Ignite Your Career

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

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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

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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

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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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