I often jump in heart first without looking. I'm driven by a belief that coaching &#CareerDevelopmentcan 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.
Most of us spend more time researching & customizing our next smart phone purchase than we do planning our careers. We read reviews and tech blogs. We factor in features, our lifestyle, battery and extra gadgets. We ask experts and consult our friends & family. You have your phone with you every day - it's a big decision.
"What if I make the wrong choice?" This question is so common, and I often hear it mid-way through my#narrativecoaching process with clients. They gain some clarity about what they want, why and how they can actually get it. Then, doubt creeps in.
Who are your unsung heroes? Do they know the pivotal roles they've played in your life? As#narrativepractitioners, we encourage clients to reflect on their lived experience. Reflecting on past choices, big events and roads not taken can light the way for moving forward.
Let's consider carpool karaoke, but for our careers. Hear me out. Late Show host James Corden has a regular segment in which he invites celebrities to drive around with him singing in cars. Today, I watched as Paul McCartney returned to his childhood town of Liverpool to do just that.