Posts Tagged ‘career change’
Are you doing the work that was born in you?
"No man is born into the world whose work is not born with him." -James Russell Lowell. A few months ago, a woman at one my workshops was stumped with a series of questions during the group-sharing portion of the module. The answer to these questions would reveal her childhood gifts and early interests, which would point the way to her work and the way she would... Read the rest of this entry »
Navigating the Currents of a Career Change
Sometimes making a change of direction can be daunting. So daunting that you sort of freeze up and say to yourself... well, maybe I'll tackle this next month. Then next month becomes 6 months. And maybe even a year goes by before you look up and notice that you're still drifting. You still haven't made that career shift you were dreaming about. The solution is to create a plan to move forward. Last night I led a group of career explorers through a discussion of how to create such a plan. I took... Read the rest of this entry »
To Act On True Callings Requires Courage & Faith In Yourself
I’ve been skimming through a book called Callings: Finding and following an authentic Life by Gregg Levoy. It’s about vocational callings. The dictionary definition says that a vocation is "a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation." Being “called,” as Levoy puts it, is to be summoned away... Read the rest of this entry »
Attitude Strategies - because “Attitude is everything!”
Staying upbeat and positive during your job search or a career change can be extremely challenging. Doubts can creep in at every turn. It all seems like a series of rejections and actions without results. Yesterday, my friend and fellow career expert, Regina Moser observed that her clients who have a positive attitude, a "it's going to happen no matter what" belief, seem to be doing much better in this employer's job market... Read the rest of this entry »
The Basics of Blogging, An Advanced Job Search Strategy
If you enjoy “talking” shop about your field or craft and if you’re a pretty decent writer, then you might want to give blogging a try. It’s a great strategy for career development in general, and it could be an excellent strategy to increase your online presence during your career transition. My favorite blogger who has combined his passion for his profession with his observations about...
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