9 reasons I might NOT be the coach for you

Instead of convincing you why you SHOULD work with me and experience my unique coaching style, let’s see if I can talk you out of it - this should be FUN!

Here are nine reasons I might not be the right career strategy coach for you:

1. I care too much.

   I'm a sensitive soul. And I'm not afraid to show it. I care A LOT about you succeeding and feeling like your most content, confident, and compassionate self. If this bothers you, we're not a match made in coaching heaven.

2. I am eccentric.

   Sometimes the energy pours out like a waterfall of passionate words, talking with my hands, funny noises, etc. What can I say? I just love talking to people through their own transformations. It ignites my soul!

3. I am not always “professional” or “lady-like.”

   I am constantly questioning the unnecessary pressures that society puts on us to be perfect and polished. We are all imperfect, messy humans. But that doesn’t mean I’m disrespectful of my clients and their time. It means I wear my emotions on my sleeve (whatever they are) and I move to the beat of my own drum. From embracing the frizzy mess of locks on my head, to not starting my day until I get out of bed at noon (if my body needs it), to cursing when clients tell me they got ghosted (because that feels SHITTY, no beating around the bush).

4. I work exclusively with kind-hearted humans.

   If you don’t want to live your life in a way that allows you to be kind to yourself, kind to others, and challenges the unkind (that’s how I define Kind Careerism!), we’re not meant to be.

5. I am going to be your personal pep-talker, compliment-giver, and cheerleader.

   If you hate having someone gush about how awesome you are TO your face, working with me is going to be absolute torture.

6. I'm ALSO going to give it to you straight, even if it's harsh AF.

   It's NOT going to feel like rainbows and butterflies all the time. There are uncomfortable truths we will face together. And I will give you my honest opinion so that you can see a different perspective and open your eyes to other ways of viewing yourself and your existence. AND rainbow and butterfly-like feelings can often be a result. Cool?

7. If you don't want to make a change, face fear, dig deeper into what your heart and soul are telling you…

   Then, yeahhh, we aren’t going get very far. I’ll do everything in my power to make you feel comfortable sharing with me. But you have to DECIDE that it’s OK to be uncomfortable so you can learn and unlearn from doing so.

8. If you just looking for in-depth details for how to makeover your résumé, cover letter, interview prep, salary negotiation…

   …rather than working to build holistic confidence, self-love practices, and swift decision-making skills beyond your next job, then I’m not the right coach for you.

9. I have a unique perspective of the world as a woman with ADHD, dyslexia, and partial deafness.

   If you agree with this reason for not working together, you might want to dig deeper into why (perhaps google “misogynism” and “ableism” and ask yourself where that came from).

I hope this list helped give you more clarity on whether I’m the wrong coach (or not!) for you. Either way, I’m cheering you on!

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Hi, I’m Lauren Goldberg and I’m a Career Strategist for purpose-driven professionals. If you disagree with these 9 reasons for why NOT to work together, I’d love to meet and help you shift to Kind Careerism! Book a free 30-minute exploratory coaching session with me >>> here.