Helping with the big shift

With the COVID19 pandemic you will notice that a lot of people, willingly or not, made some drastic changes in their professional lifes. And then I'm not referring about the increased home office working or overload on conf calls. It made some of us think about how they want to proceed in their career.

When I have mentees doubting on their next step to take, I always fall back to a proven question : What gives you energy, what drains your energy at work? Already by thinking of answers, it will guide them to what they really want to do. Important to keep in mind is that sometimes it takes time and some sidesteps to get there. It could be that you require a growth path to achieve your ultimate dream job. You might even need to invest in it, by following certain trainings and courses. Hence, it is crucial to stand still from time to time and reflect on your career and the path you are taking.

Congratulations once you made that big shift and went for your dream job. Of course it also comes with some advice. Regularly check with yourself your energy levels and internal motivators. Is this still the job I dreamed of? Besides internal validation, you can also fall back on external checks in the form of business mentoring. Find yourself an experienced and sincere mentor who can challenge you and will be able to share your blindspots. And even if you are on the right track, there is the possibility that he/she will be able to lift you to the next level of performance.