How to help your clients have effective informational interviews
This masterclass includes:
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1.5 hour live online session -
Ready-to-use client exercises
This masterclass is for you if...
- Your career coaching clients are curious about new work sectors but don’t know who to approach.
- Your clients want to break into new sectors but have little understanding about what they are really like.
- Your clients have broad ideas about the things in life they find interesting but they don’t know how to translate those ideas into paid work.
- Your clients understand the need to follow their curiosity but don’t know how to turn that into an action plan.
- You’d like ideas and exercises to help you pass on more effective models for informational interviews to your clients.
You'll leave with...
- A deeper understanding of informational interviews and how your clients can undertake them with greater confidence.
- Two new powerful and practical tools – Turning ideas into conversations and Question Zones.
- A structured approach that enables your clients to practise and build their skills in informational interviews.
- The ability to instil confidence in your clients so they can discover interesting people and make new connections.
- Greater confidence for yourself as a coach working with clients who have the potential to achieve great breakthroughs through informational interviews.
Your Masterclass will be led by
John Lees
Career Strategist & Author
John Lees is one of the UK’s best-known career strategists. He has published 15 books on careers and work including the UK best-seller ‘How to Get a Job You Love’ and his latest, ‘Get Ahead in Your New Job’. His books have been translated into Arabic, Georgian, Polish, Japanese and Spanish.
John was previously Chief Executive of the Institute of Employment Consultants and was a founding board member of the Career Development Institute. He holds degrees from the Universities of Cambridge, London and Liverpool and is a NICEC Fellow.
… and facilitated by
Rachel Schofield
Journalist, Broadcaster & Coach
Rachel is a freelance journalist and broadcaster for the BBC, a facilitator, podcaster, Personal Development Coach and Firework Career Coach. She’s passionate about helping smart women not lose themselves amid the wonders and the challenges of motherhood.
How to help your clients have effective informational interviews
This masterclass includes:
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1.5 hour live online session
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Ready-to-use client exercises
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How is the Masterclass delivered?
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The Masterclass will take place on Zoom Meeting. In order to get the most out of the masterclass, you'll need an internet-connected computer / laptop, tablet or mobile device with a microphone and camera.
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What’s the format of the masterclass?
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The Masterclass will be a mix of instruction from our Masterclass expert, interactive exercises practising using the new tools and an interactive Q&A session.
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I’m not free on the day / at the time of the Masterclass. Can I still take part?
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Unfortunately not. Much of the value of the Masterclass will come from interactively practising the new tools in small groups, and this needs to be done live.
- Will you be sharing a recording of the Masterclass?
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No. Because a good part of the Masterclass will be run in breakout rooms, we won’t be sharing a recording of the session.
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Will I be able to ask questions to the speakers?
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Yes, there will be time throughout the session and towards the end to ask questions.
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What equipment will I need to take part?
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You'll need an internet-connected computer / laptop, tablet or mobile device with sound.
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What will I need to prepare ahead of the Masterclass?
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If you have time, it would benefit you to review the exercises and coach guidance for each exercise, which we’ll send you ahead of the Masterclass.
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Do I need to be a coach to take part in the masterclass?
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Yes, though it’s fine if you’re right at the start of your coaching journey. Some basic knowledge of coaching skills will be important.
- I’m already a Firework licensed career coach. Will I learn anything new in the Masterclass?
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Yes. The content of this Masterclass, including the two tools, is brand new and not part of the Firework Programme.
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Is the masterclass discounted for Firework coaches?
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Yes. If you are a Firework licensed coach, you will have received an email about this. If you haven’t please contact us on [email protected].
