Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Duggan
Hi Jennifer, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve worked in Human Resources or Talent Acquistion in some capacity for the last 15 years, so coaching has naturally been part of my job function for as long as I can remember. I started Career Coaching independently for Career Contessa during the pandemic as an outlet to connect with others while working from home. The job market changed dramatically during that time, and I continued to find that people didn’t know what to do next with their lives AND careers and needed guidance. Since then, that has evolved greatly into Joy of Work where I work with people on career pivots, re-entering the job force or making career progression in a way that makes sense for them. My practice focuses alot on the harmony between life and work, and really focuses on career joy — specifically in ways that may differ from person to person.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has been pretty easy — because I’m doing what I love. Having been an HR leader for so long, I find that I look at careers differently than most people, and I see talents in people, opportunities for them or pitfalls that they may not see because I’m looking at it from a different lens. Also, with the talent acquisition background, I know what employers are looking for, how hiring works, or doesn’t work in some cases — and I keep my eye on the job market. If anything has been difficult, it’s that — because the job market is constantly changing and the way people need to manuever to even get viable job leads and calls back for interviews has changed so much.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Sometimes you find yourself in a situation at your job or in your career that doesn’t feel quite right — but you’re not sure where to get an honest opinion. You may also be in a search that isn’t producing the results you want, feel like you are getting passed over for promotions — or you just may feel stuck. These are all reasons to work with a coach.Why I might be a good fit for you:
• You are looking to make a career transition – to another field or job entirely
• Something interesting happened at work, and you aren’t sure what to do about it
• You are a leader in a tough situation (with your team, your boss, next steps…etc.)
• You are looking for a new job, but haven’t had success finding it, or don’t know where to start
• You need some interview practice
• You want to talk about salary
• You are mid-career, feel stagnant, and aren’t finding joy in your daily work
• You are brand new to the workforce (hello recent grads!), or looking, and feel like you just need some advice
• You are looking for personal or professional development outside of your office
Here’s what I can help you with:
Career Inventory Assessments
Resume Review and Critique
Mock Interviewing (Interview Practice)
Salary Negotiation techniques
Job Search Strategy Assistance and Development
Career Transitions (Changing directions or finding a new one!)
Feeling Stuck or Stagnant in your career – and looking to navigate to a place of peace and fulfillment
Developing as a leader through interpersonal skill development and self awareness
Career Coaching is really about the individual — so YOU are at the focus of it. I offer several packages that help meet clients exactly where they are to help them achieve their career goals. This does also mean that you are making an investment in yourself, and while coaches can support you in accomplishing alot, you do have to be ready to make the commitment to doing your part of the work!
https://www.joyofwork.co/for-individuals
I also offer free guides…The Career Progression Playbook and The Ultimate Layoff Guide here:
https://www.joyofwork.co/resources-and-tools
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Folks can reach out to me here: https://www.joyofwork.co/11-coaching-contact for a complimentary 15 minute consultation to see if career coaching is the next right thing for them…
They can also follow me on instagram for free advice and insight @joyofwork.co on instagram
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