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- What if you could become your own most effective career coach and unlock the next level of your professional success without waiting for someone else’s permission?
- Have you ever wondered why some people seem to navigate work challenges with effortless confidence while others feel constantly overwhelmed?
- What’s the secret to identifying the hidden career hurdles that are holding you back—and the specific exercises you can use to clear them?
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Key Takeaways from You Coach You
- Discover why the traditional corporate ladder is a thing of the past, and learn to navigate today's dynamic, 'squiggly' career paths using self-coaching strategies.
- Learn how to instantly unlock your limitless potential and shift to a growth mindset by simply adding the word 'yet' to your perceived limitations.
- Understand how to break free from the thinking traps of pessimism by applying the three Rs—recognize, record, and reflect—to turn tiny daily successes into actionable progress.
- Master the 'fly on the wall' technique to emotionally detach from professional setbacks and view your experiences through an objective, constructive lens.
- Find out how to silence your inner critic by offering yourself the same encouragement you would give a best friend, and build your resilience reserves through active rest.
Learning Tools
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Mind Map
You Coach You
The Squiggly Career & Mindset
Career Evolution
Self-Coaching
Growth Mindset
Inner Critic
Resilience & Self-Belief
Avoiding Pessimism
The 3 Rs
Fly on the Wall
Active Rest
Time Management
Managing Monkeys
Focus Techniques
To-Think Lists
Goal-den Hour
Switch-off Sundays
Relationships
Professional Circles
Diverse Network
Network Maintenance
Conflict Management
Progression & Purpose
Redefining Progression
Sideways Moves
Purpose as Direction
Meaningful Moments
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 10
How do authors Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis describe the modern career path compared to the traditional 'corporate ladder'?
You Coach You — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Self-coaching helps you gain fulfillment and advance along a truly winding career path.
Chapter 3: You already have tools to build strong resilience and self-belief.
Chapter 4: Make time your ally and it will richly reward you.
Chapter 5: Managing relationships well is essential to self-development.
Chapter 6: Knowing your purpose can help steer your progression.
You Coach You Summary & Overview
You Coach You (2022) is a guide to being your own coach for maximum career success and happiness. With practical guides, questions that help you think about who you are at work, and fun exercises, the authors show you how you can be your own best cheerleader and guide.
Who Should Listen to You Coach You?
- Anyone who is looking to improve their happiness at work
- Anyone who is stuck in their career and looking for growth
- Anyone who wants to change gears at work
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