What do you do if your career is stagnant and you need innovative solutions?

1 What is motivational interviewing?

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a technique that helps people change their behaviors by resolving their ambivalence and strengthening their commitment. It is often used in counseling, coaching, and health care settings, but it can also be applied to your own career development. MI is based on four principles: expressing empathy, supporting self-efficacy, rolling with resistance, and developing discrepancy.

3 How do you use MI to find innovative solutions?

In order to use MI to find innovative solutions, it's important to ask yourself open-ended questions that elicit your own answers and insights. Additionally, you should listen to yourself with curiosity and compassion, and take time to reflect on your responses. Examples of MI questions for each stage of the process are: what matters to you in your career? What skills and knowledge do you enjoy using? What are some of the challenges or gaps you would like to address? What are possible solutions to those challenges or gaps? What specific actions can you take to pursue those solutions? How will you track your progress and outcomes? Asking yourself these questions can help you come up with creative solutions and strategies, as well as track your progress and celebrate your achievements.

4 How do you overcome the barriers to finding innovative solutions?

Resistance to finding innovative solutions is a common barrier, manifesting as fear, doubt, procrastination, rationalization, or defensiveness. To overcome resistance, using MI is essential. Express empathy and acknowledge your own feelings and concerns. Support self-efficacy by focusing on your strengths and resources. Roll with resistance by exploring the reasons and consequences of your resistance. Develop discrepancy by comparing and contrasting your values and vision with your current behavior and situation to create a sense of urgency and direction. Recognize that resistance is normal and natural, but believe in your own potential and power.

5 How do you practice and improve your MI skills?

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a skill that can be developed with practice and feedback. To hone your MI skills, make it a habit to ask yourself MI questions and listen to your own answers. If possible, record and review your MI sessions to identify what works and what doesn't. Additionally, seek feedback and support from someone who is familiar with MI, such as a coach or mentor. This will help you generate creative and feasible ideas, as well as overcome any resistance that holds you back from taking action. With the right practice, MI can help you grow and improve your career and relationships.