Designing Your Dream Career: A 5-Step Journey

Are you standing at a career crossroads, wondering if it's finally your turn to build the fulfilling career you've always dreamed of? If you've spent years putting others first and now feel underemployed, underappreciated, or underpaid, you're not alone. 

My short career break turned into a 12 year career GAP after taking time to raise my 3 children and battle several rare and chronic diseases. When I was finally free to resurrect my career I felt completely lost! And let's face it, my brain was thinking all of the things. How do I look for a job? What if I'm not qualified? No one is going to want me after a 12 year ‘break.’ Of course it was anything but a break. Here is what I wish someone had told me.

Dare to Dream
Take a moment to really think about what you want to do!

Understand Your Desires and Non-Negotiables
It's time to put yourself first. Engage in self-reflection to define your true desires for both your career and life. Align your career goals with personal values and passions. Define your non-negotiables such as corporate culture, hours, pay, location, etc. You must define what you want before you try to go out and land it! 

Set Your Intention for This Journey
Mindset is 90% of a career pivot! Define the timeline and steps for your career transformation. Identify potential sources of resistance to change and introduce strategies to overcome them. Foster a mindset shift towards positive transformation, recognizing that change is a powerful force for growth and fulfillment.

Create Your Personal Brand
Yes, you are a brand. And now that you know exactly what you are seeking in this next career pivot, you need to get the word out. Write your unique value proposition and then align all of your brand assets including your resume, cover letters, LinkedIn profile, and portfolio. Learn how to articulate who you are and what problems you solve for elevator pitches and interviews. 

Start to Lay Your Career Search Path
Whether it's a job, a job combined with a side gig, or the beginning of an entrepreneurial venture, start laying the framework for your desired career path. What pieces need to be set up first? Create a plan and break it down into weekly action steps. 

With a clear understanding of your desires, strengths, and a well-defined framework, you are ready to go out there and build your career. If you're ready to take the leap, grab your FREE "5 Steps to Monetizing Your Brilliance” workbook. And if you're truly ready to move now, connect with me for a one-on-one conversation. Click here to access my calendar. 

You’ve done the grind, you’ve done the time, it is time to live your life by design!