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The purpose of this thesis is to examine if individual's work satisfaction can be improved by coaching. Enhanced identification of work resources, work motivation and work engagement is expected to increase the work satisfaction. Furthermore changes in workers' work related perceptions and attitudes are analyzed and studied whether career coaching had any impact on them. Studied themes are very important and topical. Several employees are dissatisfied with their work conditions, which should be improved by all possible means. One potential way is a goal-oriented coaching. The coaching methods in these study are based on three theories: flow, work engagement and Good Work. The material of the study included individual interviews, guestionnaires and other material accumulated during the coaching process. The number of coached individuals was 12. The duration of a single coaching process was approximately three months. It was also recommended to have a follow-up afterwards. The method of this qualitative research was a content analysis. A coherent frame for the studied phenomenon was accomplished through a diligent analysis of the research material in overall. Study shows a slight improvement can be gained in work motivation and work engagement. After coaching the identification of different work resources was expanded or deepened. However none of these effects can be defined significant. The survey concentrating on perceptions and attitudes showed similar results. The study creates a big picture of general avoidance for extensive changes in short time frame. The coaching impacts was examined also for longer (12+ months) period. The results suggest a possible improvements after one year regardless of the progress in short term (3 months). The given feedback also indicates at least general level usefulness for the majority of the performed coaching processes. The strengthening of individual's own opinions and perceptions was considered both pleasant and empowering.