A Push in the Right DirectionThe women of Connect: Professional Women’s Network share tips on how to give your career a nudge when you’re feeling stuck.

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I threw everything I knew to the wind and went back to get more education. I am now in a new job with a heck of a lot more confidence. My new theory if you're stuck: be willing to take a chance on yourself, because really you're worth it. Hillary Frisbie

Facilities Management Coordinator

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When I reached rock bottom, I was smart enough to ask for help. I went to a career coach to figure out what I'm supposed to do with my life. Once you have clarity of what you want, the inspiration can take you very far.Vibeke Schurch

Career Coach

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I looked at all the things I was good at, then I transferred those strengths to speaking, instructing, corporate training, and writing. I changed careers by not throwing out the gifts and talents that made me a good teacher.Carol Caffarel

Speaker, Writer, Educator, Consultant

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I have felt stuck in the past, but what I have always realized is we have a choice. I could choose to feel stuck, or I could choose to make a change. So many times now I have simply decided to make a change, set a goal, and put the activity in place to reach my goal. Andrea Sims

CEO – Team Dreaming Bigger Rodan + Fields

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Charting a new path takes honest reflection, a vision of where you want to end up, a written, specific, and goal-oriented plan with timelines, and finding someone who will hold you accountable for meeting those timelines to get you to your destination. Lana Reid-Waters

Business/Personal-Improvement Strategies

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I have felt stuck a few times. For me it simply meant, time to move on. There is nothing worse than going to work every day knowing you are not happy. Life is too short. 

Heike Salewski-SmithEstimator/Planner

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I usually look for a conference, a class, or even a one-time motivation event that will help me refocus and remember what I love about the job. Get some new ideas, look at things in a different light, try something new. Billie Lombardo

Continuing Ed Director, Executive Team Builder

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I love reminding myself what "f.e.a.r." stands for: False Evidence Appearing Real. Since most of our fears are illusions we have built in our own minds, not truly a tiger leaping from the jungle wanting to eat us, it’s helpful to reframe our fears into the challenges for growth they really are.

Dr. Moira ForsytheCo-Founder at

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