When was the last time you took some time off from work? I often feel this pressure to keep plowing ahead in my career, to not take detours, and to not slow down. However, taking a momentary pause during a job transition is often the only real opportunity you have to slow down, recalibrate, and reconsider where you want to take your career next.
HR professional Gisela Prunes Garcia shares her thoughts on the complexities of living and working in different countries, putting yourself out there before you’re ready, and managing your internal thoughts during uncertain career transitions.
In episode 101 of the Career Relaunch® podcast, I also share some thoughts on the tension between professional achievement and periodic reflection during the Mental Fuel® segment.
💡Key Career Change InsightsDuring this episode’s Mental Fuel® segment, I challenge you to periodically permit yourself to slow down, even if it’s just for a day, and allow yourself to have a bit of a metaphorical palate cleanser. During these momentary pauses, ask yourself:
00:00:00 Overview
00:01:07 Introduction
00:03:47 Discussion with Gisela Prunes Garcia
00:42:33 Mental Fuel
00:49:38 Listener Challenge
00:50:09 Wrap Up
Gisel Prunes Garcia is a Human Resources professional from Barcelona who lived in the United States for the past 12 years. Her career in corporate started in Barcelona at Sara Lee Corporation, a Fortune 500 company in consumer goods, where she worked for a few years until she decided to move to California in 2012. She went on to explore different industries while building up a new life and career in a new culture, in a second language with no network.
Her most recent experiences were with The Walt Disney Company in HR Production and Getty Images managing Creative and Editorial client groups. She specializes in finding opportunities that drive solutions to improve the employee experience and business results. Working in various industries and with highly creative folks allowed her to form unique perspectives and develop agility to analyze problems and find holistic and creative solutions.
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Opening New Doors with Bommy Lee- CR79
Climbing the Right Ladder with Alex Spencer- CR78
Taking Care of Yourself with Erika Russi- CR77
Overcoming Barriers to Change with Tommy Kelly- CR76
Trying Things Out with My Ly- CR75
Finding What Fulfills You with Pam Katz- CR74
Changing Course with Youssef Salameh- CR73
Starting a New Chapter with Christine Snow- CR72
Handling Setbacks with Aaron Leventhal- CR71
Handling a Crisis with Liya Dashkina- CR70
Wearing Different Hats with Sophie Scott- CR69
Figuring Things Out with Pip Murray- CR68
Standing on Your Own with Lola Scarborough- CR67
Knowing Who You Are with Tod Jacobs- CR66
Taking a Step Back with Ana Wagner- CR65
Keeping the Right Company with Tamiko Kelly- CR64
Finding Validation Beyond Work with Colby Chilcote- CR63
Focusing on the Present with Caroline Yeats- CR62
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