Coaching for minorities

While equality of opportunity and experience in the business world is certainly improving, and while my coaching approach remains the same regardless of the gender or race of my client, I do find some themes recur among a number of ethnic clients more strongly and more often. Examples of such topics include how to:

• Raise and redress issues of inequality

• Negotiate strongly regarding promotions/salary expectations

• Juggle work, religion and family demands

• Deal with unhelpful organisational cultures

• Gain clarity around career goals and growth opportunities

• Consider options that are outside the mainstream career path