Great inspiration for your career journey - Hallie Crawford

Great inspiration for your career journey I received an email from a former career coaching client who is starting to live his dream. I wanted to share his story with you for inspiration and also for a few tidbits of advice. I think many people can relate to feeling this frustrated, and could learn from his career journey.  Here are some tips from Braedens story: 1) Braeden’s career journey has taken some time. I try to remind my career coaching clients often that their dream job wont just land in their lap. It takes time and effort to pursue and make real. It can take several steps to get there. Braeden says hes at the beginning of what he wants to do long term the first rung on the ladder. 2) Braeden combined several passions into one, Latin America and economics. Often my clients have career ideas and they keep them very separate, its this or this. Try combining your ideas. See if that improves them or allows you to develop a completely new idea. 3) Braeden said that he stumbled his way along. Career transition can be messy, and not go according to plan sometimes. Thats normal and does not mean youre on the wrong path. This is part of the process. Make a plan but be flexible with it, and if things dont go exactly according to that plan dont read into it assuming youre on the wrong track. Be willing for things to get a little messy along the way and try to be patient with it. Here’s an excerpt from Braeden’s email: “…I currently work at the Department of Commerces International Trade Administration as a Brazil Desk Officer covering economic and commercial relations with Brazil.   I find it fascinating how a discussion four years ago on American values and Latin America has led me to a position shaping U.S. trade policy in Latin America.   I certainly dont have a perfect job, but this is a great start and has put me in a great place.   I love my office, get along really well with my boss, and get to work on some big, meaningful issues.   Moreover, my exposure to economic and other issues Latin America has grown leaps and bounds and I feel Im just beginning to understand the region.   I feel I have a lot to learn but have the ability to make a significant impact on real issues. It is no coincidence I am where I am.   Hallie set me on a path to a great new start.   I couldnt have done it without her!” If you think that career coaching can help you find your dream job, contact us for a complimentary consultation today! Atlanta Career Coach P.S.  Get one of the most information-rich career newsletters on the web delivered straight to your email inbox! Check our our  Free Newsletter  to help you along your  career journey  today!