Controlling your own professional narrative is especially important when you’re changing career paths. Proactively taking control of your own narrative helps you ensure that your unique value and aspirations come through clearly and convincingly.
On episode 94 of the Career Relaunch® podcast, HR adviser turned executive coach Maura Lightfoot shares her thoughts on finding your voice in an environment where you’re an outlier and the importance of identifying the common thread across all your diverse professional experiences. I also share some thoughts on the importance of owning your own narrative during the Mental Fuel® segment.
Key Career Takeaways
My challenge to you is to take some time to identify the common thread across all the work you currently do and have done in the past. What’s been your common motivation across your roles? What’s the singular purpose that gets you out of bed each day? Try to capture it in words and see how it sits with you. Share that statement with others to see how it lands with them.
Making an effort to articular this can hopefully provide you with some clarity and direction when exploring new opportunities and communicating what you bring to the table in those situations.
About Maura Lightfoot, Executive CoachMaura Lightfoot knows a lot about taking control of your professional narrative. Consistent throughout Maura’s career has been her drive to empower others in their work. From human resources in the Middle East to financial services management consulting in London to nonprofit organizational culture in Washington D.C., Maura’s international experience equips her with a unique perspective that’s both grounded and global.
Now an executive leadership coach, Maura works with clients around the world including North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Learn more about Maura’s coaching work or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Interview Segment Music CreditsStepping Back with Gisela Prunes Garcia- CR101
Embracing Change with Anne Tumlinson- CR100
Making Things Work with Carla Stickler- CR99
Advocating For Yourself with Claudia Bruce-Quartey- CR98
Leaving On a High Note with Aisling Drennan- CR97
Dealing With Insecurities with Rina Takikawa- CR96
Setting Clear Boundaries with Ali Jawa- CR95
Adapting to New Surroundings with Stefania Tosini- CR93
Pursuing Your Hobbies with Jenny Goh- CR92
Heading in a Better Direction with Tom Keya- CR91
Reconnecting With Yourself with Samantha Tovera-Agustin- CR90
Waiting For the Right Moment with Kessler Bickford- CR89
Being Honest With Yourself with Melody Mack- CR88
Beginning a New Journey with Andrew Graczyk- CR87
Getting the Help You Need with Norma Kimber- CR86
Starting Somewhere with Nicole Webb- CR85
Taking Imperfect Actions with Julia Taylor- CR84
Finding What Fits You with Aimi Elias- CR83
Remaining Resilient with Roman Havrysh- CR82
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