Why I Left a “Dream” Career
Every spring, the anniversary pops up of a moment that fundamentally shaped who I am, and why I do this work. It’s a reminder of the time more than 20 years ago that I started what I thought would be a dream career, but ended up being my biggest career mistake. Let me start with the back story…
You Don't Need To Have It All Figured Out
Seven years ago this week, I stepped into the unknown and started my first independent consulting project. At the time, I thought I’d just be doing a few projects as I looked for my next full-time role; I had no idea that I was planting the seeds of what would become Careers for Social Impact and the next chapter of my career. Looking back, there were a few hints...
What's Your Story?
How do you feel about telling your career story? When we ask our clients this question, we often get responses like “anxious”, “confused”, and “frustrated.” This is hands down the biggest topic they want help with, and also the one they find the most difficult. For most of us, talking about ourselves is hard. We don’t spend a lot of time reflecting on what we’re best...
Three Lessons I Learned From My Own Career Pivot
Four years ago this month, I started working for myself. It started with a small consulting project, which I thought would be a short-term gig to bridge the gap until I found my next “real” job. I had just moved to Seattle and left the job I had been at for five years, and I wanted to give myself..