Benefits of E-Coaching - VocationVillage

Benefits of E-Coaching - VocationVillage Email-based career coaching (e-coaching) is ideal for some clients. Benefits include: A writing-based approach for clients who prefer writing to speaking A complete record of the conversations Spontaneity as there is no scheduling to consider Convenience as geographic location and time zone dont need to be accommodated Affordability Great fit for brainstorming career options, career decision-making, reviewing personal marketing materials, planning and implementing a career change or a job search, getting support through challenging or politically tricky work situations, and improving work/life satisfaction and integrationAs an example, I e-coached a client about her career decisions. We never met face-to-face or talked via telephone. After some e-coaching, she happily accepted a new job, and she expressed enthusiasm for e-coaching. I, too, thought it was an excellent way to work for me and for this particular client, so I asked her to summarize why she chose e-coaching and what she l iked about it.Here is her reply, published with her permission:I love e-coaching for two big reasons. One is that I can go back through our email string and reread what weve discussed. Because of that I can remember what we talked about and also go back and see how I characterized certain things at those times. It can be really helpful to go back and reread not only what you wrote, but also what I wrote. The second is that I can do it on my own time. I can write when the mood strikes, or when Im having a crisis, and get it all down on paper. You always let me know when youll respond and you respond when you say you will so I know what to expect from our exchanges. Also, it feels like I get a lot from the time allotted. An hour seems to provide for a lot of give and take and plenty of feedback to reflect upon. I can see that it might not be for everyone, but I write a lot in my work, and so am good at getting thoughts onto paper. I think that helps make this a good approach for my s tyle. And I might add one more thingI tend to be a bit of a people-pleaser. In person I find sometimes I end up responding to cues I think Im getting from others. By email I suspect its easier for me to speak my mind and really know its coming from me. Julie McNalleyAnother client has confidentially retained my e-coaching services for over a year to build her business and navigate complex interpersonal situations with her corporate clients. She says,E-coaching is so convenient. I get immediate feedback while in the moment of completing the business task or communication. The comments are timely and always right on the mark!Want to explore if e-coaching is right for you? Please contact me.