This is so wild to think about! But it is a true testimonial!
Life After Academia not only aids in career development but also enhances other life aspects by fostering self-awareness and intentionality. It helps circumvent systemic gatekeeping.
Take Clare’s experience as an example – she found success in her dream career and dream home using techniques like identifying and adhering to her values and priorities.
In my Life After Academia approach, I draw from unconventional sources for career coaching, incorporating lessons learned not only from academia but also from healing within the education system and grappling with capitalistic ideas.
We must acknowledge the pain caused by capitalism, patriarchy, and racism.
Understanding our agency while recognising the limitations imposed by the systems we grew up in is crucial, especially for immigrants, people of colour, women of colour, and first-generation individuals from working-class backgrounds.
Values are not static – they're verbs that guide our actions. Recognizing our values can lead to commitment, decision-making, and discovery.
I was humbled by Clare’s journey after our coaching sessions. Empowered to reject five out of seven job interviews, she secured both positions she pursued. She applied the same techniques to find her dream home successfully.
So, if you're intrigued by life post-academia with a new intellectual home and maybe a new residence - no guarantees, of course ;) - feel free to reach out and book a Career Audit Call through my profile.
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