Years ago when I set up my own company I had expected everything to be wonderful. I was sitting in my nice new office, I was independent, and I managed to board new clients very quickly. I remember feeling that this is it, this is what I have really wanted to be doing for years. 

But something was not right. I loved my job, which was executive search that I have been doing since 2005, but over time it became quite a routine. I found myself wanting more and I wanted to evolve my expertise. This ‘more’, however, required change and change is not my thing. I am more comfortable in stability than pushing the revolving door and taking chances. I do not like moving homes, changing my beloved car and likewise, until I set up my own company, changing my employer never crossed my mind. Change is uncertain, while stability gives me the feeling of security. 

I had a rough idea of what ‘more’ I wanted to do, however, it took me a year to decide and to make the first step towards it: to pursue my goal, to become a coach. Questions echoed in my head: am I going to be good enough; will I be able to add value to others’ career and life choices, how will I stand out from the overcrowded market of coaches, am I going to be trusted by my clients, can I earn the income that I want, and will I be able to allocate enough time besides family to build up a new business? I am used to being a successful executive search professional, but to begin again, to start all over, that required confidence, courage and stamina.  I was not sure I have it all.  

 At last, I gave it a go. Why? I could not be present with my family. I was always distracted by thinking of whether coaching would truly fit me and analyzing pros and cons. The constant noise in my head had to stop. 

Then during a few hot and quiet summer weeks at a lakeside, I dedicated some time to thoroughly explore coaching as a profession and I realized coaching is just perfect for me: it is about connecting and communicating with people, listening to them, supporting and inspiring them to try something new that contributes to their progress. These are the things what I do the best and that I like the most about executive search. So I enrolled to a coach training right away.

I found that it is not as easy as I imagined. I had to turn my ten plus year old consultant attitude of telling clients what to do to coach attitude of supporting clients to use their own resources to uncover their unique solutions. Also, going to school for one and a half years and building a new business required a lot of time that was sometimes difficult to devote besides maintaining my family life. It helped a lot that I fell in love with coaching so nothing could hold me back. 

Very soon I realized what I gained: a new profession that motivates me, gives me new perspectives, fills me with curiosity, joy and excitement, for which I am happy to start the day and move extra energies to make it work. I am continuously expanding my knowledge and I develop myself. I feel that I am doing something meaningful, I am creating value and there is greater sense in what I am doing. This all came from a scary change but it was definitely worth it! 

I want you to overcome your uncertainties and experience all these amazing gains with me! I have created the 'CAREER MASTERY' PROGRAM for you to make your change as smooth, risk-free and fearless as possible. It covers all aspects of your career transformation, from finding out what you want to do - through applications and interviewing - to become the best version of you. It provides you a timeline making the process more predictable and manageable. I am by your side, every step of the way and whenever you need it!

• My coaching supports you to find your new career path, go from good to great, and to work towards performing on your highest level.
• With my career consultancy services you can build a strong personal brand as a job seeker to successfully face the challenges of an extremely competitive job market. 
• As an executive search professional I search for and screen exceptional talents for major multinational companies and SMEs. I know what they are looking for and I can help you to be the one they want badly!

Korn Legal & Consulting provides various management consultancy services. Follow the link to find out more about our Legal, business and financial advisory business line! www.klc.co.hu

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06 October 2024

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