When a client doubts their career path, listen to their concerns with empathy and understanding. Highlight their strengths and achievements to boost confidence. Provide honest, constructive feedback on areas to improve and suggest practical steps forward. Encourage them to explore opportunities aligned with their skills and passions.

Know thyself. Start by making a list of your proudest accomplishments. Then dig. What did you achieve? How? What were the biggest obstacles? Why were you able to overcome them? Why are you proud of this? Your proudest achievements almost always happen at the intersection of your greatest strengths and your deepest passion. You might think it was the business challenge you overcame … only to discover that what you really loved about the work was the people … leading and inspiring a team to walk through fire together - and triumph. Next, do a few assessments to discover what your top talents and strongest attributes are. A few of my favorites are StrengthsFinder, 16 Personalities and Positive Intelligence. Third, name + face your fears.

If they are doubting their career, then there is a reason behind that. Go back to the basics on why they are in the role, what their personal goals are and if they align to why they are in the role in the first place and if it's a role for the long-term.

To provide constructive feedback to a client doubting their career path: 1. Listen actively: Show empathy by paying close attention to their concerns and feelings. 2. Highlight strengths: Emphasize their skills and achievements, and how these can be leveraged in various career directions. 3. Offer actionable advice: Suggest specific steps they can take to explore new opportunities or enhance their current path. What strategies have worked for you in similar situations? Share your thoughts!

One of the main reasons for doubts many a times is a fear of failure or a lack of internal drive to achieve! Starting with identification of core values is a very 'bulb on' activity - both for the client and the coach! While working with core values, the client will start getting in touch with his internal drives. What has helped him in the past, what achievements he has enjoyed! Once he is able to recognise his self worth, his inclination for actions goes up! While working with clients, many a times they want to know how does my work tie up with my lifes purpose? Helping clients see a link to their lifes purpose, in the work that they do, acts like a big boost. Then they are able to sustain momentum for much longer durations.

Start at the beginning. Why did they originally choose this path? That may be the key to unlocking their current doubts. Did they choose it to make parents happy? Or, was it an easy path? Whatever the reason, they need to dig down into that before looking at other careers. Teachers often start teaching because they want to make a difference and are so excited to bring knowledge. After a couple years, the passion has been pounded out of them by a system that doesn't value them. If that is the type of situation, they need to think about how else they can make a difference along a different path.

Let's start with a few simple but effective questions. - How will you know you pursued the right career path in three/five years? - How do you want to feel about this decision in three/five years? - How would you describe your perfect working day? - How will this career choice get you closer to your desired future self? Let's support the client's thinking instead of just providing our point of view.

I found these work well: 1. Encourage Honest Reflection: Ask open-ended questions to help them articulate their doubts & explore underlying causes. 2. Validate Their Feelings: Acknowledge their concerns without judgment, reinforcing that uncertainty is a natural part of growth. 3. Focus on Strengths: Highlight their skills & accomplishments to remind them of their value & potential. 4. Provide Perspective: Offer insights on their career path’s opportunities & challenges, drawing from your experience. 5. Suggest Explorative Actions: Recommend steps like informational interviews or skills assessments to clarify their direction. 6. Follow-Up: Maintain regular check-ins to support their decision-making process & confidence-building.