One of my clients was struggling to figure out what she really wanted from her career. All her life she’d had a career by default versus a career by design. She’d always been picked, versus choosing what the she truly desired. Anna was one of those people who still hadn’t decided what she wanted to…
What’s the underlying motivation for you in your job search? Fear of running out of money, the stress of feeling like a loser, anger at your former employer for letting you go, or is it guilt, shame, or insecurity? These are emotions that typically ‘push’ us forward; it’s the stick, not the carrot. Using negative…
Julia is an accomplished Marketing Director, very creative, bright and capable. She has a wide and well-connected network but isn’t plugging into it. I asked what was stopping her and she admitted she felt embarrassed and ashamed of being in career transition. “Only losers find themselves in this position.” Unfortunately, a lot of people ruminate…
Carol wasn’t feelin’ the love. She walked into our meeting with a cloud over her head. “How do I describe myself? Who am I now? Without a job, I’m not sure how to introduce myself!” This can be challenging. Our identity is one of those things we’re only forced to think about a few times…
Top 10 Transferable Skills for Career Changes A key benefit of the job search is the opportunity to update your thinking. Too often we have blinders on and don’t pay attention to the changing world. We’re just too busy making ends meet. Next thing you know, there’s a global pandemic and everyone’s work life is…
