Hope. Is this a forbidden word in #CareerDevelopment? As practitioners, we highlight the importance of tailoring resumes, engaging on LinkedIn, navigating the hidden job market. We help clients identify strengths and values. We co-create exploration plans.
There are 2 big reasons why people leave their jobs
There are 2 big reasons why people leave their jobs. The first is personality - if you don't fit in, you want out. The second is values. If you're not finding meaning or if your day-to-day clashes with what's important to you, that values mismatch can be tough.
Because of this, we focus a lot on personality and values in #CareerDevelopment. We focus a lot on strengths too.
Because of this, we focus a lot on personality and values in #CareerDevelopment. We focus a lot on strengths too.
"So...what do you do?" A dreaded question
"So...what do you do?" A dreaded question.
So many of our clients hate this question. Who wants to go to a dinner party and be reminded of how they're feeling stuck or unhappy at work? "Let's chat about all my unused potential compared to your accomplishments, Mr. Astronaut, as we sip Cabernet." Awesome.
So many of our clients hate this question. Who wants to go to a dinner party and be reminded of how they're feeling stuck or unhappy at work? "Let's chat about all my unused potential compared to your accomplishments, Mr. Astronaut, as we sip Cabernet." Awesome.
Hearing back from feedback
We encourage our clients to ask for feedback from trusted allies as part of our #narrative approach to #CareerDevelopment.
We invite them to reach out to friends, family & colleagues to ask "what are my strengths?" & "how do you see me?" & "what do I undervalue in myself?". Clients also ask about possibilities their allies may envision for them.
We invite them to reach out to friends, family & colleagues to ask "what are my strengths?" & "how do you see me?" & "what do I undervalue in myself?". Clients also ask about possibilities their allies may envision for them.
I often jump in heart first without looking
I often jump in heart first without looking. I'm driven by a belief that coaching & #CareerDevelopment can be positive forces of change and good in the world.
It usually pays off - my eagerness to try new things. It's International Coaching Week & I signed up for what I thought was a typical networking event.
It usually pays off - my eagerness to try new things. It's International Coaching Week & I signed up for what I thought was a typical networking event.