What Was Your Favorite Job?
Remember that job you really enjoyed?
One of the first statements from a new client is that they would love to do something different, if they only knew what it was. I assure them, deep inside, they really do know what they want, but we have to excavate for it.
It has been shown that the average working American will have three to five careers and between 10 to 12 jobs during his or her lifetime. Some of these jobs will obviously be more memorable than others. A powerful exercise we do to bring out their best is to walk down memory lane. Think back over your jobs and remember which was your favorite.
I, personally, held ten different jobs prior to opening Clear Pathway, but my favorite contract, prior to coaching full time, was a big construction project here in Connecticut. I managed an office for the developers’ representatives on the project. The purpose of this office was to act as liaison and oversee the construction contractor, while watching out for the owner’s interests.
This was my favorite job because I was free to use my best skills, shine in the workplace and be with some amazing people! Because I was working in an environment, I loved, doing work I was good at and enjoying every minute of it, my self esteem grew, my ideas exploded and overall I was a happier person.
Now, I can draw upon that experience and use it as a guideline for how I work now and in the future. Also, the experience shows me what things I will avoid. This is what you will gain from taking notes about your favorite job.
List your favorite job and details about why you loved working there, what you did and what you gained from the experience. Really capture every aspect the experience, the type of people you worked with and around; what the work environment looked like; what sounds did you hear; how did you feel? Look at the keys and ideas you discover as clues to lead to your true potential.
I welcome your comments on this and my other blogs. If you would like more information about making a career change, visit my website: www.clearpathway.com and opt in for my weekly e-zine “Path Light”
Lesley V. Ingves
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