In Promotions Are SO Yesterday, I introduced the idea of the Multidimensional Career and a framework that expands the definition of career development. Rather than conflating growth with the traditional upward trajectory of promotions, positions, and move, this framework offers seven alternate ways employees can grow – right within the context of their own careers. […]
It’s not uncommon to wake up one day feeling like it’s time to make a change in your career. Or, maybe you’ve been feeling this way for a while. Job hopping is not uncommon at any age. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that workers age 18 to 54 hold an average of 11.7 […]
I have to admit that I wasn’t expecting much as I dressed in pink and headed off with the family to see Barbie last weekend. Without spoiling the plot for those of you who have yet to see it, this movie offers a surprising commentary on such things as aging, the patriarchy, development, and even […]
What is midlife? Let’s start with what it is not. Midlife is not the midpoint of your life. I wish I had a dime for every time I’ve said this! Think about it, you don’t know when you’re going to die, so how can you say when you’ve reached a midpoint? Sure, you can speculate […]
Question: What do employees crave, expect, and consider leaving their current jobs for… but increasingly are not taking the initiative to pursue? Answer: Career development! Despite high-profile research studies highlighting the importance of career development to employees worldwide, leaders report that employees are taking a noticeably more passive approach than in the past. They typically […]
Career development appears at the top of many lists. Unfortunately, they tend to be lists focused on what employees desperately want but are not getting from managers. As for managers, most appreciate the value of career development and really wish they could do it more frequently and more effectively. But let’s face it: A manager’s […]
It’s very common for midlife to be a time of great change and reflection. For many, this might mean a desire or a need to change your career. Maybe you’ve reached a point where you no longer find your work fulfilling, or maybe you’ve developed a new passion that you’d like to pursue. Or, maybe […]
Ask yourself these questions before pivoting to a new career in midlife. Are you bored with your current work situation? Maybe the mundane of the 9-5 is wearing you down? If you wake up each morning dreading what you do for a living, then you may be one of thousands of people dreaming of a […]
I recently came across the concept of projects as a metaphor for career chapters. We commonly speak of our career as consisting of chapters. Some of those chapters are planned, and for many of us they just happen, despite the best laid plans. A great example is how Diane Diaz’ career chapters unfolded after she […]
I’ve never been comfortable talking about myself. Standing up in class each fall to share how I spent my summer vacation made me squirm. College essay writing was painful. And I’ll be honest – even today as I begin a talk or workshop with a quick introduction, in the back of my mind a quiet […]
