This issue is becoming more and more common. You’re in good company! You want to take control of your quality of life. We know life is short. We know we should be in a happier state of being. We know we should have better balance. And, we see others doing it (making transitions) with success!

With life changes and different choices, it’s an exciting dilemma. I myself faced this same predicament when I decided to get my coaching certification. Even Oprah faced doubts when she decided to make her shift from television to [publishing] magazines. So I understand the fear and the emotions that go along with this decision. These are samples of initial conversations I’ve had with clients. Do their questions resonate with you?

I feel so stuck, I know I don’t want to do this anymore. But, I don’t know if I should go back to school, find another job at a new company or start my own business.

• We’ll walk through different scenarios to see how close you are to knowing your next steps. Through coaching, you will have certainty and we’ll figure out what’s truly best for you.

How do I figure out what to do next?

• In some cases, the answer is closer than originally thought. The ideas are there, it’s a matter of determining if the risk is worth the reward. Then, we develop your transition plan.

What if I’m really not sure?

• In these cases, the very best place to start is with what’s most important to you, so we’ll take an inventory of your strengths and areas of opportunity. Then we’ll use my Core Values Alignment tool. When you have clarity on what’s most important to you [core values], you can align them with the career, company, location or course of action that matches. People who keep their core values parallel are more apt to be happier, sleep better and reach their goals quicker.

Why is it so important to know my core values?

• When you begin with your core values, your foundation is rock solid. No one can interfere with your achievements when you know it’s that important to you. It’s more than work ethic, its passion. In almost all cases, my clients felt increased energy and confidence immediately upon the realization of their core values.

How do I walk away from my successful career?

• Together we’ll create your exit strategy. This plan will include the what, when, where and most importantly the reasons why you are driven to this move. Those reasons help shift the outcome.

These are additional questions you may have:

• Can I afford it financially?
• Is my relationship strong enough?
• I’m afraid of age discrimination. Am I too old to seek another career?
• This ‘new’ industry is gender driven, is it possible for me to break through?
• Will another company even look at me without their industry experience?
• What will be my best fit?
• I don’t even know my options.

If you share any of these concerns, I’d be happy to coach you through these life changing decisions. It’s extremely rewarding to help my clients find their focus while holding them accountable to reach their goals!