Looking For A Career That Inspires You?
Posted by: | CommentsI was working with a client yesterday whom is job hunting, but doesn’t want just any job instead one that he is passionate about and fits his personality (quite frankly he’s been unsuccessful doing it the other way). Having coached many clients through career changes and transitions (which is quite a joy for me), supporting them to find a career that brings them joy, abundance, and fulfillment, I thought I’d share some TIPS for others on a similar journey.
TIP – Know Thy Self!
The mistake I see people make often is to look for a job that fits their past experience and skill set. Don’t get me wrong. These are beneficial for seeing a natural evolution in one’s life and certainly can be beneficial but not as the foundation of your job search. Too often they have gotten into a career that at one point made “sense” only to realize that their true joy and personality did not get to shine through. Nor did their passion or sense of fulfillment be experienced. I believe that one can move into their true purpose in life and appropriately leverage the skill sets they acquired from past experiences while also embracing their true passion and natural gifts! But if you don’t take the time to notice them then it will never happen and usually will result in feeling like something is “missing” or is “off” in your life.
TIP – Clearly Define & Share It! (MUST be truly in alignment with YOU and your PASSION)
Another common mistake that I see is individuals will write out a “30-second commercial” (a brief message of who they are, what they have to offer, and what they are looking for in a job) based on what they think OTHERS will want to hear (for approval and to be hired). While it is important to speak to your audience from “what’s in it for them” if you start with that in mind and let it be the basis of your message ultimately you will NOT be true to yourself and will not be able to attract the perfect opportunity which aligns with YOU. I have recommended to many clients (after we’ve identified their true self and passions) they write a brief email to close friends and family, which speaks from the heart (shows their passion, expresses their natural gifts, etc.) without being concerned at this point with how it “should” sound to a potential employer. This brings out the true essence without filtration then we use that to be sure “their truth” is integrated into a more professional statement. If one focuses on writing to the business audience right now then it could end up writing to what one thinks they want instead of what’s true for you. End result, you attract to you potential employers based upon them and not someone whom naturally aligns with YOU.
If you are seeking a more fulfilling career, I encourage you to take the time to consider what will truly bring you joy and your true self! The abundance flows from there with inspired and diligent focus and action. :>
Warmly,
Debby
Is It Time For A Career Transition? More Rewarding And Fulfilling?
Posted by: | CommentsDo you work full-time and feel unfilled and desire a more rewarding career?
If You Are Working Full-Time And Desire A More Rewarding Career:
Clarify – Where You Are Exactly & Your Passion….. Get clear on what you are passionate about and how you envision your most joyous life. Additionally, you must know exactly where you are currently as it relates to finances and time. I’ve seen individuals whom had great gifts jump in too fast only to fail for lack of clarity and awareness.
Determine A Plan For Moving Forward (business set up and marketing plan) – I have personally learned the hard way and now find it to be my purpose to support others using these experiences to gracefully move into fulfilling their purpose. Keep your excitement and your vision and also stay focused on creating a sound business through well thought out organization, systems, and business strategy. In many cases, I suggest maintaining your financial stability with your present job (unless you have a sound financial plan with savings to cover your expenditures for up to one year), while you “step-by-step” implement your business.
Find A Balance – Current Reality & Moving Into Desired Purpose…. (time/money) – In my years of coaching individuals on career matters, I have seen the practical matters of time and money as a key element in realizing their personal and professional desires and vision. When working full-time and looking to transition, obviously it is usually time that is the key variable in consideration. It is imperative that you think in advance about how to allocate your time consciously to maintain a higher energy and ease and flow in the process. When one is exhausted it is near impossible to realize the desired results.
Take Action – One Step At A Time (from a well-layed out plan) – The fun part! Start taking action one step at a time. However, I’ve come to realize through years of coaching that we as humans for the craziest reason tend to be afraid of our own success and/or due to esteem concerns to really “put ourselves out there.” SO – having someone to keep you focused on taking action is truly recommended! Rationalization, procrastination, and more easily can rear their head during the implementation process. Don’t get stuck in paralysis analysis either. :>
Transition Fully Into Passion / Purpose – The true realization of your greatest desires and fulfilling your purpose with joy, ease, and abundance. Focus on taking one step at a time (and being flexible to the changes that inevitably will arise during the process) and you will soon be on your way to the life you’ve always wanted!
Music Inspires & Heals
Posted by: | CommentsIt raises my heart and vibration to hear and sing music.
Inspirational music like such songs as “Temporary Home” by Carrie Underwood and heart-felt songs such as Whitney Houston’s latest song “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” are inspiring and speak to my heart. These songs are from two people whom came from very different backgrounds – one grounded in faith in her childhood with supportive parents and the other whom clearly had a life with many difficulties and disappointments.
I am inspired by both. Carrie for her passion in sharing about the importance of being rooted in a faith saying in an interview that she will feel she fulfilled her purpose if she is able to help others know God. Whitney equally if not even more (if that’s possible) inspiring because her foundation was not steady from the beginning and consequently had many challenges. She fell hard and ultimately reconnected with the light within and perservered through it all. Both Carrie and Whitney – now having a true sense of self, loving themselves, and connecting with a ‘higher power’ they choose to call God.
My belief – it doesn’t matter to me what one’s ‘higher power’ or faith is called, higher intelligence (as Ellen Degeneres - an inspiring woman whom also found her true sense of self from trials and tribulations - said in her last interview with Oprah), divine being, universal energy, God, Budha, and the list goes on. It is FAITH and feeling connected to some higher energy (we are all energy after all) and knowing the love and light we are that brings peace, abundance, and empowerment.
Warmly,
Debby
What Makes You Worthy?
Posted by: | CommentsHave you ever considered what makes you worthy of goodness, love, and abundance? In our society it often breeds us to believe we are worthy when we “do good”, have accomplishments, and demonstrate “success” by the material belongings one possesses. Measuring success whether one has experienced the American Dream, buying a home and furnishing it with lovely belongings. Driving that luxury car for others to see and for some to think “wow – he/she has made it!”
The truth – these material belongings certainly can bring beauty and joy into our physical lives and are meant to be cherished and experienced. However, they in and of themselves do not determine one’s worthiness or prove a person is a success (or good enough).
I have walked many paths on this journey to self acceptance, love, connection, and inner peace. For many years walking the commonly treaded path of proving myself through accomplishments and acquisitions; another of unintentionally shedding these belongings and experiencing when all was gone a sense of true self underneath it all; now living with intention to experience abundance flowing from a deeper sense of self, worthiness, and connection with the source of my goodness.
What Makes You Worthy? Have you asked yourself…..really asked yourself……what makes me good, what makes me worthy of love, goodness, joy, and my life’s desires? I promise you it is your “beingness” and spirit within. I wish for all this sense of knowingness and peace.
True Acceptance – Self, Life, & Others!
Posted by: | CommentsThe topic for today’s guidance is “ACCEPTANCE.”
Acceptance of all, what is, and truth.
Challenges. Noises. Disappointments. Pain. Joy. Love. Wounds. Peace. All that there is both in physical form and beyond.
Where does that true sense of acceptance reside within? From a greater sense of self, deeper connection to a higher being, energy, or power? For me it resides in knowing who I am (really, who I am), where I came from, and what my soul’s purpose and life path is meant to be. Living authentically, being true to myself, connecting to a greater sense of energy and being, and being and giving the love that I am to others.
Accepting not just myself (as worthy and good), but also others in my life and in this world. Whose to say what their life’s journey is and challenges they may be crossing along the way. Certainly not me. For my limited perspective if not conscious could as often is the case in society habitually lend it’s self to judgment of who they are, what they are doing, and why. The complete opposite of acceptance.
One thing I have learned, you can only give to another what you first give to yourself, thus to truly have acceptance of others (just as they are), you must first have self acceptance. To authentically be and give to others the love that you are, you must give that love to yourself first.
