My Blog
Tips and Tricks, Navigating Day to Day Life
Why We Stay Stuck: Back to Bottom
One of the common excuses I hear is that your skills won’t transfer to another career.
You think you will have to go back to school for a new degree and start at the bottom again. The years you have worked will be wasted.
Why We Stay Stuck: Closed Mind
Feeling stuck is not fun. Especially when we stay there longer then necessary. I remember when I was ready to change my career. "I don’t know what to do next" was my main thought. My mind was stuck in the loop and couldn’t come up with anything. We create what we...
Why We Stay Stuck: Job Security
One of the main thoughts I hear from people is about Job Security. They don’t want to leave a job they don’t like anymore because they feel secure in their job and they don’t know if they will feel secure without it. My father went to school for petroleum engineering....
Mid-year evaluation
I can't believe we are half way through the year. Let's see how things are going. Awareness is always important in every aspect of our lives. Knowing where you are and how things are going is key to being aware of your life. Most of us just keep moving and don't take...
Emotions are temporary
You have started on your path of discovery. You are getting excited about the possibilities you never thought about before. There is some great stuff going on and you are enjoying yourself. Then thoughts start to arise that aren’t so positive. The doubt comes in. The...
Keep moving forward
The first step to a new career is to get started. After that, the important thing is to keep moving. Keep the forward momentum going. Do all you can to keep moving so you do not have to start again. Starting is difficult. Doing one thing a week can get you there. It...
Your own unique journey
Life is a journey. Everyone’s journey is different. It is only when we compare our journey to others that we create despair within ourselves. Last night I went to a showing of a documentary by a local filmmaker, Paul Bonesteel, called “Shadow of a Wheel.” It...
Words you use
The words we use are important. There are words that shut down your mind. And words that open you up to possibilities.
Curiosity. The mindset for change
Having an open curious mindset is an important start to finding a new career. When you come at ideas with curiosity you will ask different questions than if you don’t. Think about a new situation. If you come to learn, you look at the situation with an open mind you...
Make your vision a reality
You create what you focus on. Do not focus on the negative or what you do not want because you will create that instead.
Anxiety Calming Exercise
When you are very upset and have limited time the method I advocate is breathing. It doesn’t take much time and it works.
Take the first Step
Why is it so difficult to start something new? It all comes down to our primal brain. Our brain’s job is to keep us safe. What is knows seems to be the safest route for your brain. It wants to keep you in the same job and on the same path. This isn’t always the best...
Manage your thoughts
Thoughts come up when we decide to make changes in our lives. Just thinking about change will have your brain on alert. Why is that? Our brain is wired to protect us. The things that made it possible for the first cave men to survive is programed in your brain....
Bad Habits
Look at the list and figure out which habits make your life better. The ones that make your life journey the way you want it to be.
Create your ideal life through habits
I look at my habits regularly to decide what I needs to be added to improve in my life and reach my goals.
Life is a Journey
We set a goal, the journey gets us to the goal, then we set the next goal. The goal is a fleeting moment. We live every day in the journey.
Write your Eulogy
I work with people who are looking for a new career. They want one that aligns with their values and their ideal life. I find that most haven’t taken time to decide what that ideal life looks like. Looking into the future is a good way to determine how you want your...
Dream
The first step to dreaming is to be calm and have a clear mind. Get yourself to the thought that anything is possible. Really believe that.
Career Eval: What is not working
What do you dislike about your current career/job? This list will give you insight and help you identify why you are ready for a change.
Career Evaluation: What works
Evaluation gives you insight. The more you know about what you like and dislike the more you will have to work with when looking for your next career. Let’s start by looking at your current job and see what you like about it. I always have you start with the positive....
Lesley King
CPC Empowerment Coach
Lesley has been chosen as a top Empowerment Coach by the coachfoundation.com.
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My Commitment to You
"As an Empowerment Coach, I will guide you through your reinvention.
I will help you while you reach for your dreams and find your next career."