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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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INSIGHT

Managers' Incentives

  • Managers are often incentivized to retain employees, not prioritize their career growth.
  • Their main focus is achieving company outcomes, not individual aspirations.
ADVICE

Multiple Coaching Sources

  • Seek multiple coaching sources, including external coaches and your manager.
  • Actively discuss growth and aspirations with your manager to foster a helpful relationship.
ADVICE

Self-Coaching Mindset

  • Adopt a coaching mindset for self-reflection and improved situational effectiveness.
  • Focus on self-coaching techniques rather than coaching others.
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