Get 'career clear' with our best tips and tricks...
Finding a new job or uncovering more joy in your current job is easier than you think. You might be ready to launch right in and start today – fantastic! Or you might have some blocks that are getting in the way of work/life happiness – that’s ok, we’ve got you covered.
These clever and simple #worktips are designed to give you more knowledge, tips and tools, to overcome any challenges you have. Every post has a template, activity, diagram, or poster, for you to download and take with you on your journey. Just click, read, and take action – it’s super simple stuff!
What’s important about that? Uncovering your clients’ values.
Values drive life. Values are the things that are deeply important to you, and they influence the decisions we make, the experiences we have and the behaviors we show.
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
“I’m too old.” “I always miss out on the good jobs.” “I don’t have enough education.” How often do you hear these responses from your
7 steps to flip your clients’ mindset
One of the biggest challenges we see with people who experience unemployment is their mindset. Often the limitations around mindset come from beliefs or past
3 simple steps to find your client’s strengths
Identifying strengths is an incredibly valuable skill you can use as a job coach. Strengths are more than just the things we are good
How to motivate your clients using self-determination theory
I know how hard it can be to stay motivated! There have been plenty of times when I’ve struggled to stick at things – from
When confidence goes missing…3 ways to get it back!
Confidence is a belief and feeling of trust in your abilities, qualities and judgement. Confidence can also play a role in keeping you motivated to
The ideal job coach. Be the boost, not the barrier for your clients
Before you can coach your clients towards positive employment outcomes, you need to ensure you’ve got the right mindset and leave any judgement at the
5 ways to give your clients a ‘nudge’
Researchers have been studying human behaviour for decades. In recent years, the practice has become one of the fastest-growing science fields. You may be familiar
What’s getting in the way of your clients’ progress?
Sometimes change or taking new steps can be scary and hard for some clients. When you find your clients getting stuck and not moving forward,
Getting your clients to commit
Have you ever had a client who failed to commit to their employment goals or any task you’ve given them to do? We call this
3 Steps to Unlocking Potential
When you explore and uncover an individual’s potential, you can achieve surprising results. As a job coach, it’s your role to see the potential that
Your Clients Model of the World
When you think about your most disengaged and disconnected clients, how do you feel? Do you feel at a loss as to how to support
6 skills you need to be a great job coach
It’s easy to get caught in a trap of ‘consulting’ with your clients. Your appointment times are often limited, and you’re moving from client to
The 3 things every job seeker needs
Job seekers that experience complex barriers to further education and employment often need high support and guidance to help them overcome these challenges. The longer
Can’t Keep Up? 4 Ways to Best Manage Your Caseload
Caseloads are pretty overwhelming right now and there’s not a lot of support to help you manage them. With the influx of people registering with
Self-care. You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup.
Self-care is an essential skill for anyone working in employment services. In an industry that can be incredibly stressful, it’s critical to take care of
The Virtual Job Coach
How many contact hours does it take to learn everything you need to know about your clients to help them find work? Coach-client meetings are
Coaching your clients through uncertain times
As Job Coaches, we spend time with our clients getting to know them, talking with them about their challenges and their experiences and helping them
The 3 C’s of Engagement & Trust
Client engagement can be challenging at the best of times, but during COVID it’s been harder than ever. While your clients aren’t required to maintain
Let’s have a chat: Five steps to giving effective feedback
Providing effective feedback is not anyone’s favourite task (at least I’ve never heard anyone say it is). It’s a hard thing to tackle if you’re
How do you fill up your cup?
We’ve talked a lot about understanding stress and the importance of taking care of yourself first. But what do you do now to make sure
