Day 5: Shift Your Focus Forward—Your Future Needs Your Attention ??
Michael Stinnett - The Unstuck Coach
I Help Principals and Teachers Build Career Brands that Get Noticed | Resume Writer and Career Development Coach for Teachers and Principals Pivoting to New Careers | Your story could be next.
Where you focus your energy is where you gain momentum.
"If you keep looking in the rearview mirror, you’ll miss what’s ahead." — Craig Groeschel
You’ve spent years pouring into your career. Maybe even decades. It feels like all you can do.
But if you’re here, it’s because you feel the pull for something more.
Yet, if we’re being honest, it’s easy to get stuck looking backward and never moving forward.
But your past is not your limitation. It’s a launching pad.
It’s time to stop looking back and start building forward.
?? Real Talk: The “But I’ve Always Been…” Trap
Ever caught yourself saying:
That’s Past-Based Thinking from a Fixed Mindset.
It’s when we let where we’ve been overshadow where we could go.
But here’s the truth: ? Instead of: “I don’t know how to start over.”
? Try: “I am pivoting into a new role using the experience I already have.”
?? “Your future deserves your focus more than your past deserves your regret.”
?? How to Stop Looking Back and Start Moving Forward
1?? Rewrite Your Career Narrative
Instead of defining yourself by your past role, define yourself by your skills and impact.
?? “I’ve been an educator for 15 years.” ? “I’m a learning & development professional skilled in training, leadership, and communication.”
2?? Get Clear on Your Next Steps
The best way to shift your focus forward is to create a career brand for what’s next.
3?? Leverage the Right Resources & Support
You don’t have to figure this all out on your own. Getting guidance can accelerate your transition and make it less overwhelming.
That’s exactly why we are hosting this free event ??
?? Join Us for “Rebrand Yourself: How Educators Can Leverage Their Skills to Land Their Next Job”
If you’re an educator wondering how to transition into a new career, this session is for you!
?? Learn how to translate your teaching skills into career-ready language ?? Discover the top roles that fit your background (without needing another degree) ?? Get real strategies to position yourself for new opportunities
?? March 3 @430pm CST
?? Action Steps to Take Today
?? Stop introducing yourself by your old role. Rewrite your career summary in a way that reflects where you’re going, not just where you’ve been.
?? Register for the Rebrand Yourself Event. Show up and get the tools to move forward with confidence.
?? Make one small move toward your future. Update your resume, tweak your LinkedIn, apply for a job—do something today that your future self will thank you for.
?? Career Branding in Action
Your best career years aren’t behind you. Your most fulfilling work is still ahead. Your next opportunity starts with the decisions you make right now.
"Your past is a place of reference, not a place of residence." — Steve Maraboli
?? Your future is waiting. Let’s rebrand, reposition, and move forward together.
See you there! ??