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The Nuances of Work
As a career counselor and executive coach for more than the past 20 years, I have shepherded hundreds of individuals through career and job transitions. The truly successful ones have paid special attention to what makes them come alive at work—their preferences and inner urgings—despite the ups and downs of our constantly churning marketplace.
I have learned from them, when the subtle things are lost from work you can feel parched, dispirited and unenthused, as though you have been on a long trek with little water and dehydration has set in affecting your whole being.
Click on any of the "Nuances" to learn more about the little things that can quench your thirst and drive your success—make a big difference in your performance and happiness.
NUANCES
LAUNCH
You will no longer settle for a lucrative
job that fails to use your...
TRANSITION
Or the shift may be subtler, as you
move from talker to listener...
OBSERVATION
If we awaken to the nuances in our environment,
we pick up important information that helps us to...
PROCESS
Adjusting my pace, and taking it one step
at a time, I managed to...
CLARITY
What do you do for a living no matter what...
TOMORROW
And we learned how to look in two directions:
we did our jobs, keeping an eye on the
present and the other...
CHOICES
People continually amaze me with the ways
they reinvent...
FEELINGS
Many people struggle to balance their feelings—
their need for meaningful work—with their responsibility to...
VALUES
Your answers to the following questions will
reveal a good deal about...
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“I earn a decent income and have a great title, but recently I’ve felt like something’s missing. Ready-to-Take-Charge showed me what I cared about most and how to challenge myself at work.Today I feel more energized and committed to my job.”
“Sometimes I felt good about my job, and other times I felt homesick for what I consider my ‘real life.’Ready-to-Take-Charge helped me to narrow this gap between my personal values and my daily work. It also helped me to connect on a deeper level with my team.”
“I didn’t want to leave my company but I was having the worst time with my boss.Ready-to-Take-Charge helped me shift my thinking and alter this relationship. Today I feel more valued for the work I do.”
“I’m at mid-life dealing with aging parents and an empty nest. I was tired of dress codes, cubicles, and performance reviews. Instead of panicking or taking any old job, just for the sake of change, this program helped me uncover some intriguing options. I focused on what matters most and begin to create my own reality.”