{"id":214962,"date":"2021-07-16T08:31:35","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T07:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/?p=214962"},"modified":"2021-07-30T07:50:27","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T06:50:27","slug":"career-coaching-cards-explained-how-much-do-i-open-up-and-share-my-career-journey-to-open-up-wider-discussions-with-my-team-about-their-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letstalktalent.co.uk\/blog\/career-coaching-cards-explained-how-much-do-i-open-up-and-share-my-career-journey-to-open-up-wider-discussions-with-my-team-about-their-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Coaching Cards Explained: How much do I open up and share my career journey? (to open up wider discussions with my team about their career)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Managers have to wear many hats and they are regularly solicited for advice, guidance and direction. But it can be hard to know when it\u2019s best to gently nudge, or be more directive. So when it comes to career development, how much should you draw on your own experience to set others progress on their professional journey? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no straightforward answer to this question. Some managers are open and transparent and gladly share what they\u2019ve learnt in their careers, others prefer to let their colleagues and team members find answers for themselves. Jo, MD at Let\u2019s Talk Talent says: \u2018If you feel comfortable and safe doing it, then feel free to share your own experiences with others. For me, this has resulted in a much deeper connection with people I have led or managed.\u2019 After all, managers are humans first, and human skills are an important part of the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it\u2019s also important to remember that people need to find their own ways, so sharing shouldn\u2019t turn into telling others what to do. Supporting individuals in their career progression journey is all about guidance, and some people might approach things differently. Make sure you hold them accountable for moving towards their professional goals, but choosing which path to take in order to get there should sit squarely on their shoulders. It\u2019s about finding the right balance between being available to talk problems through when you\u2019re needed, but also backing out when you\u2019re not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sounds tricky right? That\u2019s because it can be. So if you need support finding the right way to be there for your team, give us a call. Our Coaching on Demand service<\/a> is a great tool to help you hone in your management skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a new series of blog posts, that explain our Career Coaching cards<\/a> in more depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCareer Coaching Cards: Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n