During one of the coaching sessions, my client said she wants to quit her job because she wants to spend more time with her kids. Her dilemma was, she didn’t want to do it with the fear of losing her identity and self-worth.
I work with women a lot, specially young-mid professionals. This is a common dilemma- the conflicts of each role that define our identity.
As a coach, I worked with her to identify what is true to her.
What does spending more time with kids mean for you?
What would that make you feel?
What would you miss?
How would that make you feel?
Is there a way you can get to spend time with kids and still not miss what is important for you?
We are currently working on a plan where she can engage her skills constructively for at least 3-4 hours in a day, once she leaves her job.
Coaching is powerful. It helps an individual pause, reflect, plan & move ahead.