Be Gentle
In any life transition such as changing careers, moving, divorce, retirement, new motherhood etc., please be GENTLE with yourself. Take tiny steps. Lean more towards creating more space in your life; space to breathe, walk, contemplate, meditat... [Read More]
Filed Under: Transition Keep a Steady Pace
Endurance athletes talk about keeping a steady pace to maintain energy for the long haul. The same is true in making a career change. You need to stay persistent in your search and exploration or you will likely burn out and miss the opportunity of giving yourself the gift of doing your purpose work.
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Filed Under: Purpose The Value of Our Teammates in Career Transition
Recently, I learned that a past co-worker and friend died. Mark was young, only 55. He left behind his wife and 2 daughters. It is absolutely heartbreaking. It reminded me how much who we work with is as important as the work we do. He was an excellent friend and co-worker. His death is also another reminder of how s... [Read More]
Filed Under: Flourishing Shift Your Perspective and Change Your Life
So much of life is perspective. We can view the same situation from many different lenses.
So often, many people are doing work they no longer like by the time they decide to transition careers. The reality of needing money to pay the rent/mortgage, buy food, and pay bills compels most to keep working in their current situation, until they create ... [Read More]
Filed Under: Connection There’s Only One Guarantee in Life
What would you do if you only had 6 months to live? How might you live your life differently?
When I start working with new clients, I ask them to think about life from their deathbed. What would you have wanted to experience, seen and accomplished to feel fulfilled? This can be a hard question for some. We are not a culture that eagerly support... [Read More]
Filed Under: Connection Baby Steps Create Change
“The journey of 1,000 steps begins with the first step” -Lao Tzu
This quote by Lao Tzu is one of my favorites. The beginning is the most powerful part of any journey. Once you start, you can create momentum, but it is the beginning that sparks the energy. You just need to decide if you want the change more than you want your ... [Read More]
Filed Under: Flourishing