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Originally Posted by Open Eyes
Therapists are not necessarily good life coaches or good at tackling business challenges. They are often better for emotional challenges or dealing with others who have dysfunctional or emotional challenges or dealing with depression etc. I think you would find it helpful with a person who is good at dealing with different business world challenges. Actually, you may find some good books you can read in that area if you do some searches in the areas you could use some advise in. I am sure there must be some good books on developing good managment skills or something to that affect.
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That's exactly my first thought. Never confide in a therapist about your career aspirations. They are literally in the wrong field to give you any relevant feedback. All therapists deal with is mental health -- not career goals.
I would also start attending networking events in your city for women only. Right there, other women in business roles, can listen to your issues working in an all male environment, and provide you with better guidance than a psychologically trained therapist ever could.
So, I would stop confiding in your therapist right now about your career plans. She is not trained or equipped to give you the feedback or support you could get from a headhunter, or career counselor or life coach who gets certified in how to address career paths.
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I want to go after a potential leadership position in my company. I had some ideas on how I would lead my team, and she poo-pooed the ideas, when the things I am thinking of would make our company and my team much more productive, far better in our skill set, cutting edge and competitive.
I guess what I am getting at is I know I have leadership qualities and skills. I've been a leader in various capacities and I have an ability to inspire, motivate and encourage people. I think I have some great ideas for improvement within my team, and I was super annoyed that my therapist rejected my ideas.
I cannot change therapists easily, but I'm thinking within the new year that perhaps I should.
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I think that it awesome about your leadership goals. I don't think you necessarily need to change therapists. Just change your approach regarding the content you share from your personal life with this therapist. Your approach should not be to discuss your career concerns, just your concerns around social situations etc.. and try to avoid anything career related if you can. She does sound like she has a completely opposite personality to yours too, which is definitely a concern.
Why can't you just switch therapists? Insurance reasons?