Not every client I work with is looking to climb a career ladder, some of my career coaching clients are people whose jobs are being made redundant and they get some support to enable them to move on to their next job.

Not all are looking for a high flying career, indeed many of my career coaching clients who were high flyers are looking for a more balanced life - yes, a career you love is important but does this mean something that takes over your life and leaves little time for other things that you love?

I met a new client on Friday and the only thing she wants to climb is a mountain, and she certainly works to live, not the other way around. Clients sometimes wonder when I ask them about their life and passions at  first meeting but it helps me to help others once I understand what is important to them.

So no, i think you dont need a career, just a way of bringing in the moeny to enable you to maintain the lifestyle that is right for you.

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