Why Slowing Down May Be Exactly What You Need Right Now (And Yes, You Can Slow Down)

Do you remember learning about fractions? For some, it was difficult to remember which was the numerator and which one was the denominator.

I promise this isn't going to be a boring math lesson.

Perhaps your teacher gave you a silly way to remember them. I used to tell my students that the "denominator" was on "da-bottom."

Hey!!!!

(Groans from the readers.)

While managing a team of instructional coaches, I was horrified one day when a teacher we observed incorrectly taught a lesson on fractions.

I looked at the coach to see what they were going to do. When I returned to the office and shared my observations with my boss, she asked me one powerful question – "Did you think to ask the coach if they knew what was correct?"

Nope. I assumed. And we know what assuming gets you.

I think about that conversation often as a reminder to slow down, be curious, and engage more.

Where do you need to slow down, be curious, and engage more in your career?

As we head into quarter 4, it's a great time to identify 1-3 people you need to talk to about your career and where it's going. Someone is willing to speak with you about your career, what you are doing well, and where you need to improve. Take time to listen. Don't be quick to react. Listen to what they share and be curious about what they see you doing well and where you need to improve.

Use these opportunities as a chance to engage more and build your internal network as you figure out whatever is next for your career.

Slow down – you got this.

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This Week on The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

Social Media Tips for Job Seekers with Shay Banks

If you are ready to find a new job or are thinking about finding a new one in Q4, you want to ensure your social media accurately reflects who you are and what you do.

Shay Banks is a social media expert who helps individuals and companies generate more interest and attention, leading to more engagement, followers, and, yes, more revenue.

What Shay teaches can be easily applied to anyone in a career transition. Click here to listen to our conversation on this week's podcast, and make sure to listen to the part where Shay shares some of her favorite LinkedIn tips.

In this episode, you'll learn how to leverage social media as an active job seeker and career professional, why you must acknowledge you are a brand ambassador for your employer, and Shay offers a few tips to help you with your LinkedIn.

We also discuss freedom of speech and your job, along with why you should NEVER tag the people who fired you in your LinkedIn headline. (And I have an example.)

Click here to listen to this week's episode.

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My coach colleague, Liz St. Jean , is hosting a fantastic summit, "Self-Advocacy Made Easy." I'm speaking on Tuesday, October 11, about Helping Heart-Centered Leaders Manage Their Brands and Reputations. If you've never heard me share my story about when a leader thought I was "too soft" and "ineffective," you're in for an eye-opening conversation.

As a valued member of my email list, you're invited! Get all the details and grab your free ticket here for the entire summit!