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Happy Friday the 13th, friends! Some people see this day as unlucky 🐈⬛ but I think it’s the perfect time to flip the script and take control—especially when it comes to your career. Here are 3 career lessons inspired by the superstitions of this spooky day: 1️⃣ Watch out for cracks in the foundation. Just like avoiding cracks on the sidewalk, make sure you’re not ignoring cracks in your career satisfaction. Take stock of your current role—what’s missing? What’s energizing? Use this as a moment to think about how to fill those gaps! 2️⃣ Break the mirror—of assumptions. Seven years of bad luck? Not if you shatter outdated thinking about your career path! Remember, up isn’t the only way 🚀. Lateral moves, stretch projects, or even realignment can open doors you didn’t know existed. 3️⃣ Cross that path—courageously. Black cats might cross your path, but let them! Sometimes taking risks—like having a career conversation or pursuing a new opportunity—is the best way to grow. Don’t wait for someone else to light the path; take the first step. Embrace today as a chance to rewrite your narrative. Who knows? Friday the 13th could be your lucky day🍀for growth! How will you challenge career superstitions today? 💡 Share below—I’d love to hear your thoughts! #CareerDevelopment #LoveEmOrLoseEm #FridayThe13th

"Our lives are always speaking to us. We just need to learn the art of pausing and reflecting to hear what it has to say." Have you ever found yourself so focused on pushing forward that you forget to stop and reflect on where you're going? I know I have. Sometimes, we're so busy chasing goals, deadlines, and expectations that we miss the subtle messages life is sending us. I recently had a conversation with someone who shared how her career in marketing began completely by accident. She hadn't planned for it she was simply navigating the chaos of the covid pandemic. But through that unplanned journey, she discovered skills she didn't know she had and evolved into a business growth strategist. It made me realize that life often nudges us in unexpected directions, and we only see those opportunities when we pause and listen. 🔑 Pausing allows us to: 🎯Recognize patterns in our lives 🎯Understand what’s working and what’s not 🎯Embrace unexpected changes that can lead to growth 🎯Realign our goals with our true passions I think we can all relate to moments where life didn’t go as planned. But have you taken the time to reflect on where those detours have led you? Sometimes, it’s those very detours that shape us into who we’re meant to be. Take a moment today to pause and reflect: 🎯What is life trying to tell you? 🎯Are you noticing patterns that need your attention? 🎯 How can you realign with your purpose and goals? I’d love to hear your thoughts! What have you discovered when you’ve paused and reflected on your journey?  Share in the comment sessions. And if you found value in this post, feel free to share it with your network. #PauseAndReflect #CareerGrowth #SelfAwareness #ProfessionalJourney #MindfulLiving #LifeLessons #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #CareerReflection #SelfMastery #MidCareer #EntryLevelProfessionals

Are you working IN your job or ON your career? 🤔 Here's the difference: When you're just working IN your job, it looks like: → Being on autopilot, going through the motions → Getting lost in day-to-day tasks → Deadlines breathing down your neck And the not-so-great part is: ↳ Feeling overworked, underpaid, and undervalued ↳ Lack of autonomy ↳ Compromising personal goals ↳ Stagnant income despite hard work But when you're working ON your career, you: → Swap the endless grind for strategic planning → Take deliberate steps toward fulfillment → Set clear career goals → Leverage your strengths → Align your path with your values The reward: ↳ Recognizing and articulating your value ↳ Operating in alignment ↳ Consistent professional and personal growth ↳ Finding peace and purpose at work See the difference? You're more than an employee fulfilling a role. You're an expert with unique values, strengths, and interests. It’s time your career path mirrors that. So, if you're in a perpetual cycle of feeling stuck, ask yourself: 🤨 Am I so focused on this short-term role that it's preventing me from long-term growth, happiness, and success? Sure, your daily duties are important, but they shouldn't overshadow your goals for your future. Only YOU can break the cycle. Don’t be the person who puts everything into their job but forgets to invest in themselves. #NadejiahSpeaks Feel seen? Follow Nadéjiah 🔔 and join my weekly livestream series on Fridays at 10 am EDT.

“When one door closes, another one opens.” But what if it doesn’t? What if you’re stuck in the hallway, staring at closed doors, wondering which one will finally budge? Honestly? Sometimes it also feels like every door is locked, bolted, and you have lost the key. For the past couple months, I have been on a mission - One that I was sure would work out. I poured everything into it,I was ready for every scenario or so I thought.. But here I am, with a door closed in front of me. And yes, it stings. I won’t pretend it doesn’t hurt, or that I wasn’t caught off guard. But here’s the thing: sometimes, you need to face that bitterness, that sting of rejection, to remind yourself what you are really made of. It’s in these moments of uncertainty that we grow the most. They push us to rethink, to recalibrate, and to prepare for the next door that will inevitably open. It’s okay to be disappointed, to feel the weight of a setback. But remember, it is just part of the journey. So yes, I am actively seeking a new chapter in my career, navigating the ups and downs, looking for opportunities that not only align with my skills but also my long-term career goals. It’s challenging, it’s frustrating at times, but it is also pushing me to redefine my path. The thing about failure? It’s not the end of the story rather the start of a better chapter. One where the plot thickens, the stakes get higher, and the victory, when it comes, is that much sweeter. P.S.: For anyone else in the same boat, what’s one thing you have done recently to push through a setback? #careeradvice #professionalgrowth #selfimprovement #positivity #embraceyouruniqueness #personalgrowth

Thinking or dreaming of a big Change? It could be↩️ ➡️Downsizing➡️Switching Careers➡️Starting an exercise routine. ➡️Incorporating a healthy diet into your lifestyle. But You don’t know where to start or even if your desired Change is possible? If you need someone to bounce ideas off of, someone who will not judge you, someone who is neutral,a fellow human being to encourage you, who is on your side, who will motivate you and to open you up to all the possibilities in your life. If you need a new set of “eyes"👀 ✅I have got you covered. 🎤Join me for from my Open Mic. You tell me of your BIG Dream or Desired Change and let’s figure it out together. 📅Date: June 26, 2024 ⏲️Time: Noon EDT 💻Place: Private Zoom Meeting ⚠️DIsclaimer⚠️ THIS IS NOT A WEBINAR. PLEASE do not register if you expect me to sell you something.I will not be selling you anything, nothing, zilch, diddly squat. 

This (Easter) Monday, it shouldn't hurt to ponder one of those thoughts that should cross our minds in moments of quiet reflection (yes, reflection!): "Does your job define you?" In the ever-evolving landscape of careers, it's easy to confuse or even completely overwrite our identities with our job titles. Personally, as I've navigated through various roles (not forgetting the 'bosses' and teams), it's become increasingly clear that these titles are mere facets of the intricate mosaic that is our true self.Yes, our careers afford us the canvas to paint our dedication, innovation, and resilience, but they barely scratch the surface of who we are and aspire to be. As we journey through the professional landscape, embracing both its trials and triumphs, let us cherish the diverse roles we embody beyond our workspaces. Your profession is an important chapter in your story, but it's your values, your impact on lives/society, and the connections you forge that truly define your narrative. This Easter, let's embrace the collective journey of growth—reminding ourselves that while we may play different roles, we're all walking the same path towards finding our unique purpose. Here's to uncovering the richness of our identities, beyond the confines of our jobs and job titles! #PersonalGrowth #BeyondTheJobTitle #EasterReflections

"You're doing too much". - They Words that are rarely heard professionally. We prize the ability to get so. much. done. What if success looked different, and came with focusing on doing what matters? Changing jobs/careers, leaning into new challenges, launching your business, anything else you can think of. Cal Newport's Theory and description of Deep Work is a concept that's coming up more and more this season, as tumultuous as it feels in the air right now. His idea is to concentrate on a specific difficult or more complex task for a longer period of time (ideally without distractions). Deep Work is a counterbalance to where everyone else is leaning right now - it pushes creativity, complexity, and (in my own opinion) pride in thought/effort with the work that we put out there. Assuming you know what your big goals or tasks are that you want to focus on...try this out for yourself this week, start with: "How do I want to feel when I'm working on the biggest projects this week?" "What can I complete in a series while my brain is focused on it?" Your power is your time, my challenge to you is to let go of the too much, give yourself deep work time to complete a priority that's been on your list for awhile! What would you complete with more blocks of time? #careeradvice #productivity #careercoaching #careers

There are 2nd days that are heavy, tired of work and do not want to go to the company, I often remind myself of the following 5 things: 1. No one forces us to do something we don't want, everyone has a choice to do something to get something else in return, so does work. 2. If you're discouraged from giving up, remember why you started. 3. Complaining does not make us better, but makes society worse. 4. No company is perfect, only suitable or inappropriate. If it's appropriate, do it better today, and if it's not, let someone else do it. Outside there are many more suitable candidates to replace us, and there are other workplaces that are more suitable waiting for us to join. 5. Avoid two things that often lead you to poor decisions: one is to compare yourself to the success of others, and the other is to act in a hurry when you are angry. Wishing you a very positive new week! Share the mood of CEO

💭 What am I truly cut out for? 👉 You’re not ready to quit the 9-5. 👉 You’re not ready to start a business. 👉 But something inside you craves a different path. ⚡ Creating Impact ⚡Peace of Mind ⚡Time to invest in your own well-being ⚡Time to travel/ be there for your kids All of this together feels like a distant dream. ✨ If this is you, maybe you’re: > Tired of the default path > Struggling with self-doubt or intrusive thoughts. > Held back by fear of starting from scratch 📉 And if life throws you a curveball—a layoff, a career setback —it feels even harder to move forward. 💡 What if it is not about your skills or experience? 💡 What if you're out of alignment with your joy, and your soul is crying louder every day? I’ve seen it happen. This is what I do for a living now. I connect people to their body intuition. I help you discover your Zone of Genius so that the DOTS can finally CONNECT. Curious? Read my client's story below 👉 Let’s explore what’s possible for you. Book a discovery call with me (Link in Comments) #CareerChange #InnerChildHealing #LayoffRecovery #ZoneOfGenius --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi I am Mansi, I help high-performing corporate professionals Re-align with their joy and their purpose - career pivots/ start businesses Unlock freedom of location, time, and wealth.