My story and how I can help you in your career journey
This week I wanted to focus on something that a lot of you are DMing me about, which is my own personal journey from burnt-out corporate worker to a happy, thriving, fulfilled career coach. I know a lot of you have been feeling stuck in your career, and believe me when I say, I feel you… I know exactly how it is to feel unmotivated, disheartened and directionless- but I also know exactly how to help you move out of that and into a career that loves you back. I’ve done it, so trust me when I say you’re far from alone, and that I’ve got you :)
I am going to share a little bit more of my own story, and how I used some of the tools that I teach now as a career coach to get myself to where I am now: in love with my life and career! So if you’re feeling a little down, I hope this helps you.
Seven years ago, I was working at a corporate property company. Every single day I was sitting at a desk, staring at excel spreadsheets. Only problem was, I had no idea how to use excel spreadsheets, I am not the type of person who likes admin work, or can stare at a screen all day. I also wasn’t the best with attention to detail, which is another big MUST when dealing with excel spreadsheets.
Yet I was stuck there, day in, day out, when I needed to be moving around and doing different things. I crave variety and human connection, and the job I was in was so totally not aligned to me and how I wanted to work at all.
Another red flag was, none of my strengths were being utilised in the role, and that made me feel frustrated and a little upset at myself. I felt like I was constantly failing because the work I was doing was not filling me up or exciting me and honestly, at times I couldn’t actually do the work which led me to feel like I wasn’t accomplishing anything or succeeding.
I was not setting myself up for success at all. I was merely working this role, because I needed a job and everyone said this was a good choice. But I never actually sat with myself and thought, hang on a minute what do I want? How do I like to work? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What's my personal working style?
Sound familiar at all?
You see, I took a role because I thought that’s what I SHOULD be doing. I had no idea what it was I truly wanted or what mattered to me. I never gave myself the space to really learn who I was and what I wanted and that led to me feeling almost like a failure in my career, when in reality I just wasn’t being true to myself.
If you’re feeling like this in your career, I can guarantee you it's because you’re in a role that isn’t suited to you! And that isn’t your fault, so please don’t be blaming yourself. We all sometimes take the wrong path, but we can absolutely create changes in our careers.
Now, I hear you.. “Okay Amie, I get it, but what can I do?” “How do I get from where I am now to where I want to be?”
Well, this is where working with someone you trust as a coach is incredibly valuable. Make sure you find someone you resonate with and vibe with. If you align with me, I am here to guide you and support you in your journey and we will work together to;
1. Find clarity
I help you reflect and gain clarity on your strengths, what's important to you and what you truly want both professionally and personally. What are you really passionate about? I help you find a work style that suits you, excites you and what works best for you to shine. Finding clarity about your career and your personal values will set you up for success and happiness.
2. Create Change
Creating the career and life you want is all about creating changes in your life. How are you going to be different, what new thoughts will you think? You can’t expect change if you do the exact same thing every single day. I will work with you to create changes in your life, daily habits, rituals & new ways of being to integrate into your life.
3. Expand your mindset
It is so underestimated still, but honestly your mindset is soooo incredibly powerful. I will teach you about this, and how the right mindset can create HUGE changes. We will let go of all the limiting beliefs holding you back and any fears that are getting in your way. Sometimes it’s you that’s in your own way, so I’ll show you how to grow your confidence to then forge forward to where you want to go. What is stopping you or holding you back?
4. Build Confidence
Together we will build your confidence so that you believe in yourself 1000%, and you can go after what you want with complete laser focus. Confidence in your career is #1 and a lot of people don’t realise how to effectively feel confident and empowered at work, to set healthy boundaries, to say no to workload, to ask for days off / what you need in your career & to back yourself for that pay rise.
5. Update your personal branding
Once we know what it is you want and we have created congruence between your mind, your talents and your beliefs we can then go after what you want. A huge part of this is then updating your own unique personal branding – ie your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile.
6. Find your dream role
Last but certainly not least, I’ll work with you to find that role you truly want. My lengthy recruitment expertise comes in super handy and I can help you with the job search process, finding the right next career move.
It is a full process that is tailored around YOU! The whole aim is to get you where you want to go, and to do it with a changed mindset and laser focused confidence. Step into your career potential!
I have so many tools and strategies that I’ve used with my dozens of clients, to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. Half the battle is actually admitting to yourself that you’re not happy. Once you accept where you are, that is where we can start to create magic together. You can truly be the change you’re looking for.
If you’re unhappy, feeling adrift and know deep down you’re capable of more, it’s up to you to make the change you need. No one is going to do this for you. And you know what? You are so capable of creating positive change for yourself, and I’m here to help- in so many ways! Who do you want to be? What role do you want? Is it already being advertised here?? There truly is so much available out there, just waiting for you.
If this resonates with you, click here and let’s create change together.
Amie xxx