Have you ever dreamed of a career change? Something that would make you come alive and get your senses tingling? Have you ever tried to make it happen?
On this topic alone, in the past few months, I have worked with a teacher, corporate marketing director, teaching assistant, support worker, online shop manager, business owner, electrician, communications director, socialite, charity fundraiser, stenographer, project manager, physiotherapist, finance director, office manager, finance assistant, vicar and a journalist. To date, nearly all have discovered a new direction, and 80% are currently in career transition.
Examples are the project manager training to become an art therapist, the finance assistant becoming a gardener, and the office manager setting up her online business.
Some of these people are in life stages where a drastic change is possible and permissible, yet this isn’t the norm. Please don’t give up if you think you are boxed in but still crave a change. Finding a new role or organisation you will be happy with is perfectly doable.
Option 1 to Make Your Career Life Exciting
Seek a new role in the same organisation, but find one that fits your strengths and motivations. For example, the abovementioned physiotherapist sought a promotion within the same hospital and now performs tasks much more suited to his strengths. He is happy.
Option 2 to Make Your Career Life Exciting
Seek a new role in a new organisation that fits your strengths and motivations and in which the organisational culture and values are a good fit. For example, the teacher I worked with went to a different school and worked as the SENCO lead (supporting children with learning difficulties such as dyslexia). He is happy.
Option 3 to Make Your Career Life Exciting
Stay in your existing organisation in the same role but seek development opportunities. For example, the journalist took a digital journalism course and uses her skills in her current role as a freelancer. She is happy.
Option 4 to Make Your Career Life Exciting
Go to a new organisation doing the same role where you have a better personality fit. For example, the project manager accepted a role in a much smaller organisation where she gained increased autonomy and the ability to work on an international scale. She is happy.
Don’t look back and regret. Take action today and speak to an accredited coach about your career options. Don’t stay stuck in a rut.
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Articles by Jenny Butter
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