Transition & Aptitude Coaching
DEFINING: What is "Transition Coaching?"
tran·si·tion -- /tranˈziSH(ə)n/
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
(thank you, Google and Oxford Languages)
Saying change is unavoidable seems trite. It isn't. Not when you realize how often people are flattened by it. Too many people let change take them by surprise and blindly tumble down its path. I've been there. I've had both transitional popups and plans. Some worked out better than others. Nearly all were at least a little painful - even ones that led to fantabulous places. I've learned that change can be intentionally engaged and mastered, if embraced and engaged in an intentional process.
Transition Coaching uses proven tools and a professional but authentic relationship to help you master your season of change.
OBJECTIVE MEASURES: Aptitude Testing & Coaching
Honestly answer these three questions:
- Are you making the most of your cognitive abilities?
- Are you using your strengths in the right career path?
- Are you engaging, enjoying, and excelling at work?
If you say "no" to any of these, the Highlands Abilities Battery (HAB) could be exactly what you need. The HAB is a phenomenal tool for assessing and leveraging your cognitive strengths. A certified aptitude specialist (that's me) administers the tool, analyzes your results, and coaches you toward maximizing it in your real-life choices. If you take things further, the "whole life" coaching approach (graphic to the right) integrates the HAB with other critical, motivational factors.
Life's way too short to stay in a career or role that isn't making the most of who you are and how you're wired. Let me help! There are other tools, too, btw. But this one's PERFECT for transitions.
PRICELESS TOOLS: Personality Testing & Coaching
Know more about your "frames of reference and preference:"
- Are you aware of your productivity orientation?
- Are you aware of your social energy tendencies?
- Are you aware of how those impact relationships, job satisfaction, and professional collaboration?
If you say "no" to any of these, a few sessions with the DISC Express may be just what you need. DISC is based on nearly 100 years of reliable psychological study. While it's a simple tool, the insights gained can be profound, helping individuals and teams experience greater personal fulfilment, increased productivity, and improved team collaborations.
Whether you're looking for a better experience in your current situation or would like to see how your personality informs your future, the DISC is a fantastic asset.
THE PROCESS: How Transition Coaching works.
Before we start, we'll make sure we're a good fit.
A FREE DISCOVERY CALL will help you decide.
Choosing me as your transition coach:
1. We'll have a one-on-one Story Swap/Discovery session.
2. Then, you choose the services best suited for your situation.
- Use just the Highlands Abililties Battery assessment.
- Engage Whole-Life coaching: explore strengths, identify options, and chart your course (see below or services page).
3. Then, choose your meeting rhythm.
- One-off Sessions or the Highlands Package only.
- Occasional or Goal-specific Sessions.
- Regular Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly Sessions.
There are all sorts of flexible combinations that fit your budget and help you master the process of your transition.
AUTHENTIC CONVERSATIONS: The Power of Honesty and Vulnerability
"No single conversation is guaranteed to change the course of your career, relationship, or life - but any single conversation can!"
My wife and I are masters at creating conversational spaces that lead to authentic, significant life changes. Around fire pits, in coffee shops, at offices, and in virtuals - but the conversation is the key. With decades of business and non-profit leadership experience, oodles of certifications, and exceptionally high EQs, we touch hearts, change trajectories, and help people flourish. It's who we are and what we love to do.
My coaching showcases this strength and the results become tools in your box for personal and professional success.
BONUS GRAPHIC FOR NERDS (like me): The Sigmoid Transition Curve
"Change is inevitable. Transitions are a choice." William Bridges
Life is growth. Growth is messy, but it does seem to follow patterns. The sigmoid curve highlights the various aspects of change, as it applies to people and organizations.
My professional and personal experience are great assets for helping you navigate your transitions. This coaching pairs fabulously with the Highlands Abilities Battery. Connect with me to arrange for transition coaching, teaching, or workshops. Let's get that green space flourishing!