Often I receive inquires about career coaching from individuals that don’t know exactly what to change in their life.

They aren’t unhappy in their current position but can’t help feeling there has to be more to life than what they are receiving.

Usually, it means that there is an aspect of their personality that isn’t being fulfilled. It’s kind of like that itch that you never can quite scratch. So what can one do about it? You can explore different personality and career assessments that might bring up forgotten interests and activities. You might have forgotten about an experience or hobby you had when you were younger that really excited and interested you.

There are numerous strength and interest finder assessments that use the cognitive functions of your brain that help analyze and set goals. Using non-verbal activities that engage and utilize the creative parts of your brain can unlock and bring to the forefront different ideas you might not of thought about.

So what can you do with this new information about yourself? Perhaps you’d like to explore more an interest or idea, possibly take a class, volunteer or earn a certificate. It may be you need to take more time out to distress by finding a new creative and inspiring hobby. Maybe you are bored in your current position and would like to become more specialized by taking classes or a certificate program. You might want to increase your salary and need to complete additional training. Maybe you feel the need to give back and want to find the best possible place to be in service and useful.

One client I worked with was a very successful banker in the New York area. He was extremely good at his specialty and earned a high six figure salary. He couldn’t afford to quit his position but felt his career provided no personal meaning in his life. After several sessions using vision boards, career assessments and guided visualization, he realized he had a passion for dancing. In his youth he had danced in school in several productions. He had forgotten the joy it brought him and those around him. He recognized he was in a unique position due to his salary where he could sponsor a dance group in a local high school. By sponsoring a group, he could fulfill his need for meaning while providing a service to others. Once he organized the group, he realized that he actually did like his work and he had been lacking the personal piece to make it meaningful as well as successful.

Whether you are considering a career change, a second job or transitioning into retirement, working with a career coach can help you find your next perfect vocation.