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 CreditsSeeing the Bigger Picture with Michael McEvoy- CR61
Walking Away From Your Career with Kelly Price- CR60
Setting Realistic Expectations with Chinwe Onyeagoro- CR59
Taking a Brave Leap with Luke Tonge- CR58
Making Patient Moves with Jeff Shih- CR57
Doing What Excites You with Alex Trochut- CR56
Believing in Yourself with Jamie Love- CR55
Gaining Perspective with Ben Mallinson- CR54
Reassessing Your Priorities with Jay Kali- CR53
Letting Go of Outcomes with Karen Cheung-Hing- CR52
Creating Your New Image with Deepak Shukla- CR51
Making Healthy Career Choices with Kelly Cara- CR50
Building Your Confidence with Heather Monahan- CR49
Handling Career Turbulence with JB Adkins- CR48
Serving Others with Shawn Askinosie- CR47
Being True to Yourself with Chris Donovan- CR46
Giving Yourself Credit with Lani Love- CR45
Choosing Your Crowd with Adrian Knight- CR44
Making Brave Career Choices with Maddie Potvin- CR43
Uncovering More Inspiration with Rei Lim- CR42
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