The Unconventional Career Coach Maartje Bakker

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If you've never worked with a career coach - this is your episode.



You might feel inspired to explore career coaching, but are doubtful of how it would work and if it could actually help you find a fulfilling career.



This week I am sharing what to expect when you start working with a career coach. Enjoy!


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🎉 My coaching program just became even more accessible!



After 450+ hours of coaching women through career changes, dozens of businesses started, promotions made, and jobs landed...



It still breaks my heart when you say you feel dreadful, exhausted, bored, and defeated at work.



I've been there.



And when I was burnt out with no idea what kind of career would bring me joy,



I didn't have a career coach when I needed it the most.



It is a privilege to have support through hard times.



I want to be a part of breaking that cycle.



I want career coaching to be even more accessible to you - because I know what we can create in as little as 6 months is life-changing.



We need more women with healthy, happy jobs.

Who speak their minds with confidence.

Who earn good money.

Who ask for help.



My coaching program remains the same: trusted, tested, and tailored to you.



New is the tiered option to pick the support you want and need.



If you're ready to make a lasting career change for your happiness and health - book a call.



I can't wait to support you.


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Science class, high school, me braiding my friend's hair, when my teacher says: "You can drop out right now and become a hairdresser. Is that what you want?"



The interaction lasted 2 seconds, but the impact has been lingering for over a decade.



It made me believe that certain jobs are more valuable than others. It made me think I don't belong in a science environment. And it made me believe that this man dictated my future - he needed to like me.



My reaction was angry and defiant. "I'll show you." was my teenage mantra.



What happened next was the start of a misaligned career path. I became an engineer even though I hated math & science. I only felt worthy when I was validated by a man. I operated from a space of teenage anger and fear to prove myself.



It took digging and soul-searching to realize that the teenager in me was making my career choices. She tried her best, but she was only a girl. I needed mature, present-day-me to step in and take over.



Do you recognise this? Is your inner child running the show? Is she making your big decisions for you? Out of fear? Anger? Resentment? Insecurity?



In this episode, I share the exercise that helps my clients regain control over their careers and direct their career path from their wise, present-day self.



Let me know how it lands!


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I get it. You feel stuck on the career path that you've walked for years, climbing the ladder that was supposed to be 'the right one'.



But these days you catch yourself questioning that path. Do you even want to continue working at this company? In this industry? Within this role?



"What am I even good at?", is a sentence that crosses your mind frequently.



So you do an online strength & skill test. "I have to switch my career to WHAT?!". You feel deflated. Your skills are pushing you in a career direction that sounds everything but appealing.



Listen. This episode is coming to your rescue - because it is not you, these tests are flawed. They lack a core component of work happiness: joy.



In today's episode, I take you through my Zone of Genius & Joy matrix, the framework that has helped dozens of professionals identify their strengths and skills that will actually bring them a fulfilling career.



Enjoy!


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Connect with Mika on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠.

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Mika thought she had to leave the tech industry when she got laid off as a software developer and was surprised when our coaching sessions reignited her passion for the industry.



Our work resulted not only in becoming the Head of Tech at a cutting-edge startup in Berlin but also in embracing the unique way her brain works.



In this episode, we discuss how understanding and loving your unique self opens doors to more ease, joy, and success. Stop trying to put yourself in a box that wasn't designed for you. Your unique ways are the right ways, always.



Enjoy this heartfelt episode with Mika!


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The only way to have sustainable success in your business is to do it your way - and your sales process is a huge part of that.



We are bombarded with sales tactics that promise to make you six figures if you follow the 10-step process.



Spoiler alert: it's not going to work for you in the long run.



This episode helps you create your sales process and make it as unique as you are.



Let me know how this lands - I can't wait to hear what comes up for you as you listen.


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