12/22/2008

Find Fulfillment in Your Current Job

Maybe you're not ready to leave your present job or career, but you want to maximize your career within your organization. Here's some help from my reading list, "Make It Work: Navigate Your Career Without Leaving Your Organization." The authors explain that "trying to improve your career success by simply finding a new place to work is like trying to run faster by finding a new track to run on." That's because career fulfillment is within you -- found in your beliefs, behaviors, passion, and interests. This book is dedicated to helping you find passion and success without leaving your organization.

What are you waiting for? The authors have provided a free assessment called the Career Wealth Indicator to assess your current level of career success.

Coaching helps you reach goals that you have had a hard time accomplishing on your own. If you want a partner to push you to think, stretch yourself, and get done what you know you need to do, I invite you to schedule a complimentary session to get acquainted and discover how working with me can transform your career.

12/04/2008

Happy New Beginnings!

It never fails. As the year comes to an end, I become increasingly excited about the beginning of a new one. This year is no exception. I can feel the anticipation revving up on the inside. I've started to look back over the year and ask myself what happened, what went well, what can I do differently? I am also looking ahead and planning to seize more opportunities in the new year. My process may differ from yours, but I strongly encourage you to look back and look ahead, especially as it relates to your career. Review and celebrate your successes and begin to write your goals for the new year.

Here are some questions to help you evaluate your career.
  1. What is the biggest challenge in your career right now?
  2. What have you done about this challenge so far?
  3. What will be your next move to overcome this challenge?
  4. When will you begin?
  5. What support do you need?
Having challenges is normal. Once you identify what is standing in the way of reaching your goals, you can create a plan to move forward. Coaching can make a difference in your career success. If you are unhappy with your work, or want to get on track for a promotion, or need the direction, support, and courage to move into a new job or career, coaching will help you overcome challenges and focus on taking action toward your goals.