About this Episode
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Online Prosperity Show! I'm your host, Prosper Taruvinga, and today we have an extraordinary guest with us—Melita Long. Melita is not just a career coach but a career whisperer, having helped over 3,000 clients navigate the often confusing world of career transitions and advancements since 2003. With over 20 years of experience across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Germany, Melita brings a wealth of knowledge and unique strategies to the table. 🌍✨
In this episode, we delve into Melita's incredible journey from a marketing role in financial services to becoming a renowned career coach. You'll hear about her existential career crisis at 30, her decision to honor her values, and how she built a successful career coaching business from scratch. Melita shares her innovative three-step strategy to attract clients: Awareness, Acceptance, and Action, and discusses how writing educational articles in local papers helped her grow her client base. 📈📰
We also explore the importance of listening in initial client meetings and how Melita's empathetic approach has made a significant impact on her clients. She talks about the pivotal role her mentor, Gabriella Goddard, played in her career shift and the invisible lessons she has learned along the way that can benefit you. 🗣️💡
Melita introduces her "Career Discovery" service, which helps individuals identify their ideal career by choice rather than chance. She also shares a compelling story about a values clash while protesting against the Gulf War and how it influenced her career path. 🛤️🎯
In addition, you'll hear about some of Melita's more unusual roles and the amusing anecdotes that come with them, as well as success stories from her clients. Her international experience has significantly shaped her coaching style, providing her with a broad perspective on career development. 🌐📚
To wrap up, Melita offers advice to her younger self, which is sure to resonate with anyone at a career crossroads. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice that you won’t want to miss!
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