaching styles will help individuals to discover their career paths forward.

References

Kamens, J. (2015). Career coaching for scientists. Nature Biotechnology, 33(6), 668-669.

Taggar, S., & Kuron, L. K. (2016). The toll of perceived injustice on job search self-efficacy and behaviour. Career Development International, 21(3), 279-298.

Yates, J. (2018). Career coaching tools: Evidence- based techniques for practice. Journal of the National Institute of Career Education and Counselling, 41(1), 33-38.

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