The Risk Takers

organizations and business owners.

Focus on the positive. Viewing unanticipated career shifts

as bad will block progress. See each experience as a gift that will move you

into something better.

Be patient. Understand that moving into a new career has

stages. These include: endings, or letting go of the past; a void or period of

uncertainty; and new beginnings in starting a fresh career.

Take the focus off yourself. This may seem like odd advice,

but consider how attractive needy looks. If you ask others how you can support

them, they naturally will want to support you.

Know what you love to do. And if you don’t, try to uncover

it.

Take care of yourself. Focus on the inside. Allow time to

discover personal priorities and values. That which inspires passion will also

motivate and move you forward.

Practice extreme self-care. Do one simple thing each day

that revitalizes and brings joy.

Define a professional mission. Identify unique talents and

skills, and ways you can share these with others, laying the groundwork for

effective marketing.

Clarify new goals and intentions. Develop a strategy to take

you where you want to go. Transition presents a prime opportunity to create

satisfying life work and fulfillment.

Reach out for support and guidance. Find a trustworthy

friend, colleague, family member or professional coach. No one need navigate

change alone.

Send thank-you notes. Express gratitude for ideas, leads,

insightful advice or help as a sounding board. You’ll be appreciated and

remembered.