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#Lesson 27 of 31: Stay in Your Lane "Ma fi ago alago sise", a senior friend would often say in Yoruba, which loosely translates to - Don't carry out your duties using someone else's time piece. In your career journey, avoid comparing yourself with others. Every individual's path is unique, influenced by their own experiences and decisions. While someone else's career may seem straightforward, yours might involve exploring various fields or staying rooted in your current location rather than seeking opportunities abroad. Resist the temptation to be distracted by others' paths or to place too much emphasis on the tangibles, such as wealth or awards, especially early in your career. Instead, focus on building the right systems and consistently making choices that align with your goals and values. Remember, success is not solely determined by external achievements, but more importantly, by the fulfillment and impact you create along your path. Thoughts? #StayInYourLane #CareerJourney #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons Image Credit: Pexels.com

Day 1: I am starting a new topic on my Tuesday to Bright post. The topic is about living abroad: expat life. I will share amazing insights that made me feel, reflect and be more aware. I hope it can touch you in one way or another: "When you go abroad there is no one waiting for you..." Jacqueline Keefer Jacqueline shared amazing moments of her life on a Career Stories edition which our company promoted. I loved every second of it! Now I can quote her and spread the amazing of it! Bright Side: “Traveling alone to foreign places can actually be pretty cool for a bunch of reasons! First off, you're totally free to do whatever you want without worrying about anyone else's plans. It's like having your own little adventure where you get to learn a lot about yourself. Plus, since you don't know anybody there, you're more likely to dive into the local culture and make friends with people you might never have met otherwise. And let's not forget about the spontaneity of it all! You can change your plans at the drop of a hat and stumble upon some amazing experiences. Sure, there might be challenges along the way, but tackling them head-on helps you grow and become more resilient. And the best part? You can focus on doing stuff you love without any distractions. So, going solo abroad is not just about seeing new places—it's about discovering yourself, making connections, and embracing all the awesome opportunities that come your way!” Keep shining, Flavia in Leadership #leadership #career #expat

Hello LinkedIn Family! 👋 As someone who has recently moved to the UK, I am on a thrilling journey to restart my career in a new country. It’s a challenging adventure, but I am ready to face it with determination and resilience. 💪 I just read an inspiring article, and it resonated deeply with me. It talks about being open to change, the importance of patience, and embracing a new culture and environment. 🌈 It reminds me that success comes with embracing change, being emotionally intelligent, and never giving up, even when starting from zero. 🚀 This article is a must-read for anyone looking to make a significant change or start anew in a foreign land. It’s full of wisdom on how to navigate the complexities of adapting to a new culture while pursuing professional growth. 📚💼 I believe that with hard work, resilience, and a positive mindset, we can overcome any challenge and achieve our dreams. 🌟 #CareerDevelopment #NewBeginnings #EmbraceChange #ProfessionalGrowth #LivingAbroad Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences, or any advice you might have for someone just starting their career abroad. Let’s connect and grow together! 🤝

Monday morning thought: 👇 I spent the last few days having a brilliant time in Istanbul (a surprise belated birthday present trip) and spotted this sign while I was there. I wanted to share it with anyone who is currently in a place of uncertainty about where they're at in their career or life generally. If there's one thing I've learned in my higgledy piggledy life journey, it's that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes you find yourself in a place that is unexpected, possibly not on your life plan. If you're an over thinker (like me) this may freak you out. But I've come to accept uncertainty and see it as an immense opportunity. Don't get me wrong, it's still challenging and since resigning from my job to go travelling last year, I've gone through about a million 'what if' scenarios in my head about whether it was the right thing to do at my age/stage of career. However, I've also managed to reset since returning with a new business of my own, got new clients, do the work I want to do, earn well and have plenty of time to go travelling. Every day new opportunities come up and this time in a year, I have no idea where life will lead me, but I do know that where I am right now is....here. And it's good. So a tip - if you are feeling lost, stop looking ahead, worrying. Instead, look at where you are right now. Breathe and open yourself up to the new ideas that arrive when you make space for them. #BeMoreHoomin #MondayInspiration #CareerChange

7 months ago, I took a career break and it changed my life I was working for the research division at the French consulate in Hong Kong & Macau This job was hard to get, it felt like a sense of achievement My parents invested so much in my education I carried their dreams and the weight of making them proud But when you finally make it, this heavy stone leaves an empty place Is it my path? How can I blow away these 10 years of hard work? A large part of my identity I took a break or... the break came to me as the only option The only option for realizing what I didn’t want to realize: I was changing It’s hard to acknowledge and even harder to accept But it is better to embrace it now than 10 years later. I let go of the safety net of this profession. I let go of my parents’ dream they had for me. I let go of others’ expectations. Now I embrace my fears. Now I take risks. Now I give myself a chance to create my own life. I don’t know what tomorrow will be made of, but I know I’ve never felt so alive as today. P.S. It’s my first personal content on LinkedIn or ever publicly. I hear every day we need to be authentic, but no one has told me how hard it is! -> How did you feel with your first post on your personal story? ------- I will share what I'm learning about personal branding, writing, and growing on LinkedIn. Follow me, maybe you can find some helpful tips or learn from my mistakes! #careerbreak #brand30

Have you ever experienced a career transformation? Several years ago, I was advancing my career in the international relations department of the city administration 💼👔 My tasks involved organizing official events and overseeing the programs of foreign delegations. Although the position offered interesting challenges and chances for growth, there was also a noticeable lack of freedom and room for creativity. It became clear to me that I needed to make a change. Oh, if someone had told me how significantly my life would transform just a few years later, I would have barely believed them! At Exely, a modern and fast-growing international IT company, I experienced opportunities beyond what I could have imagined! So, what lies behind my journey of self-discovery and professional growth? If I could give advice to my past self, I would tell myself this: 💫 Analyze yourself! When starting your job search, take time to assess your strengths, interests, and goals. Understanding what truly drives you will guide you towards opportunities that match your aspirations. 💫 Appreciate your journey! Reflect on your past experiences and the skills you've developed. Recognize how these can be effectively applied in different fields. This reflection may lead you to unexpected but rewarding paths, as it did for me in travel and event management. 💫 Don't be afraid! Embrace new opportunities, even if they are unfamiliar for you. Exploring diverse options can open doors to fulfilling careers you never imagined. Trust in yourself and your abilities to adapt and thrive in any situation. And one important thing to highlight: along the way, fateful meetings could happen – from recruiters to team leaders and colleagues. The entire journey of my employment at Exely - Direct Drive for Your Hotel Sales was enriched by incredible, like-minded people, and I now fully understand how fortunate I am to have crossed paths with them 💜 I hope this advice can inspire you if you are currently experiencing a career transformation and can somehow motivate you. Have you ever undergone any kind of career switch? Share your experiences and insights in the comments below! #careergrowth #professionaldevelopment #dreamdig #careertransformation #dreamjob

There is no point in looking for a job if you're unaware of who you really are. Discovering a fulfilling career path requires a deep understanding of yourself - your skills, motivations, and interests. When navigating your professional journey, it's vital to explore five key facets of your identity: - Your skills, talents and expertise. - Your past experiences and achievements. - Your motivations and sources of inspiration. - Your unique personality traits. - Your preferred work environment. Before delving into this introspective process, listen to some interesting insights - YouTube video "How to find fulfilling work" - The School of Life. Understanding these aspects in your career exploration is essential for several reasons: - Directing your job search towards roles that resonate with your values, capabilities, and aspirations. - Making informed decisions about your career path. - Uncovering unexpected career opportunities that align with your interests. - Identifying areas for growth and development as you pursue training, expand your network, or engage in learning experiences tailored to your career goals. What do you need to explore more about yourself so that you feel more confident to jump into a new job/career? ---------------------------- I am Marie Dewulf. Career Coach for perfectionists + expats who want work-life harmony | Achieve success without the stress and people-pleasing | Get clear on what's next in your career | Transition to life abroad You liked this post: 🔔 Click the bell on my profile 📩 Connect with me [email protected] #careercoaching #careerdevelopment #careergrowth

One of the best things that I did early in my career was I started travelling ( did my first solo trip back when I was 22 ). It has helped me grow leaps and bounds. Sanyam Gulati helped me break free from my "stay at home" mindset and helped me gain a ton of things from the amazing experiences the world has to offer. Looking back at my journey now, the experiences I had while travelling have helped me in my professional work as well. The list of top things that I learned is : 1. Being communicative about how I felt and what I wish to change 2. Planning things effectively to ensure I don't miss out on anything 3. Valuing other person's opinion despite having different thoughts / experiences 4. Openness to learn from other's experiences These are the traits that have helped me so far in building a successful career. By no means these are the only traits one should have but definitely a good reference to check against and work on if you plan to be a great contributor to your team/s and company :) PS: Don't forget to travel in between as well, you never know what experience you may get. That is the beauty of travelling is in my opinion :).

WELL DONE - YOU'VE LANDED A NEW JOB. “I’ve succeeded; I’ve accepted a job offer!” Well, yes, I suppose you have succeeded. However, now is not the time to rest on your laurels! But that is exactly what many successful job seekers do: they tend to relax into complacency. With a great sense of relief, they forget about the future and bask in the memory of their recent triumph. As wise people keep reminding us, success is not a destination, it is more of a journey. The new job is the start of the next exciting stage in this brief adventure that we call 'life'. It requires you to focus. Living is about overcoming obstacles, pitfalls and the unforeseen. It is about recognising that the unexpected WILL happen. Your career, just like everything else in which you want to be happy and successful: relationships, finances, health, leisure, your life in general, they all need to be managed, they don't just happen. If nothing else, Covid has shown us that a successful future requires the self management skills, emotional courage and foresight to protect ourselves against an unknowable future. #proteuscareermanagement #mindfulness #careercoaching #personaldevelopment #careeradvice #careermentoring

🌴🇪🇸 Reflecting on my own experiences, I've been fortunate to embark on a thrilling global career journey that has transformed both my personal and professional life. 12 years ago, I took a leap of faith, quit my job, my home, took the kids out of school and went from the doom and gloom of the daily central line commute in London to the picturesque landscapes of Jamaica, eating jerk chicken and running a successful tourism business. After 7 years I decided I was ready for my next pivot and as you can see I don't do things by halves - so it was off to Spain where we currently live embracing ourselves in the Spanish culture eating tapas and paella whilst building my new business venture. The rewards of working in different countries have been immeasurable. Immersing myself in diverse and rich cultures has not only broadened my horizons but has also given me invaluable insights and perspectives that I wouldn't have gained otherwise. It has most definitely sculptured my personality, I now have more patience, and am a better listener as well as many, many other things I'm sure. 💼💪 A global career can have numerous benefits: cross-cultural communication skills, learning a new language, and gaining exposure to varied work environments. It definitely takes you out of your comfort zone and it is not easy, there can be a lot of self-doubt, that inner chatterbox and it comes with pressure but who doesn't love a challenge, right! I'm the happiest I have ever been and making a big move, although scary, can only enhance and contribute to your own personal growth and enrichment! 🌐 In today's interconnected world, the value of being adaptable and culturally sensitive cannot be overstated. Embracing a global mindset has not only enriched my career but has also enriched my life in ways I never imagined. So here's to the endless possibilities that a global career brings! Let's continue to embrace diversity, foster understanding, and make a difference wherever our journey takes us. 🌐✈️🌍 #GlobalCareer #CulturalEnrichment #PersonalGrowth