#109 Rob Slawik - The Future of Career Coaching: Rob's Vision

In this episode, I catch up with Rob Slawik, a career coach with extensive experience in HR. 

Rob discusses his transition from HR to starting his own business, the Career Journey Project, which offers bespoke career coaching services. He shares insights on the challenges of starting a new venture, the importance of building confidence in job seekers, and the demand for career coaching in today's job market. 

Rob reflects on his past experiences, the significance of authenticity in interviews, and his aspirations for the future of his business. He emphasizes the importance of integrity and values in both personal and professional contexts, defining success as the positive impact he can have on others' careers.

Takeaways

• Confidence and mindset are crucial for job seekers.
• Rob emphasizes the importance of authenticity in interviews.
• Success stories highlight the transformative power of coaching.
• Rob's HR background informs his coaching approach.
• Building a personal brand is essential in today's job market.
• Rob aims to positively impact as many lives as possible.
• Integrity and values guide Rob's professional journey.
• The importance of self-reflection in career development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Career Coaching and Rob's Journey
01:22 The Career Journey Project: A Bespoke Coaching Service
04:49 Finding Purpose: Rob's Transition from HR to Coaching
08:04 The Challenges of Starting a New Business
13:28 Understanding Client Needs: The Demand for Career Coaching
17:54 Building Confidence: Strategies for Job Seekers
24:10 Success Stories: Real-Life Examples of Career Transformation
30:53 Reflections on a Long Career in HR
45:31 Looking Ahead: Future Goals and Aspirations
48:33 The Why Behind Rob's Work: Defining Success

Please check out Rob below :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-s/

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Recview:

https://recview.co/