Be Considered When Considering a Career Change

I love the words of Heraclitus, ‘the only constant in life is change’. Change, as we all know, can range from the simple, like the weather, through to the profound, like a global pandemic, where the trajectory of our life is temporarily or permanently altered.

Change may be a welcomed arrival, a dreaded destination, a planful exercise or it can come at you from left field. Wrap all this up and what I’m trying to say is that change affects us all, that we all have a different threshold for change and that each of us will respond to a change event differently. And it is no different when you’re considering a career change.

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That’s why it is important to be considered when considering a career change!

Our careers develop with the passage of time, whether that be measured in years or decades. We may even attribute our experiences and successes to a planful mindset that is both conscious and proactive. Alternatively, some people may find their career journey has more often than not been the result of simply reacting to presented opportunities and/or events.

Generally speaking, the former approach tends to result in greater life satisfaction and success. The same can be said for executing a career change.

You may find that a career change has been thrust upon you or you may have simply lost the love for how you spend your days. Whatever is driving your ‘why’, and only you can answer this, it is how you respond to and plan for your career change that will ultimately determine how successful your transition will be. Afterall, you don’t want to find yourself somewhere you don’t wish to be.

Career Exploration Coaching can provide you with the 1:1 guidance and support to enhance self-knowledge, expand opportunity awareness and promote purposeful action. However, there are a number of other considerations and actions that you can take independently that complement the coaching partnership.

So, whether you are contemplating a pivot or a deep dive career change, by all means think big, but be mindful to also pay attention to the many smaller components of change as they too will provide you with the necessary foundation for lasting change.

The Ripple Effect

We will all experience different roles throughout our careers and we may even experience a career change anywhere between say late 30s through to early 50s. So, if you’re thinking about improving your income, reducing your stress levels or looking for a new challenge, be mindful that your career change may also impact those people closest to you.

Some considerations may include, but are not limited to:

  • Established family routines
  • Childcare, school, extracurricular and/or volunteer activities
  • Financial commitments
  • Relocation considerations
  • Cost of vocational training or further study
  • Possible reduction in leisure/family time

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If you’re considering a career change you may already be doing something on the side – whether that be part time study, volunteering or project work. You may also be expanding your network by leveraging your bridging people, attending industry events or you may be subscribing to specialist publications.

You can also aid your career transition by enhancing your digital brand.

By this I mean simple steps like updating your LinkedIn profile to reflect your new goals, publish an article, comment on or write a blog and clean up your social media accounts. Remember, you are your brand so ensure that your digital footprint reflects the person you want to be and the professional identity you wish to convey to the world. 

Be Patient

I’ll be up front on this one. Career change is not a linear journey! There is no silver bullet for navigating a career change. It can be a messy, emotionally challenging and time-consuming journey of exploration. This is not necessarily bad news, but rather a shot of reality.

The discomfort associated with career transition, however, can be overcome by your ability to exercise tolerance and patience. Not only for the activity of enacting change but also for the time it takes to see real progress. And just remember, your career has been years, if not decades, in the making so be considered in terms of the planning and execution of your transition.

 

Available Resources

Lastly, do a stocktake of your available resources because you generally have more at your fingertips than you had originally thought. We can all agree that FINANCE is indeed an important resource but there are also other resource areas for you to tap into.

  • TIME is one of your greatest assets – don’t undervalue it
  • Access to timely and accurate INFORMATION can make a real difference
  • PEOPLE can provide you with a powerful form of support and encouragement

So, don’t forget you don’t have to do this alone. If you are looking for support or simply someone to discuss your career transition with, then reach out to me. I’d love to help you consider your next career move. 

What’s Next?

Let’s talk about how career exploration coaching can enhance your self-knowledge, increase your opportunity awareness and inspire purposeful action.
Three key components in the identification of a meaningful and satisfying career pathway.

Bronwyn Wilde Portraint Picture

Meet Bronwyn Wilde

Career Coach, Auckland, Specialising in Career Exploration

Whether you’ve had a career break, transitioning from education or contemplating a career change, you deserve a fresh perspective – that’s where I come in. I know firsthand how challenging and daunting it can feel to successfully identify a meaningful and satisfying career. I created Career Logic as a coaching space dedicated to helping you, the career explorer, transition confidently into or within the modern world-of-work. Together, we’ll explore and discover a career pathway that can lead you to an exciting and satisfying future.
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Be Considered When Considering a Career Change

I love the words of Heraclitus, ‘the only constant in life is change’. Change, as we all know, can range from the simple, like the weather, through to the profound, like a global pandemic, where the trajectory of our life is temporarily or permanently altered.

Change may be a welcomed arrival, a dreaded destination, a planful exercise or it can come at you from left field. Wrap all this up and what I’m trying to say is that change affects us all, that we all have a different threshold for change and that each of us will respond to a change event differently. And it is no different when you’re considering a career change.

water drop closeup

That’s why it is important to be considered when considering a career change!

Our careers develop with the passage of time, whether that be measured in years or decades. We may even attribute our experiences and successes to a planful mindset that is both conscious and proactive. Alternatively, some people may find their career journey has more often than not been the result of simply reacting to presented opportunities and/or events.

Generally speaking, the former approach tends to result in greater life satisfaction and success. The same can be said for executing a career change.

You may find that a career change has been thrust upon you or you may have simply lost the love for how you spend your days. Whatever is driving your ‘why’, and only you can answer this, it is how you respond to and plan for your career change that will ultimately determine how successful your transition will be. Afterall, you don’t want to find yourself somewhere you don’t wish to be.

Career Exploration Coaching can provide you with the 1:1 guidance and support to enhance self-knowledge, expand opportunity awareness and promote purposeful action. However, there are a number of other considerations and actions that you can take independently that complement the coaching partnership.

So, whether you are contemplating a pivot or a deep dive career change, by all means think big, but be mindful to also pay attention to the many smaller components of change as they too will provide you with the necessary foundation for lasting change.

The Ripple Effect

We will all experience different roles throughout our careers and we may even experience a career change anywhere between say late 30s through to early 50s. So, if you’re thinking about improving your income, reducing your stress levels or looking for a new challenge, be mindful that your career change may also impact those people closest to you.

Some considerations may include, but are not limited to:

  • Established family routines
  • Childcare, school, extracurricular and/or volunteer activities
  • Financial commitments
  • Relocation considerations
  • Cost of vocational training or further study
  • Possible reduction in leisure/family time

Review Your Online Presence – Digital Brand

If you’re considering a career change you may already be doing something on the side – whether that be part time study, volunteering or project work. You may also be expanding your network by leveraging your bridging people, attending industry events or you may be subscribing to specialist publications.

You can also aid your career transition by enhancing your digital brand.

By this I mean simple steps like updating your LinkedIn profile to reflect your new goals, publish an article, comment on or write a blog and clean up your social media accounts. Remember, you are your brand so ensure that your digital footprint reflects the person you want to be and the professional identity you wish to convey to the world. 

Be Patient

I’ll be up front on this one. Career change is not a linear journey! There is no silver bullet for navigating a career change. It can be a messy, emotionally challenging and time-consuming journey of exploration. This is not necessarily bad news, but rather a shot of reality.

The discomfort associated with career transition, however, can be overcome by your ability to exercise tolerance and patience. Not only for the activity of enacting change but also for the time it takes to see real progress. And just remember, your career has been years, if not decades, in the making so be considered in terms of the planning and execution of your transition.

Available Resources

Lastly, do a stocktake of your available resources because you generally have more at your fingertips than you had originally thought. We can all agree that FINANCE is indeed an important resource but there are also other resource areas for you to tap into.

  • TIME is one of your greatest assets – don’t undervalue it
  • Access to timely and accurate INFORMATION can make a real difference
  • PEOPLE can provide you with a powerful form of support and encouragement

So, don’t forget you don’t have to do this alone. If you are looking for support or simply someone to discuss your career transition with, then reach out to me. I’d love to help you consider your next career move. 

What’s Next?

Let’s talk about how career exploration coaching can enhance your self-knowledge, increase your opportunity awareness and inspire purposeful action.
Three key components in the identification of a meaningful and satisfying career pathway.

Bronwyn Wilde Portraint Picture

Meet Bronwyn Wilde

Career Coach, Auckland, Specialising in Career Exploration

Whether you’ve had a career break, transitioning from education or contemplating a career change, you deserve a fresh perspective – that’s where I come in. I know firsthand how challenging and daunting it can feel to successfully identify a meaningful and satisfying career. I created Career Logic as a coaching space dedicated to helping you, the career explorer, transition confidently into or within the modern world-of-work. Together, we’ll explore and discover a career pathway that can lead you to an exciting and satisfying future.
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