Episode 11: Cultivating Career Alignment: How to Have Satisfaction *and* Success in Your Work
Sep 19, 2023
Tired of the usual career ladder? Discover a refreshing approach that prioritizes personal fulfillment over mere advancement. Learn how to align your career goals with your personal needs. Explore common obstacles that hinder career satisfaction and the transformative power of community support. Get tips on strategic planning and the importance of asking for help. This is your chance to rethink your career path and embrace a fulfilling professional journey!
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Career Alignment
Career alignment prioritizes personal needs and goals first.
It then reverse-engineers career choices to support those goals, unlike traditional career growth.
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Career Collective Origins
Jen Walker-Wall started the Career Collective in 2020 as a support system.
It helped people navigate career challenges and pursue alignment during isolating times.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Escape Research Mode
Avoid endless research without actionable insights.
Focus on strategic self-reflection to gain insights from your questions.
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Are you tired of the traditional career growth mindset? Ready to break free from the monotony of "climbing the ladder" or growth at all costs? SAME. That's why we take a different approach here at Work Wonders Careers. Here, it's not just about moving up but rather aligning our career goals with our personal needs and aspirations. It's about facing fears and assumptions - and embracing a supportive community. Want a new way to think about leading and managing your career? Listen in to this week's epsiode.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Discover the keys to aligning your career with your personal fulfillment and satisfaction.
Gain insights into the critical importance of factoring in your personal needs and aspirations when making career choices.
Uncover the common roadblocks that often impede career alignment, including the perpetual research mode and unchecked assumptions.
Appreciate the compelling benefits of having a strong support network and a vibrant community in your career path.
Learn why strategic planning and asking for help are crucial in attaining your career objectives.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - The Importance of Career Alignment,
00:04:03 - The Purpose of the Career Collective,
00:05:36 - Overcoming Obstacles to Career Alignment,
00:11:18 - Challenging Assumptions and Fears,
00:14:46 - The Power of Community and Support,
00:17:43 - Helping People Achieve Career Goals,
00:19:09 - Overcoming Challenges and Prioritizing Goals,
00:21:39 - Joining the Career Collective,
00:24:41 - Support and Visibility in the Career Collective,
00:25:49 - Reimagining Ambition and Taking Action,