b'A FAST-CHANGING LANDSCAPE You may experience difficulty with the confidence you The gig economy has already revolutionised theneed to show up and therefore not gain the visibility employment landscape. Add to this the current globalyou need; coaching helps to tackle these blocks. pandemic and career reinvention is looking like a topA key part of career transitioning is visibility ie, priority.networking events, social media; especially on Careers are changing fast and being transformed,LinkedIN.Many career changes are passive and the voluntarily or involuntarily. Voluntarily, as youstrategy is limited to looking for open positions or new can always decide to take a leap to a new space.clients. By sticking to this tactic, you miss out on other Involuntarily, as theres a risk of the news that your jobopportunities. So it is key to learn how to show up to is no more due to the climate, mass re-organisation andincrease your online exposure,position yourself as an budgets.expert in your field and connect with the right audience. Career change can be confusing as well as distressing,CAREER CLARITY & POSITIONINGdaunting and overwhelming and this is where careerThere is a world full of opportunities out there and the coaching adds huge value.shape your career can take is limitless so unless you SELF-AWARENESS define and position yourself in line with what you want, Self-awareness is a vital first step in taking control ofyou will be engaging with the wrong audience and your career. You need to be aware of what your naturalaccepting every single thing that comes your way. The talents are so you can leverage them; know your blinddanger of this is that you might well wake up one day in spots so you can prevent them from holding you backa place where you dont belong.and know your values so you can make decisionsCareer clarity and positioning involves finding 100% aligned with who you are.answers to the following questions:Psychometric assessments play an important part andHow do you want to show up in this nextare a helpful tool to pinpoint the type of work andchapter of your career?workplaces that are the best fit for an individual. What do you want to be known for?What does your ideal employer/client lookThe results of the tests are always revealing but its thelike?interpretation of those results which help you to reallyWhere do they frequent online?make use of what you discover and, as I am HoganWhat are the results you bring for them?Assessments certified, this is my tool of choice.What does your message look to connect with These assessments provide critical insight intothem?characteristics that facilitate an individuals successNEW OPPORTUNITIESand into ones that can also cause failure and career derailment.These elements are crucial to understandAs our world, lives and careers have been shaken, this and work with.may be the perfect time right to seek that opportunity you have been longing for and take a leap into new MINDSETspace, a new career and a new YOU. Working on your mindset and learning how to tap intoCareer coaching helps you to make informed decisions what is holding you back can develop the essentialabout you, your career development and supports confidence needed for visibility. Fear of failure andyou with the tools and strategies you need in order to change is often what keeps people stuck career- achieve your goals.wise and unpacking those emotions can help you to understand how these factors may be keeping you from change.Berta Maso is a qualified Career Coach and founder of BMS - Human Resources Management.She helps people to successfully re-shape, evolve and reinvent their careers so they can stay at the top of their game, using the best of their strengths and talents. Berta has been featured in Thrive Global, We are the City and The Talented Ladies Club and was shortlisted for the 2019 International Coach of the Year Awards. bms-hrm.com17'