In today’s workplace environment, some people are so grateful to have secured a new job, often after almost a year of applying, that they overcommit themselves in fear of losing that job and end up overworking in order to please... and prove themselves. This not only creates an unrealistic expectation of the workload assigned to the role, it also leads to an overwhelming feeling of helplessness, stress, lack of sleep, eating at the desk and generally exhausting themselves. Then everything suffers... quality of work, relationships, personal fitness and wellbeing, particularly for those working from home where colleagues don’t stop in for a quick chat or coffee break. While there are many practical solutions including time management courses, prioritisation techniques, the most important is to take a break, 5-10 minutes every hour or so to breathe, look out the window, walk or stretch or have a nutritious snack. I encourage my clients to use one of the apps that not only remind you to take a regular break but guide you through the process. The benefits are real...clarity of thought, physical and mental refresh, all of which can reduce the feeling of overwhelm. #careercoaching
Staying positive
Mentoring... the game changer
Mentoring... the game changer.
As we reach the end of an extraordinary year, I want I to express my absolute gratitude to those who trusted me to help them on their journey... seriously talented and skilled individuals who just needed someone to ‘metaphorically hold a mirror up’ to reflect how amazing they really are. I have posted before on how using both Extended DISC profiling in combination with the #ikigaicoachinginstitute process to find their purpose, we have clarified who they are and where they belong. I am so happy for them all as the difference in their confidence level is significant and as a result, they are truly magnets for what they are seeking... in come cases an abundance of roles being offered to them. So you may have heard of the concept of an ‘attitude of gratitude’ and how it can change your energy levels, well I can absolutely say from my own perspective on the side-lines cheering them on, as all coaches do, that they deserve all the success they have achieved.
A challenging year... with some bright spots for which I am truly grateful.
Discover your why
Time to change lanes?
Being Useful
Expertise vs Experience
People often comment on my portfolio career... having worked in publishing, luxury brands, industry associations, law, accounting firms & universities. So I explain that while the experience, may be different in terms of the environment and perhaps a variety of terminologies used in those industries... my expertise (strategic business development, branding, marketing and communications) is the constant aspect of my career.
Skills can be transferrable, we need to think differently and have courage to look beyond the predictable same/same career lane where jobs may now no longer exist.
Our Laneway Potential program which mentors individuals on their career journeys, encourages them to think about changing lanes to explore different opportunities that could utilise their valuable expertise...just in a different environment.
You would be surprised at what you might discover.
#trustedbyprofessionals #lanewaypotential #professionaldevelopment
