Two Wolves One evening, an elderly Cherokee brave told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said “my son, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ inside us all. One is evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.…
When you first lost your job, how did it impact you? My departure was collaborative so fortunately I didn’t feel any remorse. I had a wonderful 22 years, and nobody could take that away from me. In fact, I did feel a sense of relief and excitement at the opportunity to chase my next career…
When you’re looking for work, you want the process to end as soon as possible. So, being focused, getting rid of distractions and maintaining your motivation is key. And, we all have unique energy drainers. Some of us detest networking, others are offended by ignored emails, or the fact that resumes seem to end up…
Here’s an illuminating story from one of my clients who’s been in the career transition trenches and successfully landed a new role. In my experience, the best person to ask for advice and insight is the person who’s just come off the battlefield victoriously. They intimately know the challenges and triumphs. Hope you find this…
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…
Yes, losing a job can be very difficult and yes, you’ll need to take some time to absorb the news. Don’t skip this step – it’s critical if you want to build forward momentum. Once you’re past the initial shock, it’s time to start collecting your thoughts and do the heavy lifting. The time and…
Michael, a Senior Marketing Director, just lost his job. He’s a go-getter, likes to be busy and productive and is keen to move forward in his search. Like most of us, he doesn’t like uncertainty, especially in this challenging Covid-19 period. He’s very motivated and wants to know how long it typically takes to find…
