In this blog series I’ll explore:
- How authenticity and your career can be connected
- Identifying your priorities and skills, and how these can shift over time
- Understanding tradeoffs and aligning with goals and preferences
- Implementing changes and being open to the journey
The transition to self-employment has allowed me to align my work and personal life in deeper ways – gaining more ownership over my career path as a queer person operating at the fringes of traditional work culture and social norms. In my role as an inclusive coach and business owner, it’s important to me that clients and collaborators feel safe to bring their whole selves to our work.
One of my mentors imparted some wisdom as I relayed to her my quest to merge my professional and personal brands with the life I’m living today. She shared that to build a compelling and magnetic personal brand, you must identify and lean into the key pillars of your values. People have different values. For some this means being present and engaged at work and leaving all that at the door upon clocking out, and for others it’s a deeper dive and discovery phase of what your values are and how they are showcased in your work and life.
These questions can help get you started on exploring what feels right for you. In part two I’ll address how to identify your priorities and skills, as well as what to expect in the process. If any of this resonates with you and you’re wanting support, book a free session with our team.
