YOU can make a Career Change

Jenni ProctorCareer Clarity

http://careerclarity.com.auhttp://claritycareermanagement.com.au/

jenni@careerclarity.com.au

YOU can make a Career Change

CHOICESCHANGE

CONFIDENCECHALLENGES

Crisis of confidencePersonalOrganisationalOthers

ChangesWays of doing things New technologyCultural changesAtmospheric shifts

StressDeadlinesDemandsClarity of work role

PeopleBullyingAge and generationsBeing overlookedPoor managementCommunication issues

It’s all about attitudeMind set What you thinkWhat you believeHow you respondHow others perceive you

Fear factorDon’t want to end up worse offConsider the options from every angle ResearchEvaluate the options – Consider Plus, Minus

and Interesting factorsLearn to have an optimistic viewpoint

Visualise what you want rather than worry about what you fear

Fear Issues – Going backwardsWhat is the worst that could happen?What is the BEST that could happen?What is the most likely outcome?Listen to your instinct as well as your logical

mind

Fear issues - StudyStudyYour results at school have NOTHING to do

with your capabilitiesBe certain this is what you want to doAccess supportDo your best……….but don’t kill yourself in

the process!

What is resilience?Ability to “bounce back”Reduces the impact of negative experiencesLong term stressors…..coping strategiesShort term stressors……dealing with itDifferent people deal in different ways

Health and wellbeingIndividual factors – genetics, personalityLife history and experienceSocial and community support

Indicators of resilienceMake and carry out realistic plansPositive/optimistic view of selfConfidence in strengths and abilitiesSkills in communicationSkills in problem solvingAble to manage strong emotions and

impulses

Living with resilienceAllow yourself to be imperfect Take time for YOU. Do things you enjoyGet involved in things that matter to youBe activeSpend time with people who make you feel goodLaughRelationshipsOvercome procrastination, one step at a timePerspectiveFocus on things you can controlAccept help and support

A resilient mindsetAccept Change……It’s inevitableAvoid viewing problems as impossibleDevelop a hopeful outlook – Optimism is

learnedVisualise what you want rather than worry

about what you fearProgress towards realistic goals

“What is one thing I can do today that will help me move in the direction I want to go?”

A resilient mindsetTake decisive action. Don’t hide your head

in the sand!Keep things in perspective. Avoid

catastrophizingNurture a positive image of yourselfTrust your instincts and your ability to solve

problemsTake opportunities for self-discovery and

growth

Developing a positive mindsetThe Mental Toolbox –

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Shifting the thoughtsShift from old thinking

to a new way of thinkingI’ve always done

things this wayI’m too oldLife should be

more fairWith experience

comes wisdom, opportunities, promotions etc

Good manners are essential

Recognise that new ways might be better in today’s world

Your age can’t change but the way you think of yourself can.

Life isn’t fair but it can be more forgiving than in the past eg work styles, disabilities, training.

Real wisdom = adaptabilityFast paced world. Need to be

resilient and a bit thick-skinned

Improving interpersonal skillsSmile Be appreciativePay attention to others. Show them respectPractice active listeningBringing people together….fairness, respect,

inclusionResolve conflictsCommunicate clearly and carefullyKeep a sense of humour, but not at others’ expenseEmpathy – See things from others’ perspectivesDon’t whinge!

Dealing with life changesVictim vs Taking ControlAccept realityTry to find some positives in the situation Actively make new plans to suit the

circumstancesCreate an Action PlanBreak your goals down into bite sized chunksDeal with a day at a time if that’s all you can

manage.

Setting SMART goalsS – SpecificM – MeasureableA – ActionableR – RealisticT – Time-bound

Accessing your AlliesWho are your allies at work?Who are your allies out of work?Who can you talk to with honesty?Your networks Who can help you with your goals? Six degrees of separation

Time flies…………….Who are you reporting to?When?What will you have done by then?What will happen if you don’t do what you

say you are going to do?

Taking ActionNothing changes if you don’t take actionWhat is stopping you? Procrastination = Bad habitProcrastination = Fear of something What is your lack of action costing you?

MotivationMotivation to achieve somethingMotivation to avoid somethingMotivation is the strength of your desire to

changeWhat will you gain by doing this?What will you lose by NOT doing this?

M = D / PMotivation = Desire for change Pain

YOU can make a Career Change

Jenni ProctorCareer Clarity

http://careerclarity.com.auhttp://claritycareermanagement.com.au/

jenni@careerclarity.com.au