Job Seekers: Where to Start

In a panel I led last week there were many job seekers asking…What do I do first?

Do I just start researching and applying to roles?
Do I work on my resume?
Do I reach out to people I don’t know on LinkedIn?

In my Career Command Framework, I like to start with one question that my clients often can’t answer in the beginning of our work - What do you want?

Let’s forget about all of the recruiters calling you, all the rabbit holes you’ve gone down researching a thousand roles. The boring ones you know you can do and all of the good on paper jobs that our culture holds up as the brass ring.

Instead, we always start with YOU. Honoring who you are without apology.

In my three-part framework, we start with…

INNER CLARITY: Finding the inner clarity to understand your terms and what you want next.

Then move to…

AUTHENTIC WORDS: Crafting the authentic words to describe you, your experience and why you’re the right fit for this energizing role.

And complete our work with…

INTENTIONAL ACTION: Taking intentional action to strategically use the time you have, activate your network and go after that next role with a focused roadmap.

Here's a look at the full Framework:

I have only 3 spots left for 1:1 Coaching this summer – so if this resonates, grab one of them now!

Feel free to set up a Clarity Call so we can discuss what YOU want next and my framework for helping you get there.

How to play the waiting game...

If you’ve talked to me for more than 15 minutes recently, you know that this school year we applied for both middle and high school for my daughters in New York City. And yes, for those of you following along outside of the anomaly that is NYC, in this city, you apply for public school.

Beyond the bureaucracy and delays and more delays, the process involved an uncomfortable amount of WAITING.

When I wrote this it was June 6th and I still didn’t know where my 14 year old would go to high school next year. We started navigating this process in May of 2021.

That’s one long ass time.

Thankfully, now the wait is over (and there was good news) but I had to get creative with managing through the discomfort. It made me feel a kinship with my clients who are living through the tortuous waiting inherent to the job search.

For those of us who lean towards doing and more doing until we get the result we want – this can be a tricky time.

So, I’m NOT going to say – use this as a time to learn. I would slap me if I said this to myself during that painful time.

Instead, when I'm in that waiting mode and I KNOW I'm going to keep "doing" (because that's who I am)...I’m going to focus that "doing" on taking care of me.

I have compassion for myself since I’m not working at my typical pace.

I give myself extra time for walks in the park.

I curse more.

I connect with people who energize me.

I say no, a lot.

I listen to more music than podcasts. I need vibes, not content.

What are the ways that you can take action to take care of yourself through the waiting?

It’s different for everyone and I like to make a plan with my clients for how they’re going to keep their energy and their spirits up while there is so much that’s out of their control.

Comment with your Waiting Plan so I know you’re taking care of yourself during shitty limbo (and maybe you’ll give me a few ideas for my next round of waiting).

What kind of leader do you want to be?

At the heart of "The Great Resignation" employees across the country are realizing they have agency in their careers.

They’re saying…

I will no longer tolerate this toxic culture.

I want to learn something new.

I want to be inspired by my leadership team.

One response to this agency, for some, has been to go out and find that next role that is truly on their terms.

And yet there also is another option.

When I polled my LinkedIn audience about what type of professional development they were seeking from their companies, far and away, the most popular response was 1:1 Coaching.

Coaching is not only a tool to figure out your next step. It’s also incredibly powerful in helping you understand the leader you are now and the one you want to be.

It’s a way to help you work through the impostor syndrome before the big presentation.

Garner the courage to have the tough conversation with your team.

Take on the bigger role after you’ve been tapped on the shoulder.

If the leadership at your organization is working hard to keep you - especially if your colleagues are leaving the organization - leverage this moment to claim your agency and ask for the support you want.

And if you’re a leader looking to retain employees on your team, give them the support that will help them feel seen and appreciated - even if it means looking outside of your organization for support.

This could look like group facilitated training or seminars, mentorship, team-focused professional development, drop in coaching sessions with an accredited coach (like me!) or good, old fashioned one-on-one individualized coaching.

Get in touch if you'd like to workshop how to go about asking for or instigating this type of support for yourself or your team!

Gearing up for a summer of BIG moves!

We’re finally settling into true spring in Brooklyn–and it does feel like new beginnings and possibilities are beginning to bloom.

One of these exciting and beautiful seedlings on the horizon is a collab with Park Slope Parents on a Career Transition panel.

We’re going to share stories of five women who made BIG career moves during the pandemic.

Some moved into new roles, some built thriving portfolio careers where they work on multiple projects of their choosing, and one stepped into a new level of leadership within her current role – which inevitably changed the kind of work, respect and opportunities she attracts.

When I reached out to former clients to participate in the panel, they got back to me within 24 hours with an immediate yes. They would love to share their stories to help other women move through this (resilience-building) process!

First, I thought, the women in my community are powerful and supportive and so generous to share their stories.

And next, I realized - DAMN - I’ve helped a lot of women this year to move through significant internal and external obstacles and claim careers based on their desires. I’m beyond proud of this work.

If you’re ready to make some big moves in your career, I currently have two 1:1 coaching spots left.

As a reminder, when you sign up for a Private 1:1 Coaching Package, you get:

• Six virtual 60-minute sessions

• Access to my entire Career Pathing Framework (videos and exercises that lead you through a step-by-step process)

• A resume and LinkedIn Profile audit and

• Email support throughout the 3 months we will work together

Here’s the link to learn more about Private Coaching - or if you're ready to jump in, you can purchase a package HERE.

And for those of you who have worked with me in the past and want a tune-up session, I’m now offering those, as well. You can keep this link handy and any time you need your tune-up, you can purchase a one-time session and schedule a time that works for you HERE.