Issue 3: Carving out your career path

Your leadership newsletter dedicated to making small changes that lead to the improvements you want to achieve.

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Becky Haasch
August 01, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Welcome to your leadership newsletter! Each month, we’ll explore a different area of leadership together. I’ll share some of my own experiences, the experience and learning from others and links to some things you may enjoy.

This month, I’ve been inspired by the quote below. So let’s explore how to carve out your own career path and work together towards the leadership improvements you’re after.

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Pay attention to the things you are naturally drawn to. They are often connected to your path, passion, and purpose in life. Have the courage to follow them.

-Ruben Chavez

Finding your path and taking the first step

Sometimes we can find ourselves in a job that is no longer meeting our needs. Maybe it isn’t challenging us enough. Or maybe we are no longer aligned with the values of the role or company. Or maybe it doesn’t meet our needs financially. Or maybe it is so demanding we are always teetering on the edge of burnout.

Below is your free toolkit to help take you through some steps to consider what path will most fulfil you and take the first step in that direction.

Considering your career path.pdf835.54 KB • PDF File

Photo by Caleb Jones on Unsplash

Smashing your interview

Interviews can be nerve wracking, especially if you haven’t done one in a while or you know they give you anxiety.

Here’s a brief article to support you to put your best foot forward and smash that interview.

Let’s learn together

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If you’re unable to make it but don’t want to miss out, email me at [email protected] and I’ll let you know when the next one is available.

Leading with Confidence and Authenticity

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Conversations with a Career Coach

I came across as new podcast recently and thoroughly enjoyed this interview with two of the UK’s top career coaches. They talk about what a squiggle career means, how to explore different career paths and what to think about when considering change. If you’re considering your career, this is definitely worth a listen! Check it out on Spotify here.

They also have a TED talk which can be accessed below.

The best career path isn't always a straight line

Conventional wisdom frames the ideal career path as a linear one -- a ladder to be climbed with a single-minded focus to get to the top. Career development consultants Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper invite you to replace this outdated and limiting model with "squiggly" careers: dynamic, open-ended growth paths tailor-made for your individual needs, talents and ambitions. A radical rethink for anyone who feels restricted and defined by the limits of the corporate ladder.

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