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Coaching & Mentoring & Career Guidance
BEYOND THE FINISH LINE
A Coaching Programme to Help You Discover and Achieve Your Post-Athletic Career Goal
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
1. Have you thought of what you will do with your life after sport?
or
Are you a retired athlete looking for a new challenge and direction in life?
2. Do you want to discover your strengths and hidden talents and achieve your post-athletic
career/life goals?
3. If so, Beyond the Finish Line is the programme for you.”
The programme will help you overcome the common challenges that you face when you retire from sports, such as finding a new sense of purpose, adjusting to a new identity, developing new skills, finding a suitable job or building a business and navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship. You will learn how to leverage your strengths, passions, and experiences as an athlete to create a fulfilling and rewarding post-athletic career.”
Although based in Galway, Ireland, our clients come to us from across the globe – as some of our coaching has been done by phone and more recently through Zoom and other media.
Clients include high level achievers in sport and business - Confidential service provided.
It should be noted that the Programme can be adapted or adjusted depending on the individual needs of the Client.
Scheduling a discovery call. This is an opportunity to get to know the client better, understand their post-athletic career ideas, assess their current situation and readiness for change, and create a plan to move forward.
Creating a learning agenda. This is a personal inventory of skills, strengths, and weaknesses that the client has or needs to develop for their desired career path. Use will be made of various tools and assessments to help the client identify their core values, personality traits, interests, transferable skills, and knowledge gaps.
Designing a learning plan. This is a roadmap that outlines the specific actions, resources, and timelines that the client will follow to achieve their learning goals. Help will be given to the client to select the best learning methods and sources for their needs, such as online courses, books, podcasts, mentors, networking events, etc.
Implementing the learning plan. This is where the client puts their learning into practice and applies what they have learned to their new career context. Support will be given to the client by providing feedback, encouragement, accountability, and troubleshooting along the way.
Evaluating the learning outcomes. This is where the client and Coach will review the progress and results of the learning plan, celebrate the achievements, identify the challenges and areas for improvement, and adjust the plan as needed.
Matching the skills and strengths of the client to a job or career is a process that involves identifying their interests, values, personality, and abilities, and comparing them with the requirements and expectations of different occupations. Various tools and methods are used to help the client with this process, such as:
Taking a complete skills assessment. This can help uncover the client’s skills and how they relate to different jobs. Use will be made of online tests, self-evaluation questionnaires, or portfolio reviews to measure your client’s skills.
Conducting informational interviews. This can help the Client in gathering information about different careers and industries from people who work in them. Support will be given to the client to prepare a list of questions to ask, such as what skills are needed, what are the challenges and opportunities, what are the typical tasks and responsibilities, etc1.
Searching by skill. Finding jobs that match the client’s skills using online databases, job boards, or career websites. Help will be given to the client to narrow down their options by filtering by location, industry, salary, education level, etc.
Researching your industry. This can help the Client and the Coach understand the trends, demands, and expectations of the industry the client is interested in. Use will be made of online sources, publications, reports, or professional associations to stay updated on the latest developments and opportunities.
Once the Client has identified a job or career that matches their skills and strengths, the Coach will help them achieve success by following these actions:
Making a list of jobs that interest them. This can help the Client prioritize and focus on the most relevant and realistic opportunities. Help will be given to the client to research the employers, the job descriptions, the qualifications, and the application process for each job.
Filling in the gaps. Identification of any skill gaps or weaknesses that the client may have for their desired job. Help will be given to the client find ways to improve their skills, such as taking online courses, reading books, attending workshops, volunteering, etc
Writing a targeted resume. This will help showcase the client’s skills and strengths in a way that matches the job requirements and catches the employer’s attention. Help will be given to the client to tailor their resume to each job by using keywords, highlighting achievements, and formatting it clearly.
Preparing for the interview. In order to boost the client’s confidence and performance in the interview process, help will be given to the client to practice their answers to common questions, prepare questions to ask the interviewer, dress appropriately and complete mock interview prior to the real event.
or alternatively
Help the Client identify a business idea and develop a Business Plan
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme consists of six sessions, each lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes. The sessions are structured on the following models of Coaching - GROW Model, Appreciate Enquiry and SOAR Model. The Tools used will include a range of psychological and behavioural assessments if considered necessary.
On completion of Programme:
The Client will be requested to complete a post-assessment or feedback survey that helps measure the client’s satisfaction, outcomes, and learning for future programmes.
A follow-up or support session will be arranged FREE OF CHARGE by the Coach with the client after a certain period of time and provide additional mentoring/guidance or resources if needed.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Niyi Adeolokun, Former Ireland, Connacht and Bristol Professional Rugby Player
“I am writing to provide a concise reference for Christy O'Hara. His coaching and mentorship during my transition from professional Rugby to a Human Resources (HR) professional has been invaluable. From the moment I expressed my interest in transitioning to HR, Christy consistently demonstrated his commitment to helping me achieve my goals. Christy's extensive HR knowledge and empathetic approach have made him an exceptional Coach/Mentor. He willingly shared resources, industry insights, and real-world examples, ensuring my smooth transition into HR. Beyond his expertise, Christy's personal qualities, such as approachability and genuine care, created a trusting and supportive environment. I felt comfortable reaching out to him with questions, knowing I would receive valuable insights.
In conclusion, I highly recommend Christy O'Hara as a Coach or Mentor. His commitment, knowledge, and passion for helping others make him an outstanding resource”.
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Jonny Cooper - 7 times All Ireland GAA Football Medalist with Dublin and 2 All Star GAA Awards
“I have worked with Christy for the past number of years where he has supported me across a number of areas including maximising performance potential. I have found a number of benefits to our ongoing relationship such as an heightened sense of clarity towards my ambitions, the exploration of additional personal development opportunities and developing my network of knowledge to enhance career opportunities. I very much look forward to each of our sessions together”
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Eric Donovan - Professional Irish Boxing Champion
“I’ve known Christy for the past 2 years. A connection was made after a TV interview I had done which Christy had seen and over that two year period, we have spoken and met many times. During that particular interview, I spoke about life & sport (boxing) and that I was coming near the end of my professional boxing career. This can be a daunting and uncertain time for any professional full-time athlete. But thankfully after a few conversations with Christy about the different options and possibilities that might be available to me, things didn’t look so bad. Christy has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this area, his great coaching ability can identify your qualities & strengths and suggest where best they can serve you.I cannot recommend Christy’s services enough, a very kind and knowledgeable man with a calm, reassuring presence”
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Sean Hurley - Ex-Kildare County GAA & AFL Player
“I found each Coaching session with Christy to be hugely beneficial and positive. He was compassionate and empathetic with a genuine interest in my career and overall well being, shown throughout our sessions. Christy has a wealth of experience and is extremely knowledgeable in many areas. I appreciate the constructive and friendly service which Christy provided and I have no hesitation in recommending him as a coach or mentor to anyone seeking some direction or guidance in life “
Scott Brady, HR Manager, VHI Health and Wellbeing and former GAA Star with Offaly, Ireland
In a personal capacity, I have worked with Christy for many years in his role HR and career coach/mentor. He has always been willing to share his vast knowledge and provide constructive honest guidance, which has benefited me greatly throughout my career to date. His interest in people and desire to see people reach their potential is quite unique. This is very evident in his coaching style.
Also, Christy has supported our recruitment in the healthcare space with great effect. He has an excellent network and track record of providing high calibre candidates across a wide variety of roles.
Find out and Book
“Are you planning for a new challenge and direction in life? Do you want to discover and achieve your post-athletic career goals with the help of a professional coach? If so, Beyond the Finish Line is the programme for you.”
Coaching Fees - Ranges from €100 - €175 per session (1 hour & 15 minutes duration)
Please email Christy – coh@hrworks.ie
or visit Website www.hrworks.ie and book a Free Discovery Call
or Phone 087 9473404 for an informal chat.
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Career Guidance
HRworks will help you with your career, learning and training choices.
You will deal with an experienced Specialist who has worked in People Management for a significant period of his career and held senior posts in Recruitment and Talent Acquisition at local and national level and in very large and medium sized organisations.
Services provided include:
Exploring your Career options
Skills Assessment Studying for the future – finding a suitable Course
Help in Job Applications and Interview Preparation (including Mock Interview)
School Leavers and persons seeking promotion are particularly catered for
Hourly sessions are provided and are competitively priced