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Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, & Career Design
Escaping the Cycle of Reactive Career Moves and Making an Intentional Change
Dec 2, 2024
Charity von Guinness, a former nonprofit arts professional with 20 years of experience, shares her inspiring journey of intentional career change. She discusses the vital role of self-awareness in escaping reactive career patterns and finding fulfillment. Charity highlights the unique challenges in the arts sector while emphasizing how embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth. She also tackles self-doubt, celebrating individuality, and redefines strengths as superpowers, motivating listeners to pursue their dream careers with confidence.
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- Recognizing the misalignment between personal strengths and daily tasks is crucial for initiating a meaningful career change.
- Engaging in career coaching empowers individuals to shift from reactive decisions to intentional planning for their professional aspirations.
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Recognizing Unconscious Patterns
A pivotal realization occurs when individuals frequently feel resistance to their daily tasks, indicating a misalignment with their strengths and career satisfaction. Continuing this cycle can lead to feeling stuck; however, understanding that unconscious habits govern one’s choices opens the door to change. Charity von Guinness shares her experience of working in the arts as a passion that transformed into a source of frustration, highlighting the importance of intentionality in career decisions. Identifying this misalignment allowed her to acknowledge the necessity of redefining her professional path, marking the beginning of her journey towards a more fulfilling role.
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