The benefits of reflective practice on our career lives
Reflective practice is neither counterproductive nor counter to productivity Regular reflective practice keeps us more attuned to our lives, experiences, thoughts, and emotions. Reflective practice (and it does require practice!) is key to deepening our awareness, gaining perspective, exercising our flexibility, being open to possibilities, and building our resilience. Reflective practice helps us balance the […]
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 […]
How can I stay motivated in my career life?
I am frequently asked, “How can I stay motivated through different career stages”? While we may desire a formula for maintaining a consistent level of motivation for our work and career lives, we are human, and motivation fluctuates naturally. I would therefore reframe that question with three others, “How can I become more aware of […]
The increasing desire for fulfilling work
As a career counsellor, I have witnessed the increasing desire for fulfilling work amongst my clients. Fulfillment is at the top of the “want” list for those experiencing or wanting a career change, for those re-assessing their relationship with their current work roles, for those who are experiencing and navigating work-related stress and burnout, or […]
Creating A Role – A Career Reflection Exercise
Career development is continuous throughout our lives and this includes regular reflective practice in order to stay attuned to our experiences, our growth, our evolving interests, the impact that issues and contexts in the broader world have on our career lives, and how our different work experiences shape our skills and overall value. Reflective practice […]
A Career Transition Checklist
Career transitions are often challenging periods to navigate. Even when we willingly embark on a career transition, the starting point can feel overwhelming. I like to start this conversation from a holistic perspective as every career transition has its own unique and overriding narrative. Guiding clients through a reflective process at the beginning helps to […]
When Are Career Transitions Necessary?
Many individuals who contact me want to talk through the subject and feasibility of a career transition. They seek perspective on whether the feelings and experiences they currently have toward their work indicate that a change in job or profession may indeed be necessary. Career Transitions Career transitions are certainly growing in frequency. For young adults in particular, […]
