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If you’ve ever felt lost or uncertain about your career path, or unsure about which direction to take that will land you in a career that truly fulfills you - this is NOT a post you want to scroll past. One powerful tool for navigating these uncertainties is identifying your professional purpose – the underlying reason why you do what you do. Your purpose serves as a guiding light, helping you make meaningful career decisions and find fulfillment in your work. Here are 3 reasons why discovering your professional purpose is essential: 1. When you're clear about your purpose, you have a clear sense of direction in your career. You know what values and goals are most important to you, which helps you prioritize your time and energy accordingly. 2. Knowing your purpose gives you a sense of meaning and motivation in your work. It's what gets you out of bed in the morning excited to tackle the day's challenges. When you're aligned with your purpose, work feels less like a chore and more like a calling. 3. Your purpose acts as a compass, guiding you in making career decisions that align with your values and goals. So whether you’re choosing a job opportunity, pursuing a new project, or deciding on a career pivot, your purpose helps you stay true to yourself and what matters most to you. Tomorrow I’ll share 5 tips to help you get started on discovering your professional purpose. #professionalpurpose #careerpivot #careercoaching

Calling all career confused professionals who LOVE to work but don’t want to LIVE to work anymore. There is another way. Rather than squeezing your life into the edges around your work, you can shape your career around your life. I help people rewrite their career stories so they work with who they are and how they want to live. ⚡️You might end up falling back in love with your current job (I’ve seen this happen) ⚡️You might end up with an entirely new career plan (I’ve seen this happen) ⚡️You might realise it isn’t your career that’s the problem, at all – you simply want to move (I’ve seen this happen too!) Everyone’s rewrite is different. Want to find out what yours could be? Join me for REWRITE YOUR CAREER STORY, my career coaching group. Enrolments are closing very soon ⏱️ We start Monday 12th February 2024 19:00 GMT / 14:00 EST. Details here: https://lnkd.in/e7tTgWtN (Or DM me to enquire about enrolment) Image via Unsplash (cropped with my text added) #rewriteyourcareerstory #careergrowth #careerdevelopment #careergoals #careerchange #careeradventure #careeradvice #careercoaching #careercoach #careerclarity

Self dialogue about career & finding purpose: 1. As a career starter you are motivated by your take home pay. 2. As you climb the career ladder money is not the only motivation here. You want to be in a place where you're given an opportunity to grow and make an impact. 3. You will realize it's not all about you. Winning with your team and bosses becomes a norm. 4. Suddenly, as you reflect on your career journey, you will begin to model a career path that will make you give quality to your loved ones. 5. You are now selective on the kind of job/roles you consider. Especially when it affects your health and personal values. 6. At some point in life, you just want to do more than your 9/5 job. You want to diversify your career "portfolio" to reflect your personality and inherent potentials that your regular job can address. 7. You will be struggling to start something for yourself. To learn a belated skill...You came to this self- realization that your present job is not wired to give you the fulfillment you desire. 8. Truth and reality pops up here: the search for meaning and purpose keeps you awake till your break from the circle. 9. Everything starts and ends with you. Time to take some power back!!! Don't spend 60/70% of your career productive life on......(fill in the gap) Define what a successful career is. Don't you think it is time to re-think your career journey?? Have a brilliant day :) #careerlovestories #careerdiverification #selfawareness 8.

Are you happy in your career? It's too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily tasks, projects, and deadlines. The years go by and you suddenly realise you aren't where you really want to be in your career. Self-Reflection is the key to success when planning your career journey. When was the last time you paused to truly reflect on your career path? Taking time for self-reflection is not just a luxury—it's a necessity for anyone serious about making intentional and meaningful career choices. Here's why: ✅ Clarity and Direction: Reflecting helps you understand what you really want from your career. Are you on the right path, or is it time for a change? ✅ Self-Awareness: It reveals your strengths, weaknesses, passions, and values. Knowing these can guide you towards roles that truly fit you. ✅ Goal Setting: Reflection turns vague aspirations into clear, actionable goals, paving the way for progress and success. ✅ Adaptability: By regularly reflecting, you can stay attuned to changes in your industry and adjust your career plans accordingly. To make the process of reflection easier and more effective, I’ve created a beautiful CAREER REFLECTIONS JOURNAL. This journal is designed to guide you through insightful prompts and exercises, helping you uncover deeper insights about your professional journey. And you can download it instantly today! ♥️ Take the first step towards a fulfilling career. Purchase the CAREER REFLECTIONS JOURNAL today for yourself or someone you care about. Take action — because your career deserves time and attention to thrive. Get this Career Reflections Journal for yourself or for someone who needs self-reflection today: https://lnkd.in/gxzneDng #careerreflections #careerclarity #careers #selfhelp #careercoach #selfleadership

Did you choose your career path? As far as I have noticed, more than 70% of those who slide into it either started as interns or were recommended, and it was an easy solution to be employed, feel safe and have stable income. Guess what? 60% of the slide into the career paths professionals do stay in the same company and maybe in the same position for years. Stagnant and feeling not aligned. And this is sad to observe this for me. Therefore, I am sharing with you some provocative questions in the below sheets designed to guide you through critical self-reflection on your career journey. Whether you're at a crossroads seeking direction or looking to enrich your current path, remember that change is always possible. Your career journey is not set in stone, and you have the power to shape it. Inside, you’ll find personalized questions to uncover your deepest professional desires, align your career with your passions, and give you food for thought on your first steps. Your career is not just what you do; it's a reflection of who you are and what you believe in. Let this tip sheet guide you on a journey that resonates with your core values and brings you genuine satisfaction. I am looking forward to reading your comments and seeing if they helped you start thinking about your professional life. I always repeat it: Life is too short to live an unfulfilled career. In case, I am aways available for a chat. Just DM. #coachingwithhulya #innkick #careercoaching #personaldevelopment #lifecoaching #careergrowth

Have you lost hope—wondering if job satisfaction is possible? You are in the crossroad of the Elevate Career Cycle, dealing with misalignment, frustration, and fear. You are stuck. How do you get from hopeless to home? This question looms large, especially at the beginning of the career transition process. I listen to your story. You have been out of the labor market for many years or have been doing a job that has hit a dead end. You’ve left the military, and your experience does not seem to transfer to the civilian market. You need to figure out what’s next. Worry grinds down your self-esteem. You are overwhelmed by the vast number of career options. The question you face is simple: How do I get started? There are three steps you can take to tamp down your anxiety and unleash your creativity (which you will need to make a successful mid-career shift). Step One: Change Your Perspective: Stop talking to the negative, unhappy people in your life. Connect with people who are thriving and believe in you. Consciously listen to the positive perspectives a person who has found their career home enjoys. Step Two: Embrace Your Work Ethic: Are you a hard worker? If the answer is yes, this is your golden ticket to an amazing career transition. You will be willing to do the self-reflection and self-assessment needed to wisely inform your choices. You will invest in training, conduct your research, and learn how to market your unique career brand. Yes, it’s hard work—I invite you to step up and do it. Step Three: Elevate You: As you complete your career assessment (link to the Elevations career assessment in the comments below), you become intimate with your values, enjoyable skills, interests, and temperament. This is your talent suitcase, unique to you. Your commitment to employing the best version of yourself is essential. Let other people settle, you deserve to find your true career home. A combination of psychological perspectives and solid career transition tools will be your ticket. Unlock your creativity and curiosity. It’s your time to shine. #career #careertranstion #careercoach #careercoachcertification

When was the last time you paused to truly reflect on your career path? Taking time for self-reflection is not just a luxury—it's a necessity for anyone serious about making intentional and meaningful career choices. Here's why: ✅ Clarity and Direction: Reflecting helps you understand what you really want from your career. Are you on the right path, or is it time for a change? ✅ Self-Awareness: It reveals your strengths, weaknesses, passions, and values. Knowing these can guide you towards roles that truly fit you. ✅ Goal Setting: Reflection turns vague aspirations into clear, actionable goals, paving the way for progress and success. ✅ Adaptability: By regularly reflecting, you can stay attuned to changes in your industry and adjust your career plans accordingly.

Careers are a really more of a Choose Your Own Adventure book! The destination is never fixed. There is not only one path. And there is literally no way to pick where you are going until you are in it. Where you thought your career would go is not where it has so why do we keep handing this false concept to our kids? We need to stop asking THIS QUESTION to young people or early professionals… ❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓ “What are you going to do in your career?” There is NO WAY to know that yet and it does two things… 1. It adds epic pressure to career decisions! 2. It makes people feel like they have to have a set track to be on at all times. Instead, let’s start asking… “How do you want to START your career journey? Or what insights are you gaining now that you STARTED here?” Happy to lift the pressure off some students today at Lowell High School with my Unlock Career Strategy session! In your career adventure, what if you were only focused on starting to send it in a new direction instead of knowing exactly where you want to end up? This shift in thinking can help us mid-career professionals, too! Reach out if this message is needed in your school or workplace. Let’s decrease the anxiety that exists in our career journeys! #careersgrowwithtime #freshrisecoaching #careerstrategy #sarahserenerose #careeradventure

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The best thing that can happen to you is to feel embarrassed about your past actions. 🫣 I often think back on the mistakes I made in my professional life. Or even feel embarrassed when I read back my previous posts. 👀 Is it good? Yes, because if you never feel bad about the mistakes you made, it means your knowledge hasn’t improved—and you might repeat them. What about your past choices? You are not the same person you were 15 years ago, so the same house, the same relationship, or even the same career may not satisfy you anymore. And all these negative feelings are a sign of progress. ⤴ Your dissatisfaction with your career can only mean that you have grown out of it. Or you have simply changed. And this is normal. If you feel that you need a huge shift in your professional life, then my Online Career Change Course is just made for you! I’ve shared the first week completely free on my website so that you can identify your new career path that has meaning to you. Check out the link below, and share it with anyone who is searching for a meaningful professional life. 🙌🏼 https://lnkd.in/gMKTjpas #careerchange #careertransition #careercoach #careercoaching #onlinecourse