As Albert Einstein said: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” So, if you are feeling out of touch with your genius in your career, you are probably not in the right environment to thrive (which for the fish is water) nor engaged in work that suits your abilities (which for the [...]
The easiest and most fun way to unstick yourself from a job that doesn’t fit, is to instigate small changes in your life. The baby steps you take to shift your perspective don’t even have to be career related, they don’t have to happen between 9am and 5pm either. Get inspired by Arash’s story to get ready for the career change you are longing for, one baby step at a time. [...]
Is procrastination is stopping you from moving forward in your career and life? Then let Andrew’s story inspire you to reclaim your joy and focus. While searching for a fulfilling career, most people are still working in a job that is not aligned with their strengths and values and doesn’t feed their soul. Andrew (not his real name), who is exactly in this situation, came to [...]
If you are looking for a career change, it’s usually because you want to feel a whole lot better: more satisfied, more content, more energized, more excited about your day. That’s what most of my career coaching clients say when they hire me. Moving forward and creating the career that is truly rewarding for you inevitably means expanding your comfort zone, or as I like to [...]
When I asked Annie what inspired her to change careers in her 40’s, she shared with me that she had just gone through a breakup. The separation marked the beginning of a deep transformational process in her life. One significant change often serves as a catalyst for positive transformations in other areas of our lives. While going through the pain and anger, Annie realized that she was truly searching for a [...]
Are you feeling back to work blues after returning from a vacation? Many of us do. Going back to work after a vacation can be a depressing experience, especially when stuck in a career that doesn’t fit. Your heart tends to remain on vacation as you try to push yourself back into serious work mode. […]
When was the last time you felt a deep sense of happiness, joy, freedom, or gratitude? If you can’t remember, you may be holding on to resentments. Resentments act like debris in the river of life. They clog the flow and keep you stuck professionally and personally. Every resentment you are holding, whether you are aware of it or not, is holding you back from finding [...]
Are you wondering how to find the right career? Perhaps you have tried different career paths and are still looking for the ONE. Or you are bored with your current role and unsure of what’s next for you. You may even know where you want to be, but not sure how to get there. You have invested a lot in your career. However, for whatever reason, it is not fulfilling or [...]
Do you often find yourself thinking ‘I hate my job’? If you have lost your mojo at work, or no longer wake up excited about your day’s work, you are definitely not alone. I have been there; I know how frustrating it is. Unfortunately, very few people take action and make the necessary changes. Here are the three most common reasons why people stay stuck in a job they hate: [...]
Many people believe that following your passion is guaranteed to lead to success and happiness in your career and your life. While passion is an important aspect of finding the answer to the question: “What Career is right for me?” – it is not the only one. It is just as important that your career fits well with the rest of your life. As your life circumstances change, your priorities in [...]