Don't Get Rejected, Get Redirected: Say YES to NO

Imagine standing in a huge city, surrounded by an array of buildings, each guarded by a closed door.

You’ve worked hard to get here.

You've invested countless hours, days, months, and even years of your life.

Armed with your degrees, savings, and experience, you've spotted, what you believe to be the grandest, most golden building of them all.

You are certain that you have the key to enter the door to your future success and happiness.

But stop. You have to pass the guardian first.

The Interview: The Defining Moment

As you now sit across from the interviewer, your palms sweat, your heart races, and your breath shortens.

Suddenly, you feel small and insignificant, entirely dependent on the judgment of the person holding the power to change the course of your life.

With anticipation you await the verdict.

And then you hear a voice coming from far: "I'm sorry, but you don't match our profile. We're looking for someone with more..."

The words pierce through you like a cold, sharp blade.

Regardless of the specific reason given, all you hear is a resounding "NO" – a rejection that questions your worth.

What seemed to be the only door to progress, to success, to admiration, to love is now CLOSED.

Maybe forever.

Job rejections (or any rejection) can be incredibly painful. They leave us questioning our worth and abilities. It's easy to fall into the trap of blaming yourself. You think you are simply not good enough.

The Complexity of Rejection

While it's natural to internalize rejection as a reflection of your own inadequacy, the reality is often far more nuanced.

Rejections are influenced by a myriad of factors.

And many of these factors have little to do with your actual qualifications or potential.

• Yes, maybe you didn’t prepare yourself in the right way.
• Or maybe deep down you didn’t really want the job.
• Maybe you believed your parents, friends, and society that that is the ‘one and only’ golden door.
• But maybe, the decision has already been made before you even stepped through the door.
• Maybe there was an unconscious bias a play, that influenced the judgments and decisions.
• Maybe you didn’t match the personal preferences.
• Maybe the interviewer subconsciously favors someone who reminds them of themselves or of someone they admire.
• Or maybe you remind them of a person they've had negative experiences with in the past.
• Maybe they just had a bad day

Who knows?

Reframe Rejection: N.O. = Next Opportunity

What if we challenged the notion that "N.O." stands for "Not Good Enough"?

Instead, let's reframe it as "Next Opportunity."

By adopting this perspective, every rejection becomes a chance to refine yourself and align more closely with your true aspirations.

What if life is an ongoing process, and each experience, whether positive or negative, offers valuable insights?

With every "No" you will grow.

You will learn something new, see something new, walk a new path, knock on another door, find a new opportunity.

Say YES to the NO

As you experiment with the transitions in your life, remember that your aim is not just to find any job, but to find YOUR job – one that aligns with your authentic self at this stage of your life.

Rejection stings, but it doesn't define you. Maybe you feel upset, angry, neglected, sad and mad, and that is okay. Allow yourself to feel your emotions, then let them go.

Don’t hang onto your emotions and stories.

You are far more worth!

Take some time to reflect on the experience. Did you learn anything about the role or yourself? Use this information to refine your resume and interview skills.

Then focus on what matters most to you, and keep your eyes wide open for the perfect "yes" out there!

So, as you stand in that vast city, surrounded by countless doors, remember that rejection is not a reflection of your worth. It is merely a redirection, guiding you towards the path that is truly meant for you.

Even if the "no" cross your way, it's just a transit. Keep your eyes open, your heart light with curiosity, and your spirit dancing towards the "yes".

The perfect "yes" awaits, and every "no" along the way is simply part of the process.

As the saying goes, "Every no brings you closer to a yes."

Don’t stop looking for N O = New Opportunities.

Don't Get Rejected, Get Redirected: Say YES to NO on Your Journey!

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If you're a visionary mid-career professional who's ready to stop feeling stuck and step into your unstoppable authenticity, I can help you transform that "NO" into a powerful "NEW OPPORTUNITY" on your journey.

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Are you ready to:

• Discover and express your authentic voice with confidence?
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• Take action and create impactful change in your career and life?
• Become the leading character on your own life stage?

Don't wait for the perfect "YES" to show up.

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