As generations have changed, it has become more and more necessary for transitional coaches.  Transitional coaches focus on helping staff members adapt to a new work environment. 

During your career there are times when you are in a state of transition.  Things seem to be changing around you.  It is during these times when you may need to discuss these changes with another person - your coach.

For example, you receive a telephone call from a recruiter and another company is interested in talking to you about a job change.  What should you do?

Or, one of your colleagues just received the promotion that you had been hoping for and you feel you deserved.  Should you start looking for another position at a different company?

Or, you just received a performance review and you didn't do as well as you had hoped.  Were there hidden messages in the review?  Could this be the time for a change?

Or, you have been thinking about retirement.  Am you at the right place to seriously consider this?  What's life like after retirement?  Will you be bored?

This coaching is for individuals who are questioning their current professional situation.  They are looking to move to another job, another industry, another profession, or even retirement.  They are currently between jobs or are having difficulty at their current job either fitting in or contributing to their maximum potential.  Many of us find ourselves in this position perhaps more than once in our careers.  Having a professional coach helps you clearly diagnose the issues and determine what options are available to you.

Many times, coaching is only contemplated for those employees who are not performing to expectations.  But, we believe there is an entire population of "high performing" or "high potential" employees who can greatly benefit from the coaching exchange.   High potentials are employees that have been identified by their management as having the potential for increased responsibility and exposure.  They often have consistently performed above expectations, are self-motivated and focused.  Unfortunately, sometimes being "high potential" is a source of "positive" stress.  High potentials know they are being watched and often times feel the pressure to make sure they don't stumble on the fast track.   We work with high potentials to help them identify their strengths and weaknesses, help them prepare them for greater professional opportunities and find proper outlets for managing stress. We have also found that transitional coaching is excellent for new diversity hires, particularly mid-career managers or executives, coming into a new work environment.  Retention rates in Corporate America for minority mid-career hires is very poor because often either the new hire or the environment is not properly prepared for the emotional "baggage" that comes with bringing in an "outsider", particularly a minority "outsider".  We work closely with the new hire, even extending to direct reports or colleagues to help the acculturation process.

Another group benefiting greatly from transitional coaching is the new college recruit.  Every corporate recruiting manager is out there, working hard to recruit the top of the class.  Sometimes, though,  we assume that if a student has exceeded academically or even if they have had several internships, they should be able to "jump" in.  Some can, but many have a difficult time transitioning into the grown-up-world of Corporate America, understanding their role and knowing how to make their way.  Face it, colleges do not teach these "survival skills".   A transitional coach can help smooth the edges to discover that diamond in the rough.

Why not take advantage of our Transitional Coaching services?

Why not call or email today and take the first steps to taking your career to the next level?