Career Counselling and Coaching in Black Diamond, Alberta.

Job loss can a very stressful experience! Many people are currently navigating this stressful life-changing event due to Covid-19. While some people may experience job loss as a relief or a welcome change, for others it brings a complex web of stress, doubt, and uncertainty. Regardless, job loss invites a great deal of personal and professional reflection. This is a significant time in your life and counselling can be used to help process such a significant life event. Career counselling will guide you towards enhanced self-understanding, to help you make your next big decisions with confidence.

We spend a lot of time at our jobs and they have a lot of influence on our well-being. Therefore, it is important to have a career that enhances your life. My goal in career counselling is to help you have more clarity about your; dreams, goals, values and interests and understand yourself better by exploring your personality, strengths and skills through discussion and tests. We will also address and overcome obstacles that may be preventing you from starting a career or thriving in your current position.

Career counselling is usually a search for something different. A person wants to have an impact or have a purpose in this world. I have some experience helping people in providing life skills as a social worker. Thinking of a persons desire or goals helps to determine a potential career path along with fit with personality. Gaining insight and skills helps a person to move closer to a career.

Dr. Val helps you look for what is your passion. In this fast-changing world you can expect to have at least five changes of career. Let's figure out what you don't want, what you do want, and how you can achieve that. Let's explore your knowledge-base and your skills and see how they can transfer between jobs. if Dr. Val doesn't know the answer, she'll direct you to someone who does. In what ways can you increase your motivation to search, or train, for what will make you happy in the challenging work world of today. Let Dr. Val team with you in this exciting venture.

My mission is to help you find work that you love. I offer a new vision for creative career decision-making that is highly inspiring and motivational. My coaching process will involve specific how-to activities, focusing and goal setting, strategic action plans, and positive psychology to address any unresolved self-esteem issues. Major life-work transitions may feel overwhelming at first until you feel equipped for the challenge. I provide one-on-one private coaching related to career changing, job search, self-employment and retraining. We will explore your interests, values and strengths. The learning process also helps clarify who you are by gaining a deeper understanding of your talents and....

Gerard has extensive experience with career counselling and coaching, with a solid foundation of testing and assessment for vocational interests, aptitudes, personality and values. He has helped hundreds of people from youth to seniors in various stages of career exploration or transition to achieve more a more satisfying direction and purpose in life.

Do you feel like your current job "just isn't right," but feel blocked in making a change? Do you experience a quiet shame, that you should have achieved so much more by now? Do you feel like your job is stressful or monotonous, and find yourself asking "what’s the point?" Do you feel called to serve others with mission and purpose, but have no idea what to do? Using humour, accountability, and strategic techniques, I’ll help you explore your inner and outer world, and in so doing, learn where your strengths, interests, and passions truly lie. Together, let's drop the daily frustration, take right action, and find freedom in work that is meaningful and enjoyable!

"While Kathryn can do a lot of fantastic work for people at the low points of life, I believe she can have a massive impact on any business or person that is not in crisis... The famous "From Good To Great" book, film & ideology explored why some organizations do better than others. For a while many years ago it created a new paradigm for progressive thinking organizations. However, in most cases it was a short term shift, because the real and lasting change begins with individuals. Given the awareness of self and the tools to leverage ones own strengths and attributes in a way that is meaningful to you... that creates lasting change. So don't wait till your life is in crises to call...

Choosing the right career, making a change, or managing job related stress can be incredibly difficult. We identify so closely with our work, and it defines so much of our time. With me, you can explore job related stress, burnout, work-life balance, and making a career change. I will help you create coping tools for job related stress or assist you in identifying a career move of interest.

If you are seeking a career change or transformation that will enhance the meaning, fulfillment and purpose you experience in your life's work - I'd be happy to assist you on this exciting journey! Alternatively, If you are looking to infuse your current career path with more vitality, passion, and a fresh outlook, I can help. Please contact me for further information!

Sometimes it's not just about career, it's about calling. It's about the usual questions of course -- income, stability and lifestyle. But, it's also about finding a path forward that fits with the deepest parts of who you are and the foundations of faith that they rest on. So, if you're looking for more then an aptitude test, come and understand how you can truly know what has already been written upon your heart and soul.

A career decision or career transition is difficult… there are so many things to consider. I can help you explore your personality, your strengths, and your weaknesses. These must be considered when planning a career or a career transition. After helping people for 31 years with career decision making, I have many resources at my fingertips. I would be pleased to work with you. Book an appointment by going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112