In this episode, I talk with career coach JT Heglund, the Founder and Principal at The Daily Agape. We explore the transformative journey of career coaching, the importance of discovering one’s ‘WHY’, the life-long positive impact of developing emotional intelligence, and the value of understanding one's talents in order to turn them into career-changing strengths. We discuss the various flavors of coaching, the importance of understanding reputable certifications in an unregulated industry, and the ongoing support that coaches can provide you to help you thrive. JT emphasizes the need for a good personality fit between coach and client, shares insights on how to find a coach, and how coaching can unlock your innate potential to free you to pursue roles and careers that are in alignment with who you are, what you are uniquely good at, and what interests you most.

Learn more about JT: www.thedailyagape.com

Learn more about Simon Sinek’s WHY Discovery: https://simonsinek.com/

Learn more about Gallup CliftonStrengths: www.gallup.com

Learn more about TalentSmart EQ: www.talentsmarteq.com

Keywords: Layoffs, Unemployment, Career coaching, Emotional intelligence, Gallup CliftonStrengths, Personal development, Job search, Career coaching methodologies, Professional growth, Life coaching, Career coachingrelationships, Career transition, Simon Sinek, The Optimism Company, TalentSmartEQ

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimers

02:41 Journey to Career Coaching

04:45 Understanding Coaching and Its Value

08:37 Different Flavors of Coaching

12:34 Certifications and Their Importance

14:23 Gallup CliftonStrengths and Positive Psychology

19:32 The Science Behind Strengths Assessment

24:04 Understanding Your 'Why' and Its Impact

27:20 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Career Success

32:07 Navigating Coaching Relationships and Expectations