How can you help clients develop self-worth beyond their job title and salary?

If you choose to seek a job based on title, status or income you can never be fulfilled. Why? Because you have conditioned your mindset to seek validation from the outside world over feeling significant within yourself. What matters is exercising your empathy, dedication, passion, flexibility and expertise to bring meaningful value. Your spirits will lift up when you live from the lens of inner worth/value over seeking validation from others to provide a "fake" inner peace.

Through my own coaching and growth I have learned how much aligning values not only to your personal life but to your professional life is very important. Therefore, I guide everyone I coach through a values exercise to help them see what they already know - if they think only about climbing the title ladder they will eventually realize they end up in roles which don’t align with their values. The end result is they become dissatisfied with their role.

Unser Selbstwert wird getragen von einer stabilen Basis aus Selbstbewusstsein, Selbstvertrauen und Selbstliebe. Selbst-Bewusst-Sein = mir selbst bewusst sein, über welche Stärken, Fähigkeiten, Talente, Bedürfnisse und Tugenden ich verfüge. Am besten handschriftlich notieren mit konkreten Beispielen aus dem (Berufs-)Alltag. Selbst-Vertrauen = mir selbst zu vertrauen, dass ich Krisen, Herausforderungen und Unsicherheiten meistere. Hier kannst Du gleich mit Deinen handschriftlichen Notizen weitermachen und Deine bisherigen Erfolge aufschreiben. Sei hier großzügig mit Dir selbst und notiere auch scheinbar kleine Erfolge. Selbst-Liebe = ich akzeptiere mich nicht nur, sondern ich liebe mich, so wie ich bin und bin im Frieden mit mir.

Basing our self-worth on outward measures of success destines us to live in fear. All of our apples sit precariously in a tippable cart. A house built on sand. Putting our self-worth in what we can control brings freedom. When do you find that you like yourself? When you are kind? When you forgive someone? When you are generous? Let these values define you. You may still aspire to grow professionally and acheive great things. But you will be free of the effect that the success or lack of has on your identity. Operating from this perspective may even catapult your career.

In my journey working with clients, I've come across many individuals who grapple with self-doubt, especially when it comes to recognizing their skills and the meaningful contributions they bring to the table. It's common for them to underestimate their true value, often solely gauging it by their job title and salary. One of the key aspects of my approach involves assisting clients in identifying not just what they do well but delving into the profound impact and positive transformations they bring about in others. This process is pivotal in helping them break free from the constraints of job titles and monetary metrics, allowing them to truly appreciate their worth on a deeper, more personal level.

A positive mindset is a great tool to develop self-worth. My go-to is super simple: SMILE! No, it's not an acronym, I mean this literally. Try it out: when you are having doubts about your value, your performance, or struggling with your confidence, just smile. You will not be able to hold onto the negativity. Granted, you then have to follow up smiling with positive thoughts, but these are easier to come by when you're already smiling.

Encourage clients to invest time and energy in activities that bring them joy, such as hobbies, volunteering, spending time with loved ones, or pursuing creative outlets.

I've crafted the 3E model—Exceptional, Extraordinary, and Excellent. Being Extraordinary transcends professional excellence, involving exceptional care for others, a key to influential impact. Genuine care necessitates prioritizing self-care, underlining the link between well-being and positive influence. 'Exceptional' and 'Extraordinary' extend to the depth of care invested in oneself and others. Recognizing self-worth involves holistic excellence, positively impacting others through genuine care. This perspective is a powerful tool for influence. Emphasizing self-care prevents burnout, ensuring sustained well-being for enduring positive influence

Participer à des activités bénévoles où la personne apprend à se donner sans rien attendre en retour, auprès d'autres personnes dans le besoin. Cette expérience a le don de reconnecter la personne à l'essentiel, à sortir de sa "bulle" tout en ayant un meilleur prestige professionnel, de manière saine.

As a career coach, my focus is on nurturing my clients from within. This involves cultivating their mental resilience and mindset to complement their skill set. Whether you're considering a career change, dealing with a job loss, or navigating the post-graduation phase, it's crucial to recognize that the job market is primarily a mental challenge rather than just a physical one. Without the right mindset, the job search can feel overwhelming, especially in the face of rejections, ghosting, and escalating self-doubt. To thrive in today's job market, it's essential to prioritize self-awareness, strategic planning, industry knowledge, and staying abreast of trends.

Encourage Self-Reflection by guiding clients through reflective exercises to identify their values, passions, strengths, and personal accomplishments outside of work. This helps them realize their worth beyond professional achievements.

Useful tips I’ve found helpful in my career that helped me grow and succeed in my career : - Be authentic- be your true self - Be ambitious- go above and beyond - Be self-motivated- get your inner strength from within not from your surroundings - Be passionate- make your career your passion - Be neutral - don’t have any expectations!