Finding your perfect job: Exploring your ambitions

People go to networking events with what I think of as their “game face.” They smile enthusiastically, spout their 30-second elevator speeches, trade business cards and move on to the next interaction.

I’ve noticed something different since I’ve become a career coach.  When people realize what I do, their agenda falls away.  And sometimes, people admit the most amazing things about their true aspirations, passions and career goals.

In the past week, I have had three great conversations about possibilities completely off the career track.  Conversations that oozed passion, energy, creativity, verve.

I wonder: how often do we give ourselves permission to contemplate our possibilities?  When was the last time you allowed yourself space to explore your dreams?

Is “coulda been” ever “can’t”?

photo credit: Gret@Lorenz

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