Career Coaching In 2019: Why It's Important And How It's Changing

By Author: Michael Ebejer
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In today’s dynamic workforce where it has become the norm for employees to switch jobs more frequently, it is vital for companies to ensure that their best talent remains focused and engaged.

HR and talent managers are increasingly aware of this, and are taking the necessary steps to ensure their top performers stay on the ball. One of those measures is investing more time and resources into coaching and developing employees as they progress in their careers.

Contrary to popular belief, an employee needs a lot of coaching in order to excel at their job. Most employees are raw either when they start out in corporate career or get promoted to a more advanced position. They encounter new problems and scenarios which they may have little or no prior experience in, such as leading a team and making important decisions.

This is why career coaching has become such an important tool for companies and individuals alike. A career coach can help you learn about your new position, overcome limiting beliefs, how to handle different individual team members and help you develop clarity to make difficult decisions on a daily basis.

Like most other professions, career coaching is constantly changing. Innovations are being introduced each and every year. Dedicated career coaching is also poised to grow in popularity as employers realize the benefits of employees engaging with a coach to help them develop and grow. We at The House of Balance predict that this strategy will be an effective way for companies to build highly motivated teams.

In today's climate, coaching sessions discuss a range of career-related topics, from career planning and leadership skills to sustainable health and well-being. At The House of Balance, we believe potential participants should invest in up to eight sessions to recap the maximum possible benefits from a career coaching relationship.

Leading organizations the world over have long prioritized the training and development of their employees. By having a highly-skilled workforce, they know they are more likely to succeed in the market. In that sense, it is intriguing to forecast how coaching will fit into the trend of talent development.

The House of Balance believes there is a strong chance that coaching departments will start opening up within big companies. We also believe there is a possibility that this new department will start merging with other departments such as HR to form new sections or sub-divisions primarily catering to the internal development of the workforce. We may also see a significant increase in crossover in terms of knowledge and methodology between these two areas.

The effectiveness of career coaching has come under scrutiny mostly due to the fact that the results still cannot be properly measured and quantified. As coaching continues to grow, there will be a greater inclination for career coaches to develop systems which will allow them to tangibly measure results. Everything will become quantifiable as a way of demonstrating success.

This also benefits executive coaches themselves, as they want to be paid according to their performance. If there is an effective, tangible measurement system in place, it will be much easier to judge the effectiveness of a coach so they can be compensated accordingly.

As the coaching industry blooms in tandem with the need for talent development among elite companies, it is important for organizations to seek the best coaches who can get the most out of their top employees and elevate them to higher status within their industry. However, this can only happen if coaches themselves are prepared to put in the required effort to achieve the career breakthroughs they desire.

About Author - The House of balance is Australia's leading provider of executive coaching, leadership coaching and business development. Michael Ebejer specializes in leadership development, career, wellness and life coaching. Ask about our recognized Leadership Development Style, designed for the next generation of excellent leaders.