Steering Your Career in the Right Direction

A Push in the Right DirectionThe women of Connect: Professional Women’s Network share tipson how to give your career a nudge when you’re feeling stuck.

I threw everything I knew to the wind and went back to get more education. I am now in a new job with a heck of a lot more confidence. My new theory if youre stuck: be willing to take a Hillary Frisbie chance on yourself, because really youre worth it. Facilities Management Coordinator©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 2

When I reached rock bottom, I was smart enough to ask for help. I went to a career coach to figure out what Im supposed to do with my life. Once you have clarity of what you want, the inspiration can Vibeke Schurch take you very far. Career Coach©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 3

I looked at all the things I was good at, then I transferred those strengths to speaking, instructing, corporate training, and writing. I changed careers by not throwing out the gifts and talents that made Carol Caffarel me a good teacher. Speaker, Writer, Educator, Consultant©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 4

I have felt stuck in the past, but what I have always realized is we have a choice. I could choose to feel stuck, or I could choose to make a change. So many times now I have simply decided to make Andrea Sims a change, set a goal, and put the activity in place to reach my goal. CEO – Team Dreaming Bigger Rodan + Fields©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 5

Charting a new path takes honest reflection, a vision of where you want to end up, a written, specific, and goal-oriented plan with timelines, and finding someone who will hold you accountable for Lana Reid-Waters meeting those timelines to get you to your destination. Business/Personal-Improvement Strategies©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 6

I have felt stuck a few times. For me it simply meant, time to move on. There is nothing worse than going to work every day knowing you are not happy. Life is too short.Heike Salewski-Smith Estimator/Planner ©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 7

I usually look for a conference, a class, or even a one-time motivation event that will help me refocus and remember what I love about the job. Get some new ideas, look at things in a different Billie Lombardo light, try something new.Continuing Ed Director,Executive Team Builder©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 8

I love reminding myself what "f.e.a.r." stands for: False Evidence Appearing Real. Since most of our fears are illusions we have built in our own minds, not truly a tiger leaping from the jungle wanting toDr. Moira Forsythe eat us, it’s helpful to reframe our fears into the challenges for growth Co-Founder at gameCHANGE they really are.©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 9

Join the conversation!Connect: Professional Women’s Network, Powered by Citi, is anonline community on LinkedIn that helps women achieve thecareers they want and discuss the issues relevant to their success.For more great insights from Connect members, check out thediscussion: Have you ever felt stuck in your career?Visit linkedin.com/womenconnect formore information and to join the group!FLICKR PHOTO CREDITS:Slide 8: Dells Official Flickr Page©2013 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 10

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