"What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?"
Whatever your answer might be, the interesting thing about this question is that it presupposes that what we do in our careers is inherently linked to who we are as people. You'll recognise the same presupposition in the common conversation-starter we use as adults: "What do you do?".
Leaving aside the question of whether it is appropriate to judge a person's character by the work that occupies them, the fact is that our careers are one of the most significant aspects of our lives. It stands to reason that if you are not happy in your career, there is a good chance that that unhappiness is having an effect on other areas of your life.
That's where seriously happy comes in - by working with individuals (both privately and in the workplace) to help them to transition through the three key areas of the career lifecycle - Stepping In, Stepping Up and Stepping Out.
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Stepping In is for people who are starting out in their careers. If you're a recent graduate, then perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed by all of the new things that you are expected to learn. You're used to performing at a high level but now you're not getting regular feedback and you want to know how you measure up. At seriously happy, we know how daunting and uncertain this period of your career can be. We offer support, guidance and mentoring, as well as teaching you the skills you need to build your career with confidence. If you've been working for a while and want to take things up a notch, then Stepping Up is for you. Most likely, you aspire to a leadership role. Before you can lead others, you must be able to lead yourself. Self-leadership is at the heart of Stepping Up and it begins with developing "behavioural flexibility" - the capacity to control how you respond to external circumstances. Using established coaching tools and techniques, seriously happy can work with you to develop these key leadership skills in order to propel you towards success in your chosen field. Then again, sometimes things just don't work out. Maybe you've had a change in life circumstances or maybe you've had a change in heart. If you feel stuck, frustrated - maybe even bored - in your job or career, then you'll want to consider Stepping Out. At seriously happy, we have the tools to enable you to discover your optimal working environment - an environment in which you will thrive and not just survive. Which stage are you at in your career? If you'd like some professional guidance, click This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to email us for a complimentary, obligation-free 45-minute telephone coaching session. Do it today!Corporate clients, please click here. |
