Parent As Career Coach

This is a special message for you as we head into 2022.

The 3rd question in the ASK THE CAREER COACH series is: My child or young adult wants to do a career that I don't believe will make them any money.  Will my child be broke their whole life?  What should I do? Feel free to send your questions to me at: coachgrace@lifedesigncareers.com Referenced in the podcast: www.onetonline.org    

We continue with the new series called ASK THE CAREER COACH. Today's question is: When should I start to do career development with my child? Feel free to send your questions to me at: coachgrace@lifedesigncareers.com 

Today, we begin a new series called:  ASK THE CAREER COACH.  I'll be covering questions that parents have asked me in the past.  Feel free to send your questions to me:  coachgrace@lifedesigncareers.com Today's question is about changing majors!  

The final question in this series is:  Why Do I?  (which is short for Why Do I Do What I Do?) For more information you can email me at: coachgrace@lifedesigncareers.com

The 4th question is What do I (which is short for What do I do next?). Time for some action!

This episode continues with the 3rd question to help you with career choice:  How do I?

How to answer the "what next" question part 2:  Where Am I?

Graduation season is exciting, but then what?  This podcast begins a series on how to answer the "what next" question.

This is a special tribute my mother, my parent coach.

Short Break Message from Coach Grace.

Today, for episode 100, I'm honoring all the parent coaches, who like Mary in Luke 2:19 are the "Keepers of All These Things." Merry Christmas!  This will be the last podcast of 2020.  

The gifted artisans in Exodus 36 knew that their skills came from the Lord.  Today, we'll interview Timothy, a talented graphic artist, who shares some valuable information and advice about the field of design.

On this episode, we finish the topic of Mentoring with more detail on the five tips for developing mentoring relationships from last week.  

Prov. 13:20 advises us to "walk with wise men" in order to be wise.  That is the perfect picture of mentoring, the topic for today's podcast.

In Part 2 of Informational Interview with an Educator, Dr. Kezia McNeal Curry shares her insights as a teacher educator. Contact Info: Dr. Kezia McNeal Curry President/CEO, Global Kaleidoscope  globalkscope@gmail.com

On this episode, I'm sharing part 1 of an INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW with Dr. Kezia McNeal Curry, who is the President and CEO of Global Kaleidoscope, an education consulting company.  Dr. Curry is a seasoned educator with great counsel for those considering the field of education.   Dr. Curry's contact information: globalkscope@gmail.com

In Gen. 18:19, Abraham was known by God as one who would train his children. Today, we continue looking at two more career-ready attributes that you can use to train your children.

On this 2-year anniversary, we will look at Prov. 22: 6 - Train Up A Child with a focus on the CHILD.

Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to trust in the Lord with all our heart.  Great wisdom for the young adult who needs direction for the future.

I love a good plan, but Prov. 16:9 reminds us WHO is directing our steps.  Today, we continue this topic by focusing in on how to PLAN forward.  

Samson's father in Judges 13 had the same thing on his mind that you have for your children and young adults--the future, but what if, for various reasons, college isn't the next step for your son or daughter?  That's our topic for the next few podcasts.

Has your student's 2020 internship plans been cancelled or postponed? Today's News You Can Use segment is just for them.  Prov. 10:4 encourages us to be diligent. Link mentioned during the podcast: https://www.joinhandshake.com/

News You Can Use:  Applying for jobs?  Listen to the multitude of counselors that Proverbs 24:6 tells you about and learn about Applicant Tracking Systems first.

Today, we complete the 4 Career Coaching Steps for Your Young Adults.  Our key verse, Prov. 16:9, reminds us that we may plan our way, but the Lord directs our steps.

Do you have a young adult who is stuck from a career perspective?  This podcast is for you.   If you want to schedule a 15-min meeting with me, click on my calendar link here: https://calendly.com/coachgrace/coachingcall To register for the free webinar from Crossroads Career Network, click here: Crossroads Career Network Online Meeting 9/14 @6:15-7:30 (www.johnsonferry.org) I will be presenting on the following topic: Career Design in 4D:  4 Questions to Uncover Your Path      

Proverbs 20:5 describes counsel in the heart of man being like deep water, but that a man of understanding will draw it out.  In today's episode, we continue with Coaching Questions for Parents to help you help your children and young adults with their future career decisions.

Today's podcast is to provide coaching questions to help your young adults make wise career decisions. We want them to have a wellspring of wisdom (Proverbs 18:4) in their future.

I Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to PRAY WITHOUT CEASING which we really need to do right now.  This episode is sharing a Back-to-School 7-day Prayer Challenge.  For a copy of the Back To School 7-day Prayer Challenge handout, send an email to: coachgrace@lifedesigncareers.com

On this episode, we continue our discussion about Job Search During the Pandemic with Career Coach Evelyn Kaufman one of  my "multitude of counselors" (Prov. 15:22).  Coach Evelyn is the President of Journey to Fullness Coaching.   Coach Evelyn's contact info: Evelyn Kaufman Journey to Fullness www.theGPScoach.com Evelyn referenced 3 verses: Prov. 16:3; Col.3:23-24; Eph. 6:6   To receive a copy of the informational interview questions mentioned on the podcast, send an email to coachgrace@lifedesigncareers.com.  

Prov. 15:22 reminds us that in the multitude of counselors our plans are established.  Today, I'm joined by experienced Career Coach Evelyn Kaufman, President of Journey to Fullness Coaching for a discussion on Job Search during the Pandemic.   Coach Evelyn's contact Info: Evelyn Kaufman Journey to Fullness www.theGPScoach.com Conducting  Informational Interviews was also mentioned on the podcast.  Send me an email at: coachgrace@lifedesigncareers.com and I will send you a list of starter questions!

Recent grad, are you feeling fearful about your job search?  Isaiah 41:10 gives us God's remedy for fear and dismay.   Also referenced are other episodes to check out regarding job search: Informational Interviewing - Episode 18 Interviewing - Episodes 27, 28, 29, 52, 53 Job Search - Episodes 24, 25  

Proverbs 16 provides guidance to those who may be lost on the way to their career destination.

Today we continue with Part 2 of How to Answer Interview Questions.  Our key verse is Prov. 25:11-A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

 Prov. 25:11 - "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Today's episode gives guidance on how to organize your thoughts and words for a job interview.

2 Chronicles 20 gives us a biblical example of the answer to this question.

Psalm 139:13-15 reminds us that when we were formed in secret, God had a skill-ful plan for us.

Psalm 139:1-2 is a prayer acknowledging that God knows and understands everything about us and that includes our life's direction.  How can we find that out?  We'll discuss how to take major steps in that direction on today's podcast.

Cancelled graduations are sad but let's choose to celebrate our young people according to Proverbs 15:13 with a merry heart that leads to a cheerful countenance.  Here are some ideas to keep the celebration alive.  Congratulations Graduates!

The faithful servants in Matthew 25 heard "Well Done" from their lord.  These good practices for online students can help them finish WELL.

Proverbs 6 gives us some good counsel for students who are making the adjustment from on campus classes to online learning.  For the next 3 Thursdays (4/30, 5/7, and 5/14),  I am offering complimentary 30-minute coaching sessions for any post high school students (college, trade, or technical school).  Send an email to coachgrace@lifedesigncareers.com to request one.

Jeremiah 32:27 offers us a strong word of encouragement in times like these.

Proverbs 11:14 encourages us to have a multitude of counselors.  Navigating school at home can be challenging.  Veteran homeschool mom, Jennifer Henn, joins us today to share wise counsel on homeschooling that she gained over the years.  Jennifer is the author of Take the Mystery Out of Homeschooling: A How-To Guide.    Available on Amazon. You can also find Jennifer via her website:  www.jenniferhenn.com 

I Samuel 30 gives us the great example of a man who strengthened himself in the Lord when he was distressed.

2 Chronicles 20:12 gives us the answer to our overwhelm.

Matthew 25:14-30 is a sobering reminder that whatever God has entrusted us with is a stewardship.  

Proverbs 15:22 also reminds us that in the multitude of counselors, our plans are established.  

Proverbs 15:22 says that without counsel, plans go awry.  For students, some of that counsel could come in the form of internships.

Proverbs 22:6 says to train up a child in the way he should go.   When does that training begin?

Proverbs 3: 5-6 guides our 4th and final prayer question: What do I? 

Prayer question 3 is about seeking God for the education question of your career.  Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. (Prov. 4:7)