Undertaking a career transition invites you to get in alignment with your values and your goals. What does that look like and feel like in your life? Knowing what you want your career and life to look like is a good litmus test for any move.
This blog post is adapted from our Guide to Navigating a Career Transition. If you’re a senior woman leader who’s re-entering the workforce, making a big career transition, or considering your strategy for change, download the full guide here.
Undertaking a career transition invites you to get in alignment with your values and your goals. What do you want your next steps to look like? What does that look like and feel like in your life? What are your deal breakers in this next phase? Knowing what you want your career and life to look like is a good litmus test for any move – it validates whether you’re on the right path.
Clarity is critical in times of transition: what are you willing to give up and what are you looking to gain? Where do you want to go? Not just your next step – but what is your vision for the next 2-5+ years? Taking a pause, reflecting, and moving with intention can help ensure you make the right choices.
A recent article in HBR notes that: “Perhaps the best protection against career-management mistakes is self-awareness. It’s a broad concept, encompassing not only an understanding of your career-relevant strengths and weaknesses but also insight into the kinds of mistakes you are prone to make. It involves knowing how to correct for those tendencies, how others perceive you, when to consult a trusted mentor or network, what elements of a job make it truly satisfying for you, and what constitutes a healthy work-life balance.”
For women leaders undergoing professional metamorphosis, here are four tips to help you navigate your career transition with ease.
Read the full Guide to Navigating a Career Transition here. Athena members can get started on the Navigating a Career Transition Pathway here.
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