New Career London – Are you wearing the right shoes?

Are You Wearing Your Visionary Shoes?

I met my friend Barbara not long after setting my vision for the year ahead. My plan was thorough, with a list of 100 objectives and monthly goals. I felt inspired, driven, and excited about the future. Barbara’s first question caught me off guard: “Sarah, are you wearing the right shoes?” I looked down, smiled, and replied, “Yes, Barbara, these may not look perfect, but they represent my vision for the future!” So, are you wearing your visionary shoes?

Do You Have a Career Vision?

We each have a unique purpose to fulfil in life and at work. But do you have a vision for your career, a set goal, or are you still searching for your dream role? Many people get stuck, entangled by negativity or routines, making it challenging to break free. This can leave them feeling caught in a web, unsure how to move forward. But a fresh perspective can change everything.

Discovering More About Yourself

How well do you truly know yourself? Understanding your personality, strengths, and motivators is key to setting a career vision. Are you aware of your “work mask”? Most people wear one—an image or set of behaviours they think will make them more successful.

Profiling can help you understand yourself and remove any self-imposed limits, revealing your true strengths. Embracing your unique qualities, rather than comparing yourself to others, is essential for career satisfaction and growth. When you recognise your authentic traits, it’s much easier to set a vision you feel excited to share with others.

Creating Your Work Purpose

Once you’re aware of your strengths, weaknesses, and passions, it’s time to take action. Set a vision with bold, aspirational statements about who you can become and what you can achieve. These goals often represent your next five to fifteen years, but they’re flexible and can evolve as you do.

Think of ideas that truly spark your interest—those that generate energy and enthusiasm. A strong purpose often comes from deeply-held beliefs and a desire to make a difference. Start by considering questions such as:

• Are you treated fairly at work?
• Are your opinions valued?
• Do you feel that you make a difference?

If these questions stir your emotions, you’re on the right path to defining your work purpose. Your unique purpose involves identifying how you can positively impact others’ lives. Consider questions like:

• What could improve in your current job?
• What would you do if you had more time?
• What makes you feel undervalued or unfulfilled?
• If money weren’t a constraint, what difference would you make in your field?

Moving Forward in Your Career: Which Category Are You?

If you’re looking to make a career move, you may identify with one of these groups:

• 10% need quick solutions to move forward in their careers.
• 20% are curious about profiling and want to understand how it can boost recognition at work.
• 40% want reassurance that they’re on the right path and prefer gradual changes.
• 30% seek a comprehensive analysis and reassurance that profiling provides accurate, useful insights.

How Career Consultants Can Help

At Career Consultants, we offer two online profiling tools from Thomas International. For those seeking a detailed assessment, we also provide an in-depth Thomas PPA report, which includes insights into your work mask, behaviour under pressure, stress triggers, motivators, and management style. Alongside this, we offer career consultancy and online support to guide you in taking the next steps toward a fulfilling career. Click here for further information.