Mar 18 2025 54 mins
In this episode of The Social Work Pivot Podcast, I’m joined by Valeria Kadelski (Val), an ICF-certified coach, who helps professionals navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. Originally from Italy and now based in Denmark, Val specialises in supporting millennial expats in building fulfilling, purpose-driven careers.
Coaching can be a powerful tool for us as social workers —not only for managing challenging workplace dynamics and securing that next promotion, but also for exploring new career possibilities. Whether you’re looking to use coaching to navigate your own career path or considering training as a coach yourself, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
In this episode, Val shares:
✅ How coaching can help social workers manage workplace challenges, career transitions, and leadership growth
✅ Why coaching skills are a natural fit for social workers—and how they can be applied beyond frontline practice
✅ Practical steps to take if you’re considering qualifying as a coach
✅ The importance of aligning your career with your values and strengths
If you’re a social worker considering a career pivot, looking to develop coaching skills to enhance your practice, or even exploring a future as a qualified coach, this episode is for you!
Connect with Val:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sparkcoachingwithval.com
LinkedIn: in/valeriakadelski/
ACT - https://coachingfederation.org/blog/acceptance-and-commitment is the practice in psychotherapy, and ACC is the term for Acceptance and Commitment Coaching, which is inspired by it.
Subscribe & Review:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it helps more social workers and career changers find the podcast!
Let’s dive in! 🎧
Sign up for our newsletter Beyond the Caseload for more success stories, insights and resources to guide and inspire you in your career pivot: www.thesocialworkpivot.com