Twice a week we publish problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Saturday Guardian so that readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy’s own insights.
I’m in my mid-50s and work for a company that recently terminated a successful internal coaching programme due to “lack of resources and funding”.
Having done a coaching facilitator course approved by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, I’ve been an important part of this programme for the past seven years and, as a result of the cuts, am left feeling that my efforts at transforming careers are undervalued and unappreciated. Sadly, I have no strategic influence so feel ready to move on.
My work background is in aviation but I’d like a change in direction, with coaching at the core of my work. I know I’m good at it.
Should I offer my services as an independent coach, or seek employment with an organisation offering coaching as part of my wider management and teaching skillset?
Do you need advice on a work issue? For Jeremy’s and readers’ help, send a brief email to dear.jeremy@theguardian.com. Please note that he is unable to answer questions of a legal nature or to reply personally.
