Posts tagged Life Transitions
How do you handle Life/Career Transitions?
Feb 22nd
Are you restructuring or making changes at work and want to do it well?
Is change affecting you directly either at home or at work?
Do you know where you want to be in 20 years time and would you like to know how to get there?
If so then Enabling Transitions will make it happen.
Transitions are when an individual, team or organisation “move” from one place, state, form or style to another. It could be a career transition, a life transition, culture change or organisational restructure. Transitions are “change”
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Are you an “All-Rounder” Strategic Operator?
Jan 30th
Being a technical expert in your field will have got you to a certain level in your business or career, however the more successful you are the more it is necessary to demonstrate a wider portfolio of skills. Often you may find you are doing less of the job you are a technical expert in, and now maybe you are leading a team? Or needing to be more strategic? Or building client relationships, etc. Maybe you want to get to the next level with your business or career but something is holding you back?
The skills required are often referred to as “behavioural” skills. Being aware of your strengths and development needs with these skills will help you progress and become a more “rounded” strategic operator.
Try the compact questionnaire below to assess your “All-rounder” skills and identify areas to develop further. For some free development tips contact: denise@enablingtransitions.co.uk More >
Why a coach can help if your job is at risk.
Dec 12th
We live in uncertain times where budget cuts are impacting on job security. If you are an individual you may feel your job is under threat. If you are a business owner you may be having to restructure and downsize. Change impacts on people in different ways. Some people just pick up the pieces and move on. Some people get in a panic and don’t know what to do. Some people are completely immobilised.
Whether your job is under threat, or you are a business owner coaching / group coaching can help.
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Quick Tips: Planning and Organising
Nov 10th
In the current climate where we all seem to be needing to do more with less, whether it is more tasks to do with less time or less cost. Being efficient and effective with your planning can impact on how well you use your time and what you achieve. Planning effectively can also help you to feel less stressed and in more control. Here are some handy tips to improve your ability to plan
Is it important that your personal values and your job are a good match?
Jul 9th
If you’re going through a period of uncertainty either in your career or your life, or thinking of making major changes, it is a good opportunity to identify your values and what is important to you. Identifying and being clear about what is important to you is an important foundation stone in creating a life and career that gives you satisfaction and motivation.
So how do you go about identifying the “values” which are important to you? More >
Play to your strengths
Sep 13th
If you are searching for a new job or want to change your career it is useful to be able to tell people about what your strengths are. If you are able to say to people “I am good at a particular skill and here’s my evidence to back up what I’m saying” they will sit up and listen.
Time to reflect: So what are your strengths and have you got evidence to back them up? Try these exercises to test yourself.
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Where do you see yourself in 20 years and how are you going to get there?
Sep 12th
Time to reflect: Where do you see yourself in 20 years time? Are you working towards this right now?
Although this question may seem a little out of reach right now, thinking about where you ultimately want to be may actually help you to decide what you should do in the short term. Have a go at answering the following questions to see how much clarity you have about where you see yourself in 20 years. More >
Faced with restructuring or potential redundancy? What choices do you have?
Aug 30th
What options are available to you?
There are many choices to be made when you are facing redundancy or restructuring. Some may be financial or emotional, but there are also some practical options you can consider where your career is concerned. You could even view your position as a chance to take stock and consider some wider choices. More >