How career coaches navigate uncertainty

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings In certain professions, individuals find it challenging to establish an acceptable professional identity. The difficulties faced are compounded when the profession is relatively emergent and/or susceptible to negative perceptions. To create a positive identity, professionals must find the right balance that permits them to achieve a degree of authenticity while gaining approval from significant others. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.