4. Crossroads Coaching Programme

Elevate Your Career with this latest offering, The Crossroads Coaching Programme!

Are you a manager or leader striving to unlock your full potential and excel in today’s global business environment? My Crossroads Coaching Programme is designed to empower professionals like you to enhance your assertiveness, confidence, and English language proficiency, setting you on a path to career success.

What sets this programme apart is its holistic approach, blending language coaching, career development strategies, and effective communication techniques.

Through personalised sessions, you’ll gain invaluable insights and practical tools to

Develop assertiveness and learn to be confident in challenging situations, leading with conviction and clarity to drive results and influence positive outcomes in your workplace.

Enhance English proficiency and develop the productivity of your English language usage in professional contexts, from polished presentations to persuasive negotiations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across borders.

Navigate career milestones and receive tailored guidance on career advancement strategies, including goal setting, personal branding, and networking, with focus on communication at job interviews and CV writing etc. to navigate career transitions with confidence and clarity.

Cultivate global leadership skills by developing cultural competence and cross-cultural communication skills essential for leading diverse teams and thriving in multicultural work environments.

Will we use AI?  Naturally.

Priced at just 90 Euros + VAT per session, our programme offers exceptional value for ambitious professionals committed to their professional growth and success.

Don’t let language barriers hinder your career advancement—empower yourself with the Crossroads Coaching Programme and take charge of your professional journey today!

Ready to embark on this transformative experience? Contact me to book your sessions and unlock your pathway to career excellence.

Get in touch to book a call via e-mail at info@activelanguagecoaching.com

What are the details?

I am happy to contribute to the support of individual clients with a custom-designed coaching program based on specific goals. First, I listen to the client’s objectives, needs, and expectations for the process, and together we determine if coaching is a good fit.   Our first contact takes place via a Zoom call, and see if our chemistry works. We then proceed to sign a contract based on the approved proposal, and our collaboration begins with the first session.

What topics do I work with?

  • Rapid problem area identification; defining blind spots for clients
  • Developing communication skills (general and specific aspects) that impact English and Hungarian language communication strategies
  • Preparing for specific events (presentations, meetings, business trips, etc.) or written materials (slides, reports, emails, etc.)
  • Enhancing client awareness of needs, goals, and options for personal development
  • Increasing commitment and motivation for language training participants
  • Aligning workplace guidelines and best practices with client objectives
  • Supporting ideas and applying new skills in daily work routines and communication
  • Iterative, client-led reflection and learning processes
  • Determining the root causes of uncertainty, assertiveness, control, self-confidence, etc., in clients
  • Developing optimal language strategies for each client by exploring linguistic and communication goals
  • Digital communication

For corporate training, the program is tailored to the company and sector in collaboration with the HR/L&D colleague and participant involvement. For package info, a price quote and more details, please contact me through one of my contacts.


A bit of background

Career Coaching In 2023, I expanded my services with a new offering.

What is Career Coaching?  

Career coaching is a supportive process between a coach and a client or group of clients. The aim is to assist the client in job searching, career transitions, and finding suitable employment opportunities that align with their life situation and needs or building alternative livelihoods. The coach helps in the change management process by identifying and overcoming obstacles and blocks, and may occasionally participate in outplacement programs. Career coaching may include non-coaching specific processes e.g. mentoring, and counselling elements as well.  

The Transformative Power of Career Coaching

Navigating the job market can be a daunting task – in such situations, seeking the guidance of a career coach can prove to be a game-changer. Career coaching offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, skill development, and self-empowerment. I am sharing my thoughts on how to explore the advantages of career coaching specifically tailored to individuals with confidence and job interview skills development needs. Our collaboration can have a transformative impact on your professional life.

  1. A Supportive Partnership: Career coaching provides a supportive and objective partnership between the coach and the individual. I can offer a safe space for clients to express their concerns and fears, providing valuable encouragement and motivation throughout the journey. I act as an unbiased listener, offering objective feedback and insights to help identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
  2. Building Confidence: One of the significant advantages of career coaching is its ability to boost confidence levels. I work closely with individuals to identify and address the root causes of low self-confidence. By implementing personalized strategies and exercises, we can develop a positive mindset, enhance self-belief, and overcome self-limiting beliefs. Through continuous guidance and support, you can regain your confidence, enabling you to present yourself effectively during job interviews.
  3. Skill Development: Career coaching is centred around skill development, targeting job interview skills and enhancing job search mechanisms. I assess the individual’s current capabilities and create tailored plans to improve interview techniques. This may include mock interviews, personalized feedback, and targeted practice sessions to refine communication skills, body language, and overall presentation. Our work together can also provide valuable insights into industry-specific interview trends and best practices, equipping you with the tools necessary to excel in a wide variety of job interview scenarios.
  4. Personal Branding and Storytelling: An often overlooked aspect of job interviews is the ability to effectively communicate a personal brand and unique story. Let’s articulate your strengths, experiences, and achievements in a compelling and concise manner! By assisting in the development of a powerful personal narrative, I can enable my clients to stand out from the competition and leave a great impression on potential employers.
  5. Tailored Job Search Strategies: Career coaching goes beyond interview preparation; it encompasses comprehensive job search strategies. Coaches assist individuals in identifying suitable job opportunities, optimizing resumes/CVs and motivation/cover letters, and leveraging professional networks. By customizing job search strategies to align with the client’s strengths and aspirations, I can enhance the chances of finding the right career fit, boosting overall satisfaction and confidence.

Through this transformative process, you can overcome your challenges, unlock your full potential, and achieve career success with renewed confidence and conviction.    

Package content (always personalized!):

  • Self-awareness: I help you discover your personality, abilities, interests, and motivation. This helps you find your true values and areas for personal growth.
  • Goal setting: I assist you in setting specific career goals within your current sector or even outside it. I provide guidance to help you consciously progress towards your objectives.
  • Skills assessment: I help identify transferable and applicable skills in new areas, such as communication, leadership, problem-solving, and technical skills.
  • Research and orientation: I show you how to dive into your areas of interest, allowing you to build a new direction. We review the most effective methods for research, reading, attending events, and building connections with people already working in your desired field.
  • Further learning options: We explore whether it is beneficial for you to participate in courses and training programs to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in your desired area.
  • Job interviews and resumes/CVs: We will discuss the details of preparing professional resumes and job interviews, and we can even conduct simulated exercises. If necessary, we can involve HR professionals or consultants in your field, financial or tax advisors, etc.

It is helpful if you are willing to accept career change as a transitional period during which compromises may be necessary. I will help you develop a flexible mindset and explore the learning process so that you can be open to learning and growth in the new field. In addition, we will work with efficiency-enhancing tools to avoid burnout.   Feel free to reach out to me if you have further questions. I am happy to provide descriptions of program packages so you can decide the content of our collaboration based on your goals.    

Career Coaching for Educators    

By expanding into the field of career coaching,  I can tap into my decades of expertise mentoring and training teachers of all ages and use this wisdom with the twin pillars of career and communication coaching to support you in 3 ways:   – strengthening your current goals and clarifying priorities – helping you transition from one position to another (job interviews, CVs, job search) – supporting you in identifying which career options are best      This August/September, I am offering an exclusive 3-session bundle. 3×60 mins, + a 15-minute discover call to identify your goals and see if our chemistry works 🙂 Package is 175 Euros + Hungarian VAT.  

For further details, e-mail me at info@activelanguagecoaching.com

Feedback:

English language trainer & consultant

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    •  I was coached and mentored by Gabriella over a period of 4 months. As a coach, she helped me clarify my present professional stance and set my professional goals for the upcoming period. As a mentor, she helped me get a firmer grasp of the various roles I take as a language trainer and consultant. She showed me the fine lines between coaching and mentoring and outlined where language teaching, coaching and mentoring might overlap.I attended her workshop on Language Coaching as part of the Language Teachers Festival 2023 in Brno where I saw her give an inspiring demo language coaching session. I have also read her wonderful book The Comprehensive Language Coaching Handbook, published by Pavilion in 2022, which I consider a must-read for ELT professionals. Having seen Gabriella in all her roles as a coach, mentor and author, I got to know her as a true professional, expert and enthusiastic about the emerging discipline of language coaching. I was inspired by her views and visions for education in general and the ELT industry in particular. I consider her to be a true professional and an inspired educator who is striving to humanize the ELT industry and transform it to remain relevant in the 21st century. I recommend her services by all means. Thank you, Gabriella!