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 CreditsCharting Your Own Course with Eloise Skinner- CR81
Making an Impression with Brad Stewart- CR80
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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