Career Counselling and Coaching in Sooke, British Columbia.

As one approaches change or beginning in one;s career it is important to link ones choice to something that also fulfills deeper needs and skills. I guide clients through a process of recalling a number of moments in their lives when they were satisfied and pleased with the outcomes of their actions. From this we can deduce a career path that will allow the client to express their greatest assets. Sometimes a person may be out of synch with their current work environment but otherwise on the right track.

Are you feeling lost over where to go in your career? Do you find yourself stuck debating practicality vs. what you really want to do? Is it hard to even connect with what you want to do at all? These dilemmas, as well as the overwhelm that comes with career transition, are the sort of issues I am glad to help you with. Working with me means unpacking your deeper identity, helping you to better understand who you are and what you want from life. From here, we consider the ‘nuts and bolts’ of how to prepare for career transition, including organizing your day and addressing the inner-critic. I look forward to chatting with you about achieving your dream vocation.

My approach to career counselling and planning is taken from the now famous resource Designing Your Life. We apply Design Thinking to reframe obstacles to opportunities in creative ways that may be impossible to imagine now. Then we design plans to give you the inspiration and practical experiences that prove what career decision will bring you the greatest happiness, fulfillment, and reward.

I adopt a client-centric approach focused on empowering individuals to navigate their professional journey with clarity and confidence. Through personalized assessments, goal-setting, and exploration of individual strengths and values, clients gain a deeper understanding of their career aspirations. I provide guidance on strategic decision-making, skill development, and effective job search strategies to align their career paths with personal goals. By fostering self-awareness and offering practical tools for professional development, clients benefit from a transformative experience that not only enhances their career trajectories but also promotes a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

You may be considering career choices or changes and need some guidance and feedback. Your career affects your relationships and your family. For example, working away from home may bring extra income but also problems that make you need to review decisions and priorities. You may be experiencing burn out or a feeling of being overwhelmed and may need to look at some strategies to manage and balance your life better. You be feeling stuck or discouraged in your job and, regardless of your age, wonder what options you have. There may be situations or conflicts at your work that are distressing you and you would like some coaching to deal with them.

Our careers are one of the outward expressions of who we are. They are an important statement of self. Sometimes we become stale in our chosen professions. Sometimes we need a whole new venue. Our career counselling work together will explore who you are as a unique person, who you really want to be, as an expression of self. It may involve the deepest question: What brings me Joy?

Whether you feel frustrated, are disillusioned, or your circumstances force you, you will benefit greatly from discovering what you would love to do? Do your feelings make sense to you? Are you realistic about what you can do and what it would take to change that? Are you aware of your limitations and talents? Do you know the job market? A systematic review of all or some of those questions forms the basis of a realistic action plan to make a change. I believe you need to identify the crucial questions first, then answer each question in turn. To get clear on what needs to be done and how to go about it may take time and considerable effort, but can be done and always pays in the end.

I am honoured that you are interested in my services and I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I have been described as slightly non-conventional in the counselling world, which suits me perfectly, and also tends to suit youth who are trying to stand up to the force of the problems in their life. I am very comfortable working with this population, and I feel fortunate that I can connect with teens the way I do, conventionally or in a way that makes sense to them.

While most career counselors love to give you capacity based profiles of what your talents and interests are for your best bet career choices, Grey Matters international believes that most people make predictably irrational decisions and then after making them learn way to make them fit into their identities using various types of rationalizations and strategies. We are able to assist folks in career counseling type settings by giving a deeper look at their decision making profile so they can better understand where the core frustration or desire is coming from in the world of work. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

I understand that life transitions can bring about a sense of uncertainty, especially when it comes to your career path. In our career counseling sessions, we'll take a holistic approach, exploring your skills, interests, and values to help you make informed decisions. We'll also look at practical aspects like resume building and interview techniques. While change can be daunting, it's also an opportunity for growth and new beginnings. Together, we'll work to not only navigate these transitions but to also turn them into stepping stones for a fulfilling career and a brighter future.

It is one thing to embark on a new career path, and a whole other to find the sweet spot of purpose, contribution, vitality and practical stability that leads to a really fulfilling vocation. The latter requires the courage to allow, shape and stay with a vision and the skills to navigate the inevitable peaks and valleys in confidence that are natural to the process. It is necessary to develop the ability to structure your own time toward your goal, maintaining the stability necessary to take new opportunities and creative risks. I offer coaching for those motivated to move into this place.

Who benefits from career counselling? You might be a student looking for direction or a person considering a career change. You may also be looking to delve deep and assess your talents, skills, interests, personality or learning style. Learning more about who you are and how you want to spend the next decades of your life are all considerations in career counselling. Assessment tools can be very helpful in making informed career choices and developing a personalized career path but are best utilized along with an experienced counsellor. Psychotherapeutic tools such as EFT and Mindfulness Based approaches can provide depths of understanding one's self.

In order to find the ideal career one must explore and utilize one's passions. The best type of work is that which seems like play. You want to be able to say, "Not only do I love this, but I get paid to do it!" Sharolyn's action-oriented approach helps you identify your career oriented passions and maximize your potential within them. Contact her to begin your career search today!