Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Presidents And CEOs
Jennifer, a President and CEO at All The Best Coaching, suggests that instead of focusing on specific entry-level coaching positions, which can be hard to define, aspiring coaches should prioritize gaining leadership experience through volunteer work within organizations aligned with their passions because "I've gotten a lot of my jobs based on...unpaid leadership experience". Jennifer emphasizes the importance of identifying key decision-makers within those organizations to potentially unlock opportunities and open doors.
Leadership Experience, Volunteer Opportunities, Entry-Level Positions, Networking, Passion-Driven Career
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Jennifer Guillaumin
President and CEO
All The Best Coaching
University of San Diego
Point Loma Nazarene University, MBA
Business Management & Admin
Coaching, Speaking & Writing
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Disabled, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. It's important to gain leadership experience, which can be obtained through volunteer leadership roles in organizations like the Chamber of Commerce or the International Coaching Federation.
2. Many jobs in this field can be obtained based on unpaid leadership experience, so consider volunteering for charitable organizations and expressing interest in a position.
3. Identify your passions and seek leadership opportunities within organizations related to those passions to open doors for potential career opportunities.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate or graduate student consider?
That is a wonderful question. It's kind of hard to define because it depends if you want to start your own coaching business or if you want to work for a coach.
I remember I tried to get a job at Tony Robbins before, but that was really challenging because they want you to go through a certain program. I'd say it's more important to get leadership experience.
I've gotten a ton of volunteer leader experience through the San Diego Chamber of Commerce, the International Coaching Federation San Diego chapter, a lot of different mentoring organizations, and schools. So, whatever your passion is, try to find if there are leadership opportunities available with that organization and then go apply for them.
I've gotten a lot of my jobs based on unpaid leadership experience. So, if there's a charitable organization you like, just go talk with them and say, "Hey, I'm interested in a position here." That can open doors, and it's opened doors for me.
Follow up by knowing what your passions are. Then, definitely know who the key decision-makers are that you can talk to, who can potentially provide that opportunity for you.
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