Coaching, whether personal coaching or
career coaching, has been gaining popularity since the 1980’s when
the profession of being a “coach” was recognized. Many women
are wondering how a coach for working mothers could help them- and some
are employing the services of a coach to improve the balance of their
lives.
Many mothers have a dream for what they
want their life to be like, but keep putting off what would have to
be done to achieve that dream because there doesn’t seem to be enough
time in the day. If that sounds like you, coaching would help
you! Coaches help you clearly articulate what it is you want in
both your personal and professional life, and then they provide support
as you take the steps towards that dream.
If you think you couldn’t possibly
fit in meetings with a working mom’s coach; think again! Many
provide phone consultations that would fit into your schedule.
Coaches can help you in a variety of
ways; both within your career and your family life- including:
Career/Work:
- Finding a better job that
suits your needs OR
- Tailoring your existing job
for a better match
- Learn the skills needed to
become an effective leader
- Deal with and resolve workplace
conflicts
- Do something that you love
and making money doing it
- Learn how to clearly articulate
expectations
- Prioritizing effectively to
get the most done in the least amount of time
Family
- Finding more time for your
significant other/marriage
- Having time for family- meaningful
and quality time spent together
- Improve communication among
family members
- Help your family learn how
to support you and each other
- Prioritize effectively to
promote a more balanced lifestyle
- Overcoming “mom guilt”-
the feelings many working moms struggle with
Why does coaching for working moms help
most women? It’s effective because most people don’t take
the time to reflect on their lives in great detail. We’re so
caught up in the day-to-day interactions and responsibilities that we
fail to focus on the background details that are the foundation of your
life.
For instance, when is the last time that
you actually took a moment to consider your values, and how they are
reflected in both your work responsibilities and at home? When
you feel exhausted at the end of the day, do you just mention how tired
you are, or do you take time to decide what you will do differently
tomorrow to avoid feeling so tired?
Coaches for working moms work side by
side with you to figure out your wants and needs, and then what you
can do to achieve them. A coach helps you learn to think and solve-
they do not do it for you, which means the skills you learn during your
coaching sessions, will be skills you can use throughout your life for
a more meaningful and balanced existence. A coach will help you
discover a life that you never thought was possible. Ley-Ann Clarke is a Certified Life Coach and the founder of Fast Track
Moms, providing coaching services for working mothers. Visit
http://www.fasttrackmoms.com and book your free coaching session.
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