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Developer Tea

Coaching Yourself: Career Coaching Personas for Everyday Engineers, Part One - The Available Manager

Nov 4, 2024
Discover the power of self-coaching personas in career development. Learn how to navigate the misconception that managers are solely focused on advancing employees' careers. Embrace the 'available manager' persona to spark self-dialogue and reflect on your career choices. Explore De Bono's six thinking hats to tackle personal challenges through various perspectives. This insightful discussion shines a light on the importance of balancing managerial relationships with self-driven growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Adopting self-coaching personas empowers individuals to proactively manage their career development rather than solely relying on managerial guidance.
  • Engaging with the 'available manager' persona helps employees prepare specific requests, enhancing communication and understanding in career growth discussions.

Deep dives

Rethinking Managerial Roles

Managers are often viewed as primary coaches who can guide employees in their career development. However, their actual incentives may primarily focus on achieving company results instead of fostering individual career growth. While well-managed companies prioritize clear outcomes, these may not align with an employee's personal career aspirations. This disconnect emphasizes the need for employees to seek multiple sources of coaching and actively engage with their managers regarding growth discussions.

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