You studied hard in school, maybe got a degree, sent an amazing application to a company, landed the job, worked your way up the career ladder, and then…you’re unhappy. Being unsatisfied with your job happens to so many people. In this live chat, career coach Marie Chequer is here to tell you that you can make a career change and find work that works for you.
Marie starts by busting the ‘proper job’ myth that makes us think that having a job will make us successful and happy. She then walks Elizabeth through the process of a career change, explaining how to tell if you really want a career change or if you’re having a bad day and how to get yourself psychologically ready for a new direction.
Marie lays out her holistic approach to helping her clients and her theory of following “the compass, not the map”, to get them to where they want to be in their careers and lives. You’ll also hear why passion isn’t always a helpful quality when applying for new jobs and what you can do if your career change doesn’t go to plan.
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Timestamps
[1:20] Marie introduces herself and her background in career coaching
[4:40] The ‘proper job’ myth and what motivates us at work
[7:28] Why Marie changed careers and what her transition was like
[11:43] How do you know if you want to change careers or if you’re just having a bad day at work?
[12:56] Knowing your ‘why’ to drive your career change
[15:30] The trap of comparing yourself to others
[17:57] How to find your ‘why’
[20:27] Marie explains why passion isn’t always a helpful quality when you’re looking to make a career change
[23:02] “There are so many other factors”: Your career isn’t your whole life
[24:28] What will identifying your superpowers bring to your career change?
[27:33] What taking control of your career looks like
[30:27] A career means lifelong learning
[31:50] What happens if your career change doesn’t go to plan?
[35:15] Why taking small steps is a better approach to a career change
[36:26] A question from a viewer: How did you find the USP for your career coaching business?
[38:19] Where to go to find out more about Marie and her coaching services
Links
My Chequered Career on Facebook
My Chequered Career on YouTube
My Chequered Career on LinkedIn
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Investing in Women on Pinterest
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