“This job seemed like the ‘right fit’ when I started. Years later, it feels like the opposite. What changed?”
Answering Your Questions – Part 5 I hear this shift often from clients at different stages of their careers. Let me start with a few general comments. Our experiences of, our relationship with, and the meaning work and career hold for us are constantly evolving over the course of our working lives. Our skills, capacities, […]
“I feel really stuck. I want to make some career changes, but I’m also afraid of making any changes. How do I get unstuck?”
Answering your questions – Part 4 Let me address that “stuck” feeling first. Feeling “stuck” at different junctures of our working lives is quite common. The reasons behind that “stuck” feeling vary greatly from one individual to another, but they are often tied to our experiences with and relationship to work and career: something has […]
What is the best career path for me?
Answering your questions – Part 3 I am frequently asked this question, especially by young adults. There is no longer a single or simple answer. This question requires a different approach given the changes and uncertainty around the future of work. Our desire for stability, security, and fulfilment remains a priority in how we frame […]
Am I too old for a new career?
“I am over 60, am I too old for a new career?” We are living in an era of ageing populations worldwide. As a result, many people are working well beyond age 60 or 65. The reasons for this vary: for some, financial considerations may make traditional retirement prohibitive; others feel freer and more creative […]
Why pay for Career Counselling?
Career counsellors bring diverse experience and expertise to their work. Choosing one to work with is a personal decision and finding the right fit matters. Look for someone whose approach aligns with what you are currently experiencing. Consider the questions you want to explore, your current life and career stage, and the specific areas of […]
Question of the Day
How do we create, navigate, and sustain our career lives amid constant change and increasing uncertainty? This question is a growing concern and has become the basis for a broader reflective conversation I increasingly have with my clients. Is there a single future-proof strategy that will circumvent the changes and uncertainty we face? The answer […]
Creating A Role – A Career Reflection Exercise
Career development is a continuous process throughout our working lives. This process benefits from regular reflective practice to stay aware of how we experience work, our growth, how different work experiences shape our developing skills and overall value, our changing interests, shifts within professions, changes in the job market, and the influence that broader community […]
Identifying the value of your evolving skills
What comprises a skill set? We often associate our skill set with the functional skills or expertise required for a specific job, role, or profession. However, this lens is too narrow; it does not capture the full scope of our experiences and relationship with work and career. Our skills, knowledge, expertise, and perspectives continue to […]
What Can Burnout Sound Like?
Think about your experiences of work and career. Think about your relationship with work and career, and how it has changed through different stages of your life. Think about your expectations of work and the expectations placed on you by your work environment. At this moment, what stands out for you – physically, emotionally, and […]