When you’re stuck in a frustrating job but can’t escape your fears about creating anything better, you might be trapped by your gremlins. These limiting beliefs hold you back and stop you from changing direction towards a much more fulfilling career. In this article I suggest common career change gremlins and how I help my clients escape their hold and start believing in their career change. You can too!
Read MoreWhen you’re stuck in the wrong job and can’t see new options, change can seem an impossible dream. But instead of finding it overwhelming or out of reach, here are ways you can bring about the internal shifts necessary to make changes in your work life a possibility - and then reality! These clients are now doing work that lights them up - so can you.
Read MorePerfectionism can keep you stuck in a spiral of paralysis and procrastination, doubting whether you can ever find the perfect job - or be good enough to get it! Instead of struggling with the desire for perfection, try finding your best direction, and then just start - progress over perfection works every time. Here’s how..
Read MoreWhen life gives you lemons - make lemonade! Even better, work out what you really need and want to thrive in the next phase of your life, and start creating something wonderful. Whether it's after a divorce, bereavement, redundancy, a big birthday or a health scare, each of these is a nudge to choosing what comes next.
Read MoreHow can you set yourself up for success when exploring a new career? These three vital ingredients will ensure your career change stands a chance to take root and flourish: a positive and open mindset, self-awareness, and curiosity. Here’s how you can prepare the ground for making the changes you really need to feel happy and fulfilled at work.
Read MoreAre you close to burnout? When you start to feel your energy draining away and feel out of step with the work you do, it’s time to take action. It’s never too late for a reset, and to create a better career that suits who you are today -one that offers the rewards you really value. Find out how to spot the signs of burnout and what to do next!
Read MoreWhen you’re stuck in a job you’ve outgrown, that’s draining and depressing you, it’s not easy to find the energy to make the changes you need. Here are some common beliefs that keep you stuck - and how to reframe them to free the clarity and energy to break free and go after the fulfilment you deserve!
Read MoreWhat is it that drives a change in career direction? When you know WHY a new direction is perfect for you, you’ll also find the belief and energy to make it happen. Try these 5 questions to help you identify that spark of inspiration to make a revitalising new start.
Read MoreDo you find it impossible to sell yourself at interview? You might be going for the wrong jobs or playing the wrong part! Instead, get clear on your values, purpose or strengths and connect on a much deeper level. When you use your WHY in your job search and interview, you’ll both recognise a shared mission, values and therefore how good a fit you are for the role! No more play-acting - be yourself and get the job you really want.
Read MoreWhat do you really need in order to create yourself a new career? It’s much more than a new CV! When you know what success looks like to you, what energises and inspires you, what matters most and what feels like meaningful work to you, choosing a new line of work will be so much easier. After 10 years working with career changers here are my 10 ingredients that will ensure you move towards a career that works for you.
Read MoreHow can knowing your personality type help you choose a better career? There are clear links between individual personality and what makes a fulfilling career. But knowing your ‘type’ is not enough - you also need clarity on the kind of life you want, what you value most, and what meaningful work looks like to you before you can find a career that finally inspires you.
Read MoreWhen you feel that you’ve already done your best work in your current career and yearn for something more fulfilling, how can you get beyond the fear that there’s nothing else you can do? Those feelings of being pigeonholed - whether as an accountant, a CEO, a media executive, a teacher - can keep you trapped and unable to act. So here’s how you can take a fresh view, open up new possibilities, and make a choice for something new!
Read MoreTalk of ‘The Great Resignation’ is everywhere, but don’t think that’s your only option if you’ve fallen out of love with your career. Instead, consider why you need a change and redesign your career to meet those needs. Instead of sleep-walking into the next 20 years, make a positive choice for more fulfilling work.
Read MoreIf the idea of retirement leaves you with a sense of dread, now’s the time to consider what you really want for this phase of your life. While many of us think about our financial situation, very few really explore deeper needs that will ensure fulfilment and happiness - so instead of empty days, you’ll have purpose, engagement and excitement. Here’s how to start designing the rest of your life.
Read MoreIf you’re wondering if your career is actually heading in the direction, how do you assess your current work and alternative options? When it comes to seeking greater fulfilment, a compass is far better than a map! In this article I suggest why your own personal compass will always take you in the right direction, whatever life throws at you - and why you should be suspicious of maps.
Read MoreWhat do you want from 2022? I know that’s a huge question! But instead of feeling overwhelmed by the task, this article suggest two clear ways you can look back on 2021 so that you can design a better year ahead. Using the lens of gratitude and an intentional transition from one year to the next, you will be creating fertile ground for a year in which you will truly flourish.
Read MoreIf the pandemic has left you feeling disorientated about your career, make some time to take stock and get to the bottom of what’s driving your dissatisfaction. These 6 thought-provoking questions will help you uncover the cause of your uncertainty and signpost what you can do next to create a more fulfilled working life.
Read MoreBELONGING is central to our wellbeing - but what does it mean to you? In this article I suggest questions you can ask and actions you can take to bring your own sense of belonging into focus. And then you can start to grow that sense of ‘coming home’ in your own life and work.
Read MoreThe pandemic has thrown so many aspects of our lives into question. But this could be the best time for you to reevaluate your working life - and understand why another direction would be a much better bet. Here are some clear steps to move your forwards - and start creating the life you know you really need.
Read MoreHow can you emerge from divorce with a new career and life that allows you to thrive? My career reinvention story shows what I needed to do to rebuild, despite having to move countries, professions and starting all over again at the age of 57. By sharing the lessons I learnt, I hope others will be able to redesign a new chapter in which they can thrive.
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