Career Change After Covid-19 And Recession? – Natasha Stanley

In this interview, Natasha Stanley, Head Coach at Careershifters.org, packs in tons of practical advice for those of you who want to or might actually have to make a career change. Firstly, you may have lost your job or have been furloughed. Secondly, your industry may have changed due to the Coronavirus / Covid-19 outbreak. Or lastly, you might just be looking for a new direction in your career or life to be happier and more fulfilled.

What juicy tips will you discover?

Listen in on key principles to navigate uncertain times and big life changes. Because in this interview, we touch on so many important issues such as:

• What Covid-19 means for people who want to change their career
• What to do about your finances during career change
• Why purpose is overrated, and; 
• Focusing on curiosity and not passion
• How to approach your boss to ask for less hours or to work from home more to avoid burnout
• Should you take a career break?
• The concept of portfolio careers
• What does planning glorious intentional surprises have to do with being happy?

What if I’m not looking for a job yet?

Even if you aren’t currently looking for a job or career change, there is great wisdom for everyone to take from this. Because being able to navigate change during uncertain times in life is as useful as being able to steer a ship when you are heading towards rocks!

I totally recommend checking out the Career Shifters’ case studies of people writing about their own career change journeys. Above all, I love their blog articles which are honest, transparent and packed with sound advice, just like you might have picked up from watching Natasha on this interview!

Resources mentioned:

• Career Shifters:  Career change specialists, practical blogs, workshops and coaching.
• This Is For You:  Exploring how you can form meaningful human connection – workshops, podcast and retreats

Books mentioned:

• Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? Paperback – by Seth Godin
• The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters – by Priya Parker
• Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear – by Elizabeth Gilbert (also author of Eat Pray Love) and her concept to take a break from following your passion, follow your curiosity instead

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