As an executive, you’re used to leading teams, representing brands, and making strategic
connections every day when you lead and represent the company. It would seem natural for you to reconnect with your network as you explore new career options.
But...In a career search, you are representing yourself, alone, positioning your own value with confidence and clarity. And you're finding that what comes naturally in the boardroom can falter.
As you attempt to reengage with your peers and colleagues, your confident, clear communication is put to the test.
And, this is the big mistake you're making...
You're Waiting. And that's not good for career business.
Showing up in your career
has different activity and intention than a career search
When you wait, you are not focused on your own personal development. You may be avoiding the transformation that comes with it
becauseof anticipated discomfort or belief that you don't have the time.
As you reconnect with your network, try some changes in small steps. Learn to demonstrate what you're exceptional at and the value you've created. It will lead to hidden opportunities in the business world outside of where you are today.
Instead of chasing potential opportunities, you'll create demand for what you are known for. Then, when you communicate peer-to-peer, with precision, confidence, and purpose, doors open, meetings happen, and opportunities surface.
This is the strategy I help executives master when they position their value and it sparks action, not
silence.
A
colleague from very long ago invested in his career related personal development. He said, "When I realized that I had options, I was exploding with excitement and ready for a transformation!"
His transformation was a breakthrough. Today, he sees newness around the corner ---creative thinking about his future and the possibilities from networking. His enthusiasm, drive and belief in "bigger possibilities" is infectious to those
in his circle.
What happens next can be amazing.
It's easy to reconnect with people but disappointing when no one takes action on your behalf. And they won't if they don't know how to or what you need.
That's why your positioning and strategic communication about your impact must be applied within your career search.
When you decide to stop "just wanting" and commit to transformation, then reaching your goals is attainable.
But transformation happens when you commit to the actions and stop avoiding. Before you know it, what was once avoidable becomes natural and gets the
results!
