I Already Hired a Career Coach—What Can More Coaching Do for Me?
The Career Coaching Gap No One Talks About
You worked hard, prepped for interviews, polished your resume, and landed your dream job. Maybe you even worked with a career coach—someone like Kyle Elliott of Caffeinated Kyle, who helped you see your unique strengths, stay confident, and navigate the job search with clarity.
But what happens after you get the job?
People sometimes assume that once you’ve secured your dream role, the hard part is over. But that is not always the case. For some professionals—new leaders, high achievers, or neurodivergent individuals—imposter syndrome can creep in, or they may feel out of their depth. External pressures, whether at work or in their personal life, can cause cracks to form, making it harder to manage expectations and sustain early success. The real challenges often come months later—when the honeymoon phase is over, and the strategies that once worked begin to falter.
This is where coaching can help. You already have the skills, the experience, and the drive—what you may need is clarity, confidence, and the right strategies to sustain success. A partnership with a coach helps you refine your approach, navigate obstacles, and step fully into your role. Coaching bridges the gap that career coaching doesn’t cover—helping you thrive in your new position, not just land it.
Career Coaching Helped You Get the Job—Now What?
Career coaching is invaluable for job seekers. A great career coach can:
Help you identify your strengths & unique value
Guide you through interview prep & salary negotiations
Support your transition into a new company or industry
But career coaching is designed for job seekers, not for what happens once you're actually in the job.
The reality is: Landing a job and succeeding in it are two completely different skill sets.
Why Coaching is Essential After You Get the Job
Think about the typical career journey:
The First 3-6 Months: The Honeymoon Phase
You're absorbing information, meeting colleagues, and proving yourself.
You’re using coping mechanisms to navigate stress—maybe masking ADHD traits or overworking to stay ahead.
You feel energized, but also hyper-aware of the need to "fit in."
6+ Months In: The Reality Check
The excitement fades, and challenges become more apparent.
Old coping strategies stop working—you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're falling behind.
For neurodivergent professionals, masking becomes unsustainable, leading to burnout or anxiety.
The Missing Piece: Coaching for Career Success - After the Hire
This is where executive, professional life, and ADHD coaching become essential.
A career coach helps you land the job.
A professional or executive coach helps you be successful in it.
How This Type of Coaching Helps You Stay on Track:
Burnout Prevention & Work-Life Balance – Learn to set boundaries, manage energy, and prevent overwork.
Confidence Building – Whether it’s imposter syndrome, ADHD paralysis, or self-doubt, coaching helps you stay grounded in your strengths.
Communication & Leadership Skills – Gain tools to advocate for yourself, navigate office dynamics, and grow as a leader.
ADHD & Executive Function Strategies – If you struggle with focus, prioritization, or task management, coaching provides custom strategies that actually work for your brain.
Example:
Let’s say you’re six months into your new leadership role. The strategies that worked in the beginning—overpreparing, working extra hours, or masking neurodivergent traits—are no longer sustainable. You feel exhausted but don’t know how to ask for support, delegate, or set better systems in place.
Instead of struggling alone or risking burnout, coaching gives you real-time support, strategy, and accountability to shift into a more sustainable, confident leadership style.
Who Can Benefit from Coaching After the Career Transition?
Neurodivergent Professionals (ADHD, Autism, etc.)
You masked your way through the interview process and early onboarding, but now the executive dysfunction, overstimulation, or burnout is creeping in.
You need strategies for organization, communication, and productivity tailored to how your brain actually works.
Professionals in Career Transitions (Promotions, New Roles, or Industry Shifts)
You’ve moved into a leadership role for the first time and feel like you’re drowning.
You’re in a new industry or corporate culture and struggling to find your footing.
High Achievers Struggling with Burnout or Work-Life Balance
You’re pushing harder and harder but can feel yourself approaching burnout.
You know you need to set boundaries, delegate, or manage stress better, but you don’t know how.
Anyone Who Feels Stuck or Uncertain in Their Role
Even if you’re not a high achiever, a new leader, or neurodivergent, you might still find yourself struggling with the realities of your job. Coaching can help you reset, gain clarity, and develop actionable strategies to make your role more fulfilling—without the stress of trying to figure it out alone.
You love your role, but the workload is overwhelming. Projects, meetings, and deadlines keep piling up, leaving you feeling stuck.
You’re second-guessing your career move. The job that once seemed like a perfect fit isn’t turning out the way you expected, and you’re unsure how to pivot.
You’re dealing with office politics or workplace challenges. A difficult boss, unclear expectations, or team dynamics are making daily work feel frustrating or draining.
You feel disengaged or unmotivated. The excitement of a fresh start has worn off, and you’re struggling to reignite your passion or find purpose in your work.
How is This Different from Career Coaching or Mentoring?
| Coaching Type | Primary Focus | Best For... |
|---|---|---|
| Career Coaching | Job searching, resume prep, interviews, salary negotiation | Job seekers, professionals transitioning to a new company or field |
| Professional Life Coaching | Thriving in your role, work-life balance, personal growth | Anyone adjusting to a new job or leadership role |
| Executive & Leadership Coaching | Leadership skills, confidence, communication, delegation | New managers, high performers, or anyone stepping into leadership |
| ADHD Coaching | Executive function, focus, productivity, energy management | Neurodivergent professionals needing customized workplace strategies |
| Mentoring | Learning from someone with experience | Professionals seeking guidance from someone in their industry |
What Happens in a Coaching Session?
Coaching is not one-size-fits-all—it’s a tailored experience designed to help you gain clarity, develop strategies, and stay accountable so you can move forward with confidence. My coaching process follows the iACT method, ensuring each session is structured, effective, and aligned with your unique goals.
Step 1: Free 25-Minute Consultation
This is a no-pressure conversation where we:
✅ Discuss your current challenges and goals
✅ Explore whether coaching is the right fit for you
✅ Answer any questions about the coaching process
Step 2: The Discovery Session
If we decide to work together, we start with a 60–90 minute deep dive to:
✔ Clarify where you are now – What’s working? What’s not? Where do you feel stuck?
✔ Identify your core challenges & strengths – Whether it’s ADHD struggles, executive function challenges, leadership transitions, or burnout, we pinpoint what’s holding you back.
✔ Define your success roadmap – We outline clear, actionable steps to move you forward.
This session sets the foundation for our work together, ensuring coaching is customized to your needs.
Step 3: Ongoing Coaching Sessions (iACT Method)
Each session follows the iACT framework, designed to keep you on track:
1️⃣ Identify – Where are you today? What’s working, and what’s challenging?
2️⃣ Acknowledge – Recognize patterns, thoughts, or roadblocks that might be holding you back.
3️⃣ Clarify – Define what success looks like and what steps to take.
4️⃣ Transform – Take aligned action with strategies that work for your brain, strengths, and work style.
This process allows us to adapt coaching as your needs evolve while keeping you accountable and making real progress.
Step 4: Accountability & Progress Tracking
Unlike self-help books or one-size-fits-all career advice, coaching provides real-time feedback and adjustments to keep you moving forward. We:
✔ Track your wins, challenges, and breakthroughs
✔ Adjust strategies as needed to keep momentum
✔ Ensure you stay committed, confident, and in control of your progress
Coaching isn’t just about solving one problem—it’s about helping you build long-term success in your career and life.
Is Post-Career Coaching Right for You?
Ask yourself:
Am I feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like I’m hitting a wall in my new role?
Are my old coping mechanisms (masking, overworking, avoiding) no longer working?
Do I need support in navigating office dynamics, leadership, or executive function challenges?
Would I benefit from having an expert help me build sustainable success strategies?
If you answered YES to any of these, professional coaching could be the missing piece you’ve been looking for.
Next Steps: How to Get Started with Coaching
If you’re curious about how coaching can support you beyond the job search, I offer a free consultation to explore how we can work together. No pressure, just a conversation.
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Final Thoughts: Coaching is an Investment in Your Career Growth
Career coaching helps you get the job.
Professional life, executive, and ADHD coaching help you thrive in it.
If you’re struggling months after landing a role, feeling lost in a leadership transition, or needing support in building sustainable success, coaching can help you break through the plateau and create a career that actually works for you.
