Episode 26: Unlocking Career Clarity: Your Summer Guide to Passion and Purpose

In this episode, I’m announcing the launch of a three-week email series designed to help you gain clarity on your next career move.

Launching next week, this series is perfect for the slower pace of summer, allowing you to reflect and plan while still enjoying your time off.

The series requires only 5 to 15 minutes of your time on weekdays, leaving weekends free to relax or catch up. 

NOW is the time for those of you feeling unfulfilled in your current roles, struggling with motivation, or dreaming of something different but feeling stuck.

The email series is free when you subscribe to my weekly newsletter, "Be Curious." If you’re already signed up, expect an email asking if you’d like to join.
 
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Now, let’s move on to this week’s tip for building your curiosity muscle and welcoming discomfort for growth.

A favorite tool of mine for tracking progress is a jar where you can add a bead or a piece of paper whenever you accomplish something challenging. This week, I’m focusing on networking, a common pain point for my clients. 

If you hate networking, feel unsure of what to say, or think it’s a waste of time, you’re not alone. Here are three steps to make networking events more enjoyable:

1. Identify the Benefits: Reflect on how the event could benefit you and envision the kind of people you’d like to meet and interact with. What would they say to you? What kind of profiles would they have?
2. Visualize yourself: Imagine yourself showing up in the way you want others to show up. Think of one valuable thing you can talk about in advance to shift your focus from what you can gain to what you can offer.
3. Set a Challenge: Create a small, manageable goal for the event, like talking to three new people or getting a new contact’s information. This challenge should push you out of your comfort zone to promote growth and learning.

The purpose of these steps isn’t just to make you uncomfortable but to help you learn and gain a new perspective on your capabilities. View it like a game, where completing the challenge unlocks the next level of self-discovery.

As always, thank you for joining me today. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review to help grow the show and reach more people.

Remember, striving for a career that brings joy and fulfillment is possible. 
If you have questions or want to discuss anything from this episode, email me at withoutjudgmentcoaching@gmail.com. I loo