Reaching the midpoint of your career often involves grappling with feelings of unfulfilled ambitions, overlooked chances, and alternative paths. However, this stage also presents a significant opportunity for introspection and charting a new course. To guide this process, consider the following inquiries.
What might I lament in a decade?
Project yourself into the future and consider the regrets that could arise from inaction today. Let this foresight inspire your current decisions.
How can I discover and live by my true purpose?
Transition from a career moulded by external influences and the expectations of others to one that resonates with your personal sense of meaning.
What are my current values and priorities?
Recognize that these may have evolved over time. Deliberately assess the trade-offs you are prepared to accept and those you are not.
What expertise have I gained? Contemplate the skills and knowledge you have amassed in your career thus far and how they can be leveraged to achieve your purpose, values, and priorities.
What do I envision for my daily life?
While considering the broader picture, also focus on the details. Think deeply about how you want each day to unfold.
Taking greater control of your career search, seeking out a leadership team that you would like to work with or for, where you see a real future and opportunity to make a difference.
If you would like to discuss your career in more depth or require executive coaching, feel free to get in touch.
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