Are you stuck in life at a dead end, or facing an important decision? Is the Sword of Damocles hanging over you?

Miroslav Czadek
1 day ago
2 min read

Let’s briefly look at a few options so you can get a clearer overview of whether it might be best to seek advice, work with a mentor, attend training, go to therapy, or perhaps try coaching.

Similar questions are being faced by thousands of people around you every day, and there is rarely an easy answer—especially in two extremes: (1) when there are very few possible answers, or (2) when there are too many answers…

*Don’t know what to decide? Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know where your head is at?*

So how should you proceed? You can simply try going through the following decision tree, which I discovered on the website of the ICF (coachfederation.org) and adapted for your needs.

Did you reach a result? What you discovered remains yours alone—but what does it mean in a broader context?

Consider Coaching

A coach might be beneficial for you. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as a partnership between coach and client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize their personal and professional potential. A coach respects the client as the expert in their own life and work and believes that every client is creative and resourceful.

The coach’s responsibility is to:

Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve.
Encourage the client’s self-discovery.
Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies.
Hold the client responsible and accountable.

This process helps clients significantly improve their outlook on work and life while developing leadership abilities and unlocking their potential.

Consider Consulting

Individuals or organizations hire consultants for their expertise. While consulting approaches vary widely, the assumption is that the consultant will diagnose problems and propose—and sometimes implement - solutions.

Consider Mentoring

A mentor is an expert who provides wisdom and guidance based on their own experience. Mentoring may include advising, consulting, and coaching.

Consider Psychotherapy / Hypnotherapy

The focus is often on resolving difficulties arising from the past that prevent an individual from functioning emotionally in the present. The aim is to improve overall psychological functioning and help address present situations in emotionally healthier ways. It may also be useful to know that members of the International Coaching Federation are trained to understand the differences between coaching and therapy and, according to the ICF Code of Ethics, are required to refer potential or current clients to therapists when appropriate.

Consider Training

Training programs are based on goals set by the trainer or instructor. Training also typically assumes a structured learning path aligned with the agreed program of study.