Even though the majority of professionals (including myself) are watching the advancement of AI tools with bated breath, and wondering how these technologies will transform the career landscape in the years to come, sometimes you just have to give credit where credit is due. Case in point: if you're one of the many individuals toying with the idea of making a career change, one great place to start your brainstorming efforts is to simply run [...]
When historians look back on this year, in decades hence, I suspect it will come to be viewed as the "dawn of AI" and the first time in history when the average person was exposed to the true potential of artificial intelligence -- and how it could help them, specifically, in their day-to-day pursuits. In light of this development, I've been experimenting heavily as of late with AI sites like ChatGPT and how they can [...]
So what should you be when you grow up? Or perhaps, more accurately, now that you HAVE grown up? No question about it, this is the hardest question I encounter in my coaching practice, since it's a question that entails far more "gray area" than things like building resumes, teaching interviewing tips, or showing somebody how to network more effectively. When it comes to career direction, one has to take into consideration a vast array [...]
Of all the different aspects of the career transition process, I'd argue that the toughest and most confusing challenge one can face is trying to come up with a workable answer to the "what should I be now that I've grown up?" question. What steps should you take, in other words, to brainstorm a new career avenue for yourself when your traditional career path just isn't cutting it or meeting your needs anymore? Alas, throughout [...]
Alas, some people seem put on this earth knowing that their purpose in life is to be an airline pilot. Or a construction manager. Or a rodeo clown. Or a pastry chef. But for many others, figuring out what they want to be "now that they've grown up" is a daunting and confusing challenge -- and trust me when I tell you that there isn't a magic bullet, book, assessment, or tool out there that [...]
Pop quiz: what do all of the statements below have in common? • "I want to work for a good company" • "I'm looking for a job where I can really make a difference" • "I want to find a company where I can settle down for the long haul" • "I'm seeking a career path that will utilize my creativity/communications/problem-solving skills" • "I'm looking for a role where I can collaborate and be part [...]
Anybody know what a "career astrologer" is? I'll confess, I really don't. Although I could venture a guess. Regardless, I had a client the other day mention that she'd hired such a person recently to help her explore some potential new career directions for the future, and given how tough this particular challenge can be to figure out, perhaps "looking to the stars for inspiration" isn't necessarily the worst way to go about things! Simply [...]