Career Counseling
Career Issues – Are you experiencing stress related to your job, or perhaps you are facing important career decisions? Maybe you just feel “stuck”?
- I worked for 20+ years in the government and corporate sectors in various roles, initially as an individual contributor in the technology field, followed by middle- and executive-level management positions in marketing and sales. My corporate career ended suddenly as a result of restructuring and downsizing during the 2001 technology market “implosion”. In addition to a weak job market, I faced stiff competition due to my (older) age, salary expectations, and over-qualification/experience level relative to the few positions that were available.
- Allowing myself to give up my “corporate business identity” was the first step I took that freed me to be open to other opportunities. “Redefining myself” within the context of current markets was powerfully motivating and worked for me. It was not easy, and it did not happen overnight, but as a result, I now have 15 years of experience as a successful small business owner.
How do you move forward? To begin, take inventory of your strengths and skills, personal style, values, level of integrity, and identify areas that need development. Invest time and effort into really understanding yourself, be truthful with yourself, and make improvements where needed.
Job satisfaction and life satisfaction can go hand in hand. They are not mutually exclusive. In fact, for a more balanced life, they should complement each other. Setting goals, defining objectives and measuring your progress will allow you to determine whether your plan is working, whether adjustments are needed, and if you are on target.
I offered my personal experience not only as an example of “what I’ve been through”, but also to show you that feeling “stuck”, stressed, anxious, or negative about where you are, what is happening, what has not happened, or what might happen,….is a normal part of life and careers.
What really matters is how you deal with it. I have tools that you can use to help you stay calm, focused, and energized. Through additional consultation and counseling, you can develop a clear and achievable plan. Coupled with your acceptance to make changes where needed and your commitment to “work the plan”, you will be well positioned to move forward and achieve your goals.
Contact me to discuss how our consultation & counseling, combined with neurofeedback and relaxation techniques can assist you with this important aspect of your life.
