career coach
pathways, and jobs that lead to a fulfilling career
career coach
Malcom Gladwell’s one rule of life
Adjacent possible: The adjacent possible is a kind of shadow future, hovering on the edges of the present state of things, a map of all the ways in which the present can reinvent itself. As Steven notes, the adjacent possible“captures both the limits and the creative potential of change and innovation.”
why ambition without curiosity burns you out
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Before starting my new job, I wrote a contract - with myself.
I call it my Terms of Alignment: a reminder of what I will give, what I want to gain, and what I will protect in the process. As part of it, I scheduled personal check-ins at different points of the job.
After my 1-month check-in, I’m glad to see I’m checking many of my expectations off... See more
I call it my Terms of Alignment: a reminder of what I will give, what I want to gain, and what I will protect in the process. As part of it, I scheduled personal check-ins at different points of the job.
After my 1-month check-in, I’m glad to see I’m checking many of my expectations off... See more
Not just a good tool for a new career, but for your life
In 2015 I landed a dream role at beauty retailer Mecca, and after a few quick promotions found myself leading the Concept Development and Retail Innovation team. My job was to work directly with the Founder Jo Horgan, bouncing from city to city scouting the coolest retail experiences in the world (literally a dream!); I sleuthed my way through Saks... See more
Jobs like “concept development” and creative strategy exist and I should look into them.
“Learning how to confidently and clearly communicate my story has been a major personal goal, because I’m convinced there’s a direct relationship between how I answer this question and how many opportunities come my way, how much impact I have, and how much money I make.
1) Lead with the thread - your through line
2) jump into a specific and
... See moreWhat is my identity and how can I use this practice to confidently express my creativity, unique skills, and passion as my career?
I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition
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Quitting my full-time job cracked me open
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