In this episode I talk about how to land your ideal role quickly.

Are you wanting to make a career move but you just can’t figure out HOW?

This comes up a lot when I’m speaking to those looking to land their ideal role – they know they’re not happy with what they are doing but they’re struggling to make any kind of transition as they don’t know what that looks like, or how to get there.

This makes sense. After all, it’s likely you’ve been doing what you’re doing for some time, maybe you trained for it, invested time and money in qualifications, you worked hard, you’ve progressed up the ladder…

So the thought of giving that all up and transitioning to something else is HARD. Especially if you’re not even sure what you want to transition to. It’s likely you feel confused, unprepared, apprehensive and fearful of making a change.

Here’s the thing – it’s not meant to be easy!

Doing something you’ve never done before is never easy.

And here’s the other thing – I’m pretty sure that you have a history of doing things you’ve never done before, so even if you feel hesitant, this is not impossible for you.

In this episode, I discuss how you can overcome these hesitations that are holding you back and how you can take the steps needed to move forward in landing your ideal role.   

What you will learn:

·         Why getting support from someone who knows the process is key
·         Why your personal growth should be seen as an investment and not a cost
·         The two options you have in approaching your goal

Other episodes you may enjoy:

Episode 142: The One Thing You Need To Make A Successful Career Change

Episode 138: Is It Too Late To Make A Career Change?

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In this episode I would like to share with you the one thing you need to make a successful career change and that is commitment.

If you are someone who is feeling frustrated at work and you are looking for a career change it is highly possible that you are just jumping straight into looking for a new role with no real direction, as you haven't really decided what type of role you would like to do.

You may start updating your CV, looking for a new role, applying for jobs and submitting application forms. Unfortunately, this approach which has no structure and not strategic will leave you feeling even more frustrated. Why?

You haven't identified what type of role you want. You know you want to do something different but you're not quite sure what different looks like so you start applying for any role.

When you are not clear on what different looks like and you've just gone full steam ahead with the action unfortunately all the time spent submitting application forms, reaching out to organisations and updating your CV can feel like it is wasted. The scatter gun approach can lead you to not much of a return. 

Instead, looking for a new role in the right strategic way and making a commitment to the process will allow you position yourself for new opportunities.

what you will learn:

• The importance of establishing your commitment to the process 
• Why you need to stay consistent to the process
• The power of using data to make your career change 
  
  

Other episode you may also enjoy:

Episode: 133 One Thing You Can Do To Progress Your Career Change Journey

Episode 138: Is It Too Late To Make A Career Change?

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There are a lot of people who consider making a career move, but many just don't take any action towards it. Maddy Lee-Smith (my amazing client) is not one of these people...

In this episode, we have a very interesting conversation about Maddy's journey from being a project manager for 20+ years, where she felt unfulfilled, to going through my program, finding new opportunities and creating a plan on how to move forward.

I’m sure many people will resonate with Maddy as she shares how she felt when she first left University - she was excited to get into the working world, believing that the world was her oyster. She found herself quickly moving into projects as a business analyst, a developer and then into project management.
 
However, Maddy eventually noticed a pattern that she didn't feel fulfilled in her roles, and every two years found herself moving around. She just wasn’t sure what it was that she did want…

Maddy noticed that there was a lot of information on the internet about feeling fulfilled in your role and being happy at work. She decided that she had reached a time in her life where, "I have the choice now to do something different".

Maddy joined my program and began to feel more enthusiastic and empowered, actually "believing a career move is possible for me". It was reassuring for her to be surrounded by people who had also trained for years, from different walks in life, but were feeling unfulfilled in their careers, as she had thought she was alone.

Whilst on the program, Maddy identified the importance of mindset and the beliefs that we hold. After all, if you don't believe you can, you’re not going to take the action that is required to make it happen.

We discuss some of Maddy's challenges, stepping out of her comfort zone and some of the actions she took that helped her move forward - talking to people who had already made a career change, gathering data and writing to her 75 years old self.

Maddy goes on to explain that she found the framework of my program was a game-changer for her - using data in order to make a data-driven decision, instead of a decision based on assumptions.
 
I explain how, as professional and ambitious women, it’s so easy to get caught up in the doing of other people’s roles, that we don't take the time to think about "what do I want?"
 
My program provides the space to think through what is important to you, think in new and different ways and to shift your mindset around what you think is possible.

After completing the program, Maddy now has a clear plan and new opportunities. What's your plan?

What you will learn:

• How to focus more on what it is you actually want to do
• The importance of building your self-belief
• How to collect data for evidence to drive strategic career decisions

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 I'm excited to talk about this topic

I can understand why you may say you don't have the experience to go for what you want. When you look at the job specification you realise you don't have all of the skills and you also lack the experience that is required. You think the only option is to start all over again, go back to university and study for the next two to three years. So you dismiss the opportunities as an option.

What if you shifted your thinking, from "I can't do it," to "how could I do it?" Start thinking beyond the job specification, start thinking about what value you bring to your current role, what impact are you making in your organisation.

Its so easy to overlook the value you bring to your organisation because you show up to work, put your head down and do your work. It's something you do naturally so you may find it hard to articulate.

Sound interesting? Come and have a listen.
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What you will learn:

• How to plan your career move objectively and strategically
• The importance of owning your skills and experiences
• The overlooked way to bridge any skills gaps. 

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In this episode I talk about why you deserve a better role so you can stop feeling unhappy in your work.

The average person spends 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime. That is a lot of time spent, that you can never get back. Finding a role that is aligned to you, not only helps you but also improves the world we live in. The more people in the right roles, the happier people will be.

You can bring your whole self to the work that you do and make more of an impact.

A powerful quote by Gay Hendrix " The goal in life is not to obtain some imaginary ideal, it is to find and fully own your gifts ". What an interesting quote! When you started your career journey you were probably very young, saw all these opportunities and put your ideal job role on a pedestal. It is unlikely that you took YOU into consideration when you landed your current role. If you didn't think about your values, your strengths or how you like to work, it explains why you are feeling the way you feel about your role now.

What you will learn:

• How to align who you naturally are with your work values
• How to find a career that allows you to be yourself
• The power of finding and owning your gifts

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In this episode I talk about why you need to stop counting yourself out of opportunities.

When we are looking for a new career or job role we often count ourselves out and we start saying "I don't have all the relevant skills required for the role, I don't have the experience to apply for the position. I think the job will be too hard and I think I might have to go back and restudy at university."

But what if you switched your perspective and really took some time out to fully understand the role, what was required, who is well suited to the position and do an audit. 

Over the years you have gained so much experiences. You don't necessary have to have the exact requirements for the role if you can demonstrate and articulate that you will bring value to the company through the skills and experiences you have gained, you have a good chance of landing the role.

It's also about identifying what you want, planning when to make the move and not just jumping at the first role that is available, you need to be strategic, placing yourself in environments, communities and surrounding yourself with people who are on the same journey in order to attract and land opportunities.

What you will learn

• How to identify what the right role for you looks like 
• The power of packaging your skills and experiences
• Why identifying your skills gaps can be very useful

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In this episode I talk about whether it is too late to make a career change.

When you are considering a career change there are a lot of questions that you ask yourself, such as am I too old? Is this the right time to make the move or will I have to start all over again?

You are not too old. You have gained a depth and breadth of experience that will be valuable to a future employer.  If you don't make the move now, when will you make the move? Now is a good time to make that career move that you have been procrastinating about.

Making a career move doesn't have to equal starting over.

With all the sacrifices you have made. All of the hard work that has gone into getting to this stage of your career need not to be wasted. Over the years you have gained so much valuable experience which is easily overlooked. Recognise your knowledge as value then its so much easier to filter out your transferable skills for your new career path.

Have a plan and be strategic, take control so you can put your next steps in place to achieve your ideal role.

What you will learn:

• The importance of being strategic and positioning yourself for new opportunities.
• How to put action steps in place to actually achieve your goals
• The power of planning ahead and believing in yourself 

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In this episode I talk about the fact that a career change is not supposed to be easy.

Taking the leap to step out of your comfort zone and explore new experiences is really hard.

Turning up to work in an environment that causes you to feel frustrated, disengaged and not fulfilled is also hard.

You get to pick your hard.

It's only when we commit ourselves to the process that we find out that we are capable of achieving our ideal goals.

No one said it would be easy, there are definitely going to be challenges but at the end of it, the time and energy you've put in will be well worth.

You are the one in control, you are the only one who can pick the journey that you decide to take, both journeys are hard, you pick your version of hard.

What you will learn: 

• What happens when you push yourself beyond your comfort zone
• Why you should commit to the process
• The power of embracing the new you

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In this episode I talk about who you spend your time with will impact how quickly you make your next career move.

Often times we get so consumed with focusing on making a career move and feel that we have to do it all by ourselves. However, you can be overlooking a very important part of the puzzle. The support system you have built.

It's very important to surround yourself with people who are aiming big and making massive transitions. Seeing others achieve what seems impossible builds your belief in what is possible for you.

Your network is golden, so grow it and nurture it.
 
What you will learn:

• How to accelerate your career change journey 
• The power of community and networking
• Powerful mindset shifts that will lead to accelerated results in your career

Other episodes that you may also enjoy:

Episode 91 – Uncovering Your Top Strengths

Episode 105 – Why Brainstorming Potential Career Options Isn’t Getting You Anywhere

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In this episode, I talk about how to overcome feeling guilty about seeking a career change.

There are various reasons why you may feel guilty about seeking a career change. Perhaps you invested a lot of time and energy into a career path that is typically hard to get into or maybe you don't want to let your manager down.

What you will learn:

• How to overcome feeling guilty about a career change
• The importance of overcoming what other people think of you, so it doesn't hold you back
• How to demonstrate your transferable skills in a compelling way

Other episodes that you may also enjoy:

Episode 102 – Are You Overlooking Relevant Experience & Missing Out On Opportunities?

Episode 99 – The No 1 Thing To Do Before Searching For Your Next Job Role

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