Burnt out from a career in social work, Marissa knew she needed to pivot, but felt unclear in which direction.
In the latest episode of my new podcast, where you get to listen in on real coaching sessions, I walk Marissa through a series of categories to consider as part of her new trajectory. Things like:
- Innate strengths and values
- The kinds of environments in which she thrives
- The impact she wants to have
- Things she wants to learn
I view getting a job like getting an MBA where we design our ideal curriculum and then look for an opportunity (or create our own) with the most growth.
When you see things through the lens of growth, the question then becomes:
👉 What areas of growth are most important to you? What do you most prioritize in this season of your life?
Everything can be used as a building block, and while you don’t have to necessarily know what you’re building towards, it has to generate more of SOMETHING – network, exposure, skills, mentorship, fulfillment, peace, paycheck…
That’s why knowing how to tap into your intuition is also so important (which is why one of the first questions I ask Marissa, is how connected she is to hers…)
You’ll also notice that I ask her about her stress-relieving practices. Just because she’s burnt out from social work, doesn’t guarantee she won’t also burn herself out in whatever next path she chooses.
Piecing together career clarity is such a right-brain/left-brain exercise and one that requires perspective. After all, we’re too close to ourselves! That’s why I’m grateful to Marissa for seeking me out and if you too are in her position, I encourage you to get support.
Speaking of which, if you’re interested in being coached on the podcast, click here, or if you want to keep our session private, click here.
I’d love to hear what you think of this episode! Post your thoughts on LinkedIn and tag me, I’ll comment back 🙂
