Welcome to this week’s Work It Like a Mum podcast episode! This month, we’re bringing you a series of solo episodes with our Host, Elizabeth Willetts, founder of Investing in Women, to help you achieve the career you’ve always wanted. If 2025 is your year to make a change, you’re in the right place.
What’s in This Episode?
In this episode, we focus on finding career clarity and navigating changes. Many of us end up in roles we don’t enjoy due to societal or family pressures, but it’s never too late to pivot toward a career that aligns with our strengths and passions.
Key Takeaways:
- Start with a Strengths Test: Use the Gallup Strengths Assessment to discover your unique strengths, focusing on what you’re naturally good at.
- Identify Career Opportunities: Match your strengths with roles that fit your personality (e.g., extroverted roles like PR vs. introspective roles like compliance).
- Understand Your Values: Reflect on past frustrations to uncover where your values weren’t met and identify environments that align with your best work.
- Tailor Your Job Search: Use your strengths and values to focus on roles that align with your passions and skills, avoiding mismatched jobs.
- Define Your Success: Success is personal. Knowing your goals will guide your career path, whether it’s a big salary, work-life balance, or a meaningful role.
Actionable Steps for Finding Career Clarity:
- Take the Gallup Strengths Assessment.
- Brainstorm careers that align with your strengths and values.
- Reflect on your version of success to refine your job search.
Looking Ahead
In upcoming episodes, we’ll cover:
- Building a standout CV.
- Successfully transitioning careers.
- Finding roles that genuinely inspire you.
Celebrate With Us!
This series celebrates the launch of Elizabeth’s new book, Flex: Smart Strategies to Build a Successful Career Around Your Life, available January 23, 2025. Pre-order your copy today for more strategies like the ones discussed in this episode.
Show Links:
Connect with our host, Elizabeth Willetts, here
Pre-order your copy of Flex here