[CAREER CHANGE SERIES: EPISODE 3 OUT OF 4]
Now that you know are progressing into your reflection about career change (if you have missed them, make sure you listen to part 1 here and part 2 here), I will bet that you are also coming across some obstacles and worries. And this is totally normal, and part of the journey. That is why I’m covering in this third part what to do about these thoughts.
Typically your inner critic starts serving you lots of questions, doubts and worries about your new career direction: what if it doesn’t work? Maybe you don’t even know what to do? These are usual signs of resistance, which always come about with any change.
In this episode I firstly take you through this resistance – explaining why it is happening. So that you can relax and let the fears be whilst you can still progress on your journey.
Next I share with you the 5 main obstacles that come up:
- Uncertainty about what is the right career for you
- Uncertainty about how to get there
- Fear of impact on others or on finances
- Fear of things not working out
- Imposter syndrome
For each obstacle, I dissect the fear at the core of the resistance and give you tools to overcome it. You will feel more at peace and confident that you can figure the path out and take steps towards your dream.
Please share this episode with anyone who is considering a career change, or simply reassessing what to do next in their work life.
NEXT STEPS:
I highly recommend you get support to navigate those obstacles. Because they are mostly internal and mindset related, you usually need an external perspective to help you shift them. You can do this by:
#1 Completing the Career Game Plan online course: there is an entire module (module #3) dedicated to this part of the process. In the video I cover in depth all the possible obstacles based on all my years of coaching experience. Then in the workbook I give you specific exercises to complete to reframe your thinking and free yourself up from those doubts holding you back. Check out the course page HERE.
#2 Get coaching with me: this is the fastest and most effective way to work on your resistance. During 1:1 sessions I will help you become aware of your own blocks or fears, and will guide you to change your mindset. It’s a bit like popping balloons – we dismiss the fears so you can take inspired action. To get started register to book a free Career Clarity Call with me – simply click here.
TUNE IN for the final episode in the series:
- Episode #15 contains all my personal lessons and examples from my clients.
