FAQs

What is Career Coaching?

A professional, structured and practical service for people who are serious about:

• making well informed career choices;
• putting their best foot forward in the job market; and
• intelligently managing their career.

Coaching is not therapy and does not aim to assist with psychological issues. If such an issue arrises during the coaching we may pause the coaching programme and provide a referral to an appropriate professional.

Who is Career Coaching for?

It is for people who want to take charge of their career, who have had enough of ‘falling into jobs’ that are not fulfilling or of being stuck in a career that is making them unhappy – even unwell. Our services have been developed for people who have some experience in the workforce through to senior level managers and executives.

What is the value of career coaching – what will my ROI be?

Most of us will work at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week for 40-50 years. Our job has the ability to contribute significantly to our:

• life and professional satisfaction;
• wellbeing;
• sense of worth; and
• achievement of personal and financial goals.

If you were going to invest in anything in life, it makes sense to invest in your career choices and career management. A good coach will teach you self-reliance, empowering you to successfully manage your career and fulfill your maximum potential.

I’ve read career self-help books, how will coaching help me any more than those?

There are some excellent books available, such as “What Color is My Parachute”, many of which can help build awareness of what is and is not important to you in a job. While this is useful, it does not answer the next question ‘What careers include these important things, and therefore would be suitable for me?’ This is where we come in. We actively assist people to identify the career options that will be the best fit for them based on what they have learned about themselves and their career criteria. We offer practical application of theoretical self knowledge and awareness.

Why should I select Max Coaching services over others?

• Our coaches have breadth and depth of industry experience in professional roles. They know what they are talking about when they discuss career and industry options with you.
• Our programmes have been developed and refined over 7 years, are inclusive of best practice career theory, and tried and true tools and methodologies.
• Our coaches have successfully changed jobs and advanced in their careers multiple times, so they understand the practicalities of successful career management.
• We offer a rapid, action-oriented service that targets your situation exactly. Along with the process of raising self awareness we map out strategies and action plans to ensure you make the progress you wish to make in your career in a timely and well informed way.
• Our coaches are professional members of the Career Development Association of Australia, the peak body for career practitioners across Australia.

What level of confidentiality can I expect?

Your name and the nature of your coaching will be kept confidential by the Max Coaching team. All matters discussed in each coaching session and all written notes are also kept confidential.

You are welcome to request a copy of any notes taken by your coach.

The coaching relationship is conducted in line with the ethical standards of the International Coach Federation and the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners.

Are coaching fees tax deductible?

In certain instances coaching is able to be claimed under Self Education Expenses. We provide a Tax Invoice and recommend you seek the advice of an Accountant on this matter. For more information go to the ATO website.