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Coaching tips and techniques for employment advisers, employment specialists, and other employability professionals.

  1. 6D AGO

    39. Hidden Health Conditions: Should Clients Disclose?

    Disclosure is one of the most complex and emotionally loaded conversations in supported employment - especially when a client’s health condition or disability isn’t immediately visible. Should they tell an employer? When? How much? And what are the risks… or the benefits? In this episode, Claire unpacks the practical and psychological realities of disclosure (or, as it’s increasingly called, managing personal information). She explores the three broad client groups you’ll likely see on your caseload, the legal context around reasonable adjustments, and a simple five-step framework you can use to guide clients through this decision with confidence. This isn’t about telling clients what to do - it’s about helping them make informed, empowered choices. If you’re working in IPS, Connect to Work, or any employment support programme supporting people with hidden health conditions, this episode will give you clarity, structure and reassurance. *********************** To receive more practical tools like this, subscribe to the Employment Coaching newsletter, or visit the Careerology website to explore our latest IPS and supported employment training courses.

    15 min

  2. FEB 6

    38. Why Some Clients Get Stuck With Career Decisions

    Career decision making is something we support clients with every day - and yet it’s often one of the hardest parts of the work. Some clients get stuck weighing up options, others swing from one idea to the next, and some simply can’t move forward at all, even when they’ve done “all the right thinking”. In this episode, Claire explores four common ways people get stuck in career decision making - drawing on years of coaching practice and real client scenarios. She looks at influence vs independence, research vs action, intuition vs logic, and preparation vs practice - and why getting stuck at either end of these spectrums can quietly stall progress. This episode is designed as a reflective tool for employment advisers and employment specialists. Whether you use it to think differently about a client on your caseload - or about your own career decisions - it may help unlock new insight and movement. ******************** To explore more reflective tools like this, subscribe to the Employment Coaching newsletter or visit the Careerology website to see our latest training for employment advisers and specialists.

    16 min

  3. JAN 30

    37. The Power of Homework in Employment Coaching

    Homework is a core part of many coaching and therapeutic approaches - yet in employment support, it’s often overlooked, rushed, or applied in a one-size-fits-all way. In this episode, Claire explores what we really mean by “homework” in employment coaching, why it matters so much, and how the tasks clients do between sessions can shape motivation, confidence and progress. She reflects on common mistakes, such as setting standardised tasks or overwhelming clients with too much to do, and explains why homework should always be tailored to the individual. Claire also introduces her simple Three Cs model for setting effective homework - clarity, commitment and contingency - and explains how using this framework can strengthen the coaching relationship, provide valuable insight into a client’s situation, and help clients move forward in a realistic and sustainable way. ******************** For more practical reflections on employment coaching, supported employment, and day-to-day practice, you can sign up to the Employment Coaching newsletter - or contact us to discuss training for your service. Sign up to the newsletter here: https://careerology.kit.com/employment-coaching View our training courses: https://careerology.org/adviser-training/

    15 min

  4. JAN 23

    36. Has ‘Volunteering’ Become a ‘Dirty Word’ ?

    In this episode of the Employment Coaching Podcast, Claire tackles a topic that has become increasingly controversial in employment support: volunteering. With IPS firmly established as a Place-Then-Train model, many services have concluded that supporting clients into volunteering is no longer appropriate. But is that really what the IPS model says - or have we misunderstood it? Claire explores where this confusion came from, why volunteering is not the same as pre-vocational training or sheltered employment, and how short, time-limited volunteering placements can support - rather than derail - competitive job outcomes. Drawing on years of practice and service leadership, she shares three practical rules for using volunteering ethically and effectively within IPS. This episode is likely to spark debate! ******************** Get weekly employment coaching tips with our free newsletter: https://careerology.kit.com/employment-coaching

    16 min

  5. JAN 16

    35. Everyone Really Can Work: A Conversation with Mitch Mitchell

    In this episode, Claire is joined by Mitch Mitchell, a training coordinator and long-standing supported employment practitioner, for a thoughtful conversation about what “everyone can work” really means in practice. Drawing on decades of experience across supported employment and SEQF, Mitch shares real examples of working with people who don’t present as “immediately employable” - and how creativity, employer engagement and a strong belief in vocational profiling can open doors that might otherwise remain closed. Together, Claire and Mitch explore unconscious bias, organisational fit, employer engagement, and why, under pressure, practitioners sometimes drift away from the very principles that underpin supported employment. This episode is a timely reminder of why creativity, confidence and belief still matter - perhaps now more than ever. Want to know more about Mitch’s training courses? Email him at: mitch.mitchell@theeducationpeople.org or find him on LinkedIn. ******************** Get weekly employment coaching tips with our free newsletter: https://careerology.kit.com/employment-coaching

    23 min

  6. JAN 9

    34. When Clients Listen To Your Advice But Don’t Follow It

    Have you ever given a client really solid advice - only to watch them ignore it completely? In this episode, Claire explores why this happens so often in employment coaching, and why trying to persuade, push, or discharge clients rarely leads to lasting change. Using a real client example, Claire looks at the psychology behind resistance, avoidance and self-sabotage, and explains how responding with curiosity rather than judgement can unlock insight, engagement and progress. This episode offers practical ways to work with clients who seem “stuck” - without damaging the coaching relationship. ******************** Get weekly employment coaching tips with our free newsletter: https://careerology.kit.com/employment-coaching

    16 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    33. Are You Looking After Your Own Career?

    As 2025 comes to an end, most employment specialists are helping clients tie up loose ends, set goals, and prepare for the new year. But how often do we pause and offer ourselves the same support? In this final episode of the year, we turn the spotlight back onto you - your role, your wellbeing, and your future career goals. We explore why employment advisers often overlook their own development, how constant busyness masks burnout, and why an end-of-year “career stock take” is essential. From celebrating your wins (even the small, unseen ones) to reassessing boundaries and work pressures, this episode guides you through a gentle but meaningful reflection on your year. Whether you're listening before Christmas or in early January, this conversation offers space to breathe, reset, and consider what you want from your work and wellbeing in 2026. It’s your turn to reflect - because your career matters too. ******************** Get weekly employment coaching tips with our free newsletter: https://careerology.kit.com/employment-coaching

    16 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    32. Why Some Clients Struggle to Stay in Work

    In this episode, Claire looks at what really happens after a client starts work - and why so many people fall out of jobs that looked perfect on paper. Using a real client story, she explains the idea of the psychological contract: the unwritten expectations between employer and employee that can be more powerful than the written contract. You’ll learn how to spot when that contract has been broken, why it leads to sickness, disengagement and resignations, and how employment coaches can help clients have honest conversations that repair trust and keep them in work. Get weekly employment coaching tips with our free newsletter: https://careerology.kit.com/employment-coaching

    16 min
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Coaching tips and techniques for employment advisers, employment specialists, and other employability professionals.

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  • Creator
    Careerology
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
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    © Careerology
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    Employment Coaching