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What Do you Want More Of?

Polly Chandler · May 28, 2015 ·

oaching starts with trusting conversation

Transitions are opportunities to take stock of what you are enjoying and what you want more of in your life.  If you asked yourself… What do I like most about my work? What do I want more of? What things would start showing up on your list?

When I started taking stock of what I liked about my work and what I wanted more of I could see myself start shifting from what was wrong to what was possible. It was a slight twist of the language but it was my first step in taking charge of my future. Transitions can be a time where you might feel stuck, this reframe of what do you want more of is a great way to get “unstuck”.

I actually made a chart under my computer at work. Each day before I went home, I’d write down, what I enjoyed about my day and what I wished I’d had more time for. As I did this for a couple of weeks, some patterns started to emerge. I discovered that some of the best parts of my day were when I was having one on one conversations with students and faculty. I found I really enjoyed listening to their stories, asking them questions about their goals, and helping them set a plan to move forward.  I also noticed that when I asked someone to go on a walking meeting with me, I was energized and restored. Instead of meeting in a conference room we’d put on our sneakers (or boots) and go for a 45-60 minute walk to talk through a challenge, opportunity, or concern. We’d both come back with fresh eyes on a topic, energy, and a greater appreciation for each other’s talents. This idea of moving and talking intrigued me.

It took some time, a few more tools to be referenced in future blogs, but slowly my realizations about what I wanted more of and what I liked most about my work led to a new career path. As a leadership development and transition coach one of my niches in Santa Barbara, CA is meeting with my clients in parks and often taking a walk together. I capitalized on what I enjoyed and wanted more of and turned it into my job.

Tell me about your transition. I’d like to learn more about your story. What tools and strategies have helped you navigate through your career transition? Please contact me.

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