Dee Polat - Exec

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Dee Polat

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I bring an integrative and strengths-based approach to coaching and career planning that encourages my clients to discover their strengths and apply them to their unique career goals.

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Bio

Dee Polat, PCC, MPA, MA is an experienced and certified ICF coach, who offers personalized coaching services in the areas of professional development, career transition, personal growth, relationships, and leadership development. She has experience serving as a career and transition coach within human resources and higher education where she has successfully guided thousands of job seekers to identify their needs, passions, and pain points, and create a plan to turn their passions into purposeful careers.

Dee partners with professionals in career transition whether due to career growth, industry transition, job loss, or return to the workforce by offering a personalized coaching service that helps her clients gain insight into their higher selves and follow through on tasks needed to achieve their desired goals. Her expertise includes:

assessments
job search strategies
career exploration
resume development
LinkedIn optimization
cover letter writing
Personal branding
Networking and interview/negotiation

Notable Client Achievements

Assist outplacement clients overcome job loss, focus on their purpose and find fulfillment in their personal and professional lives
Help early careerists get hired across industries
Help re-launchers get back to work
Guide senior executives through complex leadership and relationship issues
Support clients with navigating key life transitions including parenthood and relocation

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Work History

University of San Diego

Alumni Career Counselor
Co-instructor of Professional Development

St. Joseph's University

Associate Director, Liaison to Career Services

Indiana University

Adjunct Instructor (Leadership Development)
Graduate Assistant

Credentials

ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Master's in Leadership Studies - University of San Diego
Diploma in Coaching - New York University
Certified MBTI Practitioner
Clifton Strengths certified coach
IMPACT certified coach

Industry Specialties

Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Marketing Advertising and more

FAQ

Describe the process you use to help clients move forward with their lives.

I identify what my clients want to achieve in their sessions and get them to define their measure of success. I use open-ended questions and reflective listening to hold a safe space for them to explore goals and outcomes that are relevant to them.  I allow space for silence and reflection and encourage my clients to explore their emotions and thoughts through connective and reflective listening, powerful questioning, and timely paraphrasing.  I use proactive coaching strategies to help my clients design actions and effectively manage progress and accountability.

Describe your coaching style.

My coaching style is holistic, intuitive, client-focused, and integrates my diverse cultural background and work experience. With a safe and warm presence, I use my training in adult development and coaching to frame things as an embodiment of who my clients are (and want to be) and empower them with the confidence and skills they need to see their purpose in life and lead a life of joy and fulfillment.

How do you measure success with a client?

I think only the client can determine if our partnership was successful in helping them realize their goals. However, I make sure my clients have clarity around their stated goals and why achieving them is important to them. I partner with them to identify the steps and actions that they can use to assess and track progress. I also help them identify potential challenges to realizing their desired goals and equip them with the mindset and tools they need to overcome them.

What is your coaching superpower?

My coaching superpower is my ability to develop my clients' potential,  see the possibilities they deny in themselves, and inspire conversations that lead to greater self-awareness and understanding.   I have a passion for holding space for my clients to thrive using a personalized coaching style that’s informed by my intuition, empathy, and unique experiences.

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