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Numerous Niches In Coaching Broaden Career Spectrum In Sacramento

There is good news for those interested in a career in social and psychological services. Many new avenues such as coaching, are emerging as viable options in a career path in psychology. And there are numerous coaching niches that one can pursue, just as there are in the arena of counseling. The 2012 ICF Global Coaching Study, shows that "the profession appears to be growing rapidly, with almost 50,000 professional coaches generating close to $2 billion in annual revenue."

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(Photo Courtesy of Marcie Mortensson)

Marcie Mortensson, PCC, MS, SPHR is a graduate of the University of California Davis coaching certificate program; and now a Business, Executive & Life Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation. She works with clients worldwide with a "let's get it done" approach as owner of Mortensson Coaching & Consulting Services from her Howe Avenue office here in Sacramento.

Mortensson brings over 30 years experience in human resources to her coaching work, including working as a human resources executive while hitting the books that earned her a Master's of Science in human resources at Chapman (now Brandman) University, for which both psychology and sociology were integral components of the curriculum.

Mortensson's clients have typically been in their professions for 14 or more years and are looking for something more meaningful. "We use a variety of assessment instruments to help them increase self-awareness, and then look at what might be a new best fit for them. Other clients have been overwhelmed by life, work and family. We explore different techniques to help them achieve a better balance in their lives. Others have had communication difficulties with colleagues. We find ways to shift the interpersonal dynamics to improve the situation. This often involves role-playing and is eye-opening."

What inspires Mortensson daily? "It may sound trite, but I really enjoy helping people find their own solutions. Coaching is an art and a science. It is an art because it requires an intuitive understanding of people, as in the ability to hear the subtle meanings, and the creativity to construct powerful questions. It is a science, because there are very definite techniques to employ in terms of asking questions, listening, and assisting in setting goals."

Karen Hansen M.S. Earth Sciences, has been an educator and consultant who is currently an analyst regarding land and other public information records. She lives and works in Sacramento, CA. She has been writing about earth and the environmental sciences for Examiner.com since May of 2010. Find her work in several sections of the publication. You can find her work at SF Solar Energy Examiner, SF Environmental News Examiner and Environmental News Examiner 

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