The problem this workshop addresses
- Career conversations happen too late or only during review cycles.
- Managers avoid clarity because they cannot promise promotion.
- Employees need development direction without false certainty.
Who this workshop is for
People managers, HR business partners, and talent-program leads.
- Managers with unclear career conversations
- HR teams building a career conversation rhythm
- Organizations trying to grow people without overpromising
What participants leave with
- Separate aspiration, readiness, and opportunity
- Ask questions that clarify ownership
- Agree a development experiment without promising a role
Client voices from related work
Selected from approved client testimonials that match the theme of this workshop.
“I was able to see actual results from just 1 coaching session. Maik's powerful coaching techniques allowed me to think deeper into my issues, which led me to ultimately come up with the answer that really worked for me. I'm very satisfied!”
“Maik's ability to ask insightful questions to move my thinking process forward was so powerful. He consistently ensured that the desired outcomes were kept in focus. His creative use of technology made communications very effective.”
“I used to be stressed and overworked because I was firefighting all the time. Through Maik's training, I learned how to empower my team to find their own solutions. In return, I found more time to work on the things that matter most.”
What gets practised
- Career contracting
- Readiness language
- Development experiments
Workshop flow
Clarify what a career conversation can and cannot promise
Map aspiration, readiness, and opportunity
Practise a growth conversation
Turn the conversation into a development experiment
Typical use cases
- Talent development
- Career frameworks
- Manager capability building