Three Myths of Career Change
Myth #1: Passion and Work Are Not Compatible
In fact, research shows the opposite to be true. Most successful
people are those who have learned to follow their passion. The
problem is that many of us were taught to be rational when we make
career decisions. So we buried our passion. » Read more: Three Myths of Career Change
I have worked one-on-one with over 3000 individuals during the past 15 years.. And each one has their own story with unique elements. However, there are common themes too.
For example, many people end up in a misfit or in career pain because they get on the wrong bus. They realize the bus is headed somewhere they don’t want to go. The journey they are taking is not one they would have chosen if, when they got on the bus, they knew where they wanted to go. » Read more: Get Off the Bus and onto the Right Road for You
One of the things I’ve noticed during the past 15 years of assisting individuals through career transitions is that successful transitions have a creative orientation. What I mean by that is the distinction between a problem-solving mentality and a creating mentality. » Read more: Your Career is Not a Problem to be Solved
Summer is the season of music festivals. Touring in a band is like managing a career change. Here are the relevant lessons:
Lesson #1: Join the Right Band
Do you feel out of place, in a dead end job that neither satisfies or motivates at any level? Perhaps you are married to a lifestyle that demands constant touring and time away from home. You love country music, but find yourself in a jazz ensemble expected to improvise a solo performance instead of participating in a three-part harmony. » Read more: Career School of Rock n’ Roll
