1-2-1 Coaching

PROJECT:

MBA Graduate & VP of a software company 1-2-1 client who had never experienced coaching.

CLIENT CHALLENGES / PAIN POINTS:

  • Feeling stuck & empty

  • Not knowing what they wanted next

  • Sitting on a plateau at work

  • Unprofessional boss

  • Putting all their identity into work

  • Craved more life work balance

IP SOLUTION:

  • Professional: Starting with the WHY, we created a personal professional brand centered on their strengths and values. Through the exercise, the client realized it may be time to move jobs, so we created goals centered around networking, resume creation, and LinkedIn content. Client then proceeded to land several interviews, eventually finding the right new job.

  • Personal: The client’s self confidence increased through growth mindset and self-compassion theory. We identified certain triggers for Impostor Syndrome and developed the skills to manage the signs. We redefined success thus creating more balance in life.

CLIENT FEEDBACK:

After six months:

“Caroline is an incredible listener. She quickly made me feel comfortable talking about big (sometimes not so comfortable!) topics which, left to my own devices, I would “tuck into a box” and ignore. Not with Caroline! She has taught me how to open that box, take a good hard look, and name the things I value - and the things I don’t - in a professional setting.

Her ability to hear the things I’m not saying (but want to) and thoughtfully, kindly get me to say them out loud brings a level of personal accountability to my career development that I’ve never experienced before.

Plus, our sessions are always productive and fun! She lifts my spirits even in the toughest of conversations. I can’t imagine getting through these last few crazy months without her!”

After one year:

“Working with Caroline ushered in a season of change, growth, and empowerment - with a lot of laughs and a few happy tears sprinkled in. Over the course of a year, Caroline helped change the trajectory of my career for the better. A natural listener and warm personality, Carline was easy to connect with. She quickly identified that my stated goals were not in line with my values and worked with me (patiently!) to dig deep. Over time, we addressed foundational questions of why, how, and what I wanted to achieve, which gave me the tools to be honest with myself.

Doing the hard work with Caroline asking the tough questions led me to make bigger decisions and take back control that I didn’t even realize I was missing.

Caroline’s natural ability to listen and ask thought-provoking questions helped me see that my day to day actions were not in line with my values. More importantly, she helped me gather the confidence to make a change and stayed with me through the process. She held my feet to the fire multiple times to ensure I made the decision that was right for me based on my values, rather than what I thought I “should” do or what the “right” move would be.

The growth that came with aligning my career goals with values is bleeding over into other areas of my life, enabling me to live more in line with my values of family and community. She is kind, compassionate, focused, and an excellent decision-making coach. I can’t recommend Caroline enough!”
Caroline Crawford