4 Mindset Blocks That Can Halt Career Change/Development.

4 Mindset blocks that can halt career development or change.

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The biggest obstacle in career change is “the mind” It not you as such but it is the mind.?Eckhart Tolle refers to the term “watch the thinker” where he recommends, we listen to our mind/the inner voice impartially without judgement.

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?For example, your mind/inner voice might be saying I am not going to apply for that role because I do not want to experience rejection. Just listen and notice your mind is preoccupied with rejection.

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Energy then flows where your focus goes and these limiting thoughts can grow. When you bring the mind and all its limiting thoughts to your consciousness you accept this is what your mind is focusing on. Then you can consciously create a more empowering thought with evidence to anchor it.

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4 common mindset blocks I regularly come across with my coaching clients (and have recognised in myself at times) include:

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1.Fear of rejection. I do not want to apply for this job, attend this interview or go for this promotion because I might be rejected, and I do not want to feel bad.

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?Empowered thought: The only failure is not trying. If I continue to make actions towards my desired goals, I will feel empowered and learn more about myself, can refine my strategy and the direction I should be heading.

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2. I cannot go for the role because I don't have all the skills required.

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This is a common excuse. When looking at roles try to look with a lens of what is my potential for the role. What strengths can I bring to the role, what value can I bring and finally with the skills that I am not equipped with how I can develop and who can support me. At the end of the day, it is your soft skills that are going to help you most on the job.

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Empowered thought: How can I articulate my amazing transferable skills to an employer so that I and they feel confident in the immense value I can bring to the role.

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3. Who am I to be visible?

We all have a brand in us. Putting myself out there means that I control the narrative around my key value proposition. If I am visible opportunities come to me rather than being confined to the job boards etc. If my manager knows I am interested and have potential they are more likely to foster my skills development and introductions etc.

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Empowered thought: I have the strengths and experience that others can benefit from. Not sharing them would mean others don’t receive my expertise and I miss out on opportunities as my strengths are not visible.

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4. It is too hard to make change, especially now in this pandemic.

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?Many of us are brought up to believe that to get to the good stuff means we must slog it out to get there

What about if we said, “it gets to be easy” and visualise the end goal, make small actionable steps towards our desired goals without oodles of stress.

Investing in a career coach, asking a family member or friend to be your accountability buddy can help you feel supported and inspired throughout your career change/development.

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Empowered thought – It gets to be easy. With small smart actionable steps everyday, I can reach my desired goals.

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Do these mindset blocks sound familiar?

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?I hope the article has helped you see how bringing these limiting thoughts to our awareness enables us the ability to flip the thought and make more intentional actions.

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Remember: BE THE CEO OF YOUR CAREER.

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Want to take action today??Check out my programs below or book a discovery call.

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CAREER UPLIFT??

Career Uplift includes a transformative 3 coaching sessions, workbooks, email and phone access in between session for support, asking questions and review of changes made.

Coaching Services for Individuals – Pursuit Consulting

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BE CEO OF YOUR CAREER

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Be CEO Of your Career?includes 6 transformative coaching session. Workbooks, and email and phone access with your coach for support or questions and review of changes made etc

Coaching Services for Individuals – Pursuit Consulting

Can't wait to support you in your goals :)

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