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Ignite Your CareerThe Re Discovery PhaseThe Re-Discovery Phase
Karen ColliganKaren ColliganDecember 5, 2011
I always knew I wanted I always knew I wanted to be somebody when I grew up,when I grew up,
I guess I should have been more specific.
Lily Tomlin
Why Are We Here Today?
I ’ ll b It’s all about me… Focus on “what’s next” Get very clear about who you are at this Get very clear about who you are at this
point in time Actions for 2012 Raffle: The Get Real Guide to Your Career A No-Nonsense Plan for Finding the
Work You Want Lumina Spark Portrait Lumina Spark Portrait
It is Time for Re-Discovery…
1. Renew2 R t2. Recreate3. Revitalize
Reality…
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Who is in the Room?Who is in the Room?
1 Employed and looking for new work 1. Employed and looking for new work inside current employer?
2. Employed and looking for new work p y goutside current employer?
3. Entrepreneur who wants to explore new ways of doing business?ways of doing business?
4. Unemployed and looking for work?5 Want to explore a brand new career?5. Want to explore a brand new career?6. Had nothing better to do tonight?
We spend 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year 50 weeks a year,
for 40 years at work.
That is 80,000 hours of our life.,
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What Might Stop Yo ?What Might Stop You?
1 I h ti1. I have no time.2. I need a certain amount of income to
lilive.3. What if my current employer finds
I l ki ?out I am looking?4. I am afraid of what people will think.5. I am lucky to have a job?6. I am just flat out tired.j
Passion and Work…
I it P ibl ??? Is it Possible???
5 St P5 Step Process
1 T ki I t1. Taking Inventory• Who are you and how did you get here?
2. Creating Youg• Now that you know, what do you want next?
3. Designing Your Target Market• How much time whom do you speak to• How much time, whom do you speak to…
4. Getting Out There• Start telling people what you want and landing the work
5 T ki Ch f Y C5. Taking Charge of Your Career• Don’t stop now…
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes not in seeking new landscapes
but in having new eyes…
Let’s Reminisce…
Wh t i th b t What is the best work experience you have ever had you have ever had in your life?
Why?
Paint Your Picture for 2012
1 V l1. Values2. Skills3. Barriers4. Natural Talents5. People you want to speak to in 20126. Actions6. Actions
Decision A th it
Supportive Environment
SellingAccomplishment Freedom
C titiTeamwork
Authority Selling
Fun
Security
B l
Expertise
H &
Trust/Integrity
Competition
High Earnings
FunStatus
Independence
Balance
ValuesHarmony & Affiliation Professional
Growth
P &
RecognitionInspirationInfluence
Ethics
Originality
Time Freedom
Power & Authority
Adventure/Excitement
Excellence Control
CollaborationPassion
PhilanthropyCollaboration Philanthropy
Time Management
Strategic Planning
Public Relations
Technology
Management a gCommunication
C ll b tiManaging Groups
Innovative
Analysis
Partnering
Creativity NegotiationTechnology
Motivating
Collaborating
Mediation
g g p
SkillsC hi
Partnering
Selling
gOthers
Inspiring Project ManagementCoaching
Business Acumen
Leadership Problem Solving
Training
Inspiring
Critical Thinker
Marketing
Training
Listening Visionary
Presenting
Operations
Critical Thinker
Financial Analysis
Listening yOperations
Overly TalkativeFear of F il
Perfectionist
Difficulty Managing P j d f
InflexibleArgumentative
Poor
Failure
Difficulty Managing Stress/Pressure
Poor judge of other people
Poor Listener
Cl d Mi d dDisorganized Timid
Stubborn
BarriersClosed-Minded
g
AbrasiveInsecure
Indecisive
Burn-OutDefensive
Compulsive
MoodyInsecure
Procrastinator
Arrogant
Fear of SuccessEasily
IrritatedResistant to New Ideas and People
WorkaholicDifficulty Prioritizing
OrganizedInnovatorStructured
Leader
C ll b t
Kind Use Humor
Creative Negotiator
Motivator
Collaborator
MediatorTimely
NaturalInfluencerCritical Thinker
Timely
TalentsSales Person Visionary
Critical Thinker
CoachListener
Inspiring
Project Manage
Listener
FriendsSuppliers• Past/Present Community
Business/Professional
/ Community
3 People You Want Alumnae
Business/Professional Associations Neighbors
3 People You Want to Speak with in
2012Customers
Alumnae
2012Customers
Co WorkersRelatives
Personal Business• Bankers/Brokers
Spouse/Partner’sNetwork
Co-Workers• Past/Present
• Bankers/Brokers
Actions Wh t 1 3 ti ill t k i What are 1-3 actions you will take in
2012 to move your career to the next place?place?
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P i t Y Pi t f 2012Paint Your Picture for 2012
5 St P5 Step Process
1 T ki I t1. Taking Inventory• Who are you and how did you get here?
2. Creating Youg• Now that you know, what do you want next?
3. Designing Your Target Market• How much time whom do you speak to• How much time, whom do you speak to…
4. Getting Out There• Start telling people what you want and landing the work
5 T ki Ch f Y C5. Taking Charge of Your Career• Don’t stop now…
Karen’s 2012 Actions…1 Have a clear goal in place1. Have a clear goal in place2. Focus3 M k l3. Make a plan Review the plan often Be willing to adjust your plan Be willing to adjust your plan
4. Know who you are TODAY…U th “P i t Y C Pi t ” • Use the “Paint Your Career Picture” document
Karen’s 2012 Actions (con’t)5 Communicate clearly what you are 5. Communicate clearly what you are
looking for6 Maintain a consistent activity level6. Maintain a consistent activity level7. Stay positive8 Be illing to take some isks8. Be willing to take some risks9. Be very, very proud of yourself!!!!
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Whatever you do, or dream you canor dream you can,begin it.
Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.
Goethe
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Th G t R l G id t Y C The Get Real Guide to Your Career A No-Nonsense Plan for Finding the
Work you WantWork you Want Lumina Spark Portrait
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Thank You…
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