Episode 044: Cultivating a Community of Supportive Go-Getters with Sara McArdle
In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the sixth of her Seven Cs of Successful Career Change, a system that addresses the most common areas that industry changers need to develop in order to be successful in their career shift. Sara points out that the sixth C, or Community, is all about surrounding yourself with people who have dreams, desire, and ambition who'll help you push for, and realize, your own. Sara discusses: "Sara Solo Show" episodes that lay the foundation for this one: Episode 026: The Myth of Personal vs. Professional Episode 029: Commitment, Time Tracking and the Power of "No" Episode 032: Curiosity and Investigating the Unexpected Episode 035: The Keys to Clarity Episode 038: Courage and Questioning Our Thoughts Episode 041: Communication and Putting Ourselves Out There Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart How significant industry change goes against societal norms The importance of making the time and space to look at one's own social circles and networks An example of what an environment unsupportive of career change could look like What a supportive environment could look like How "keeping up with the Joneses" can take on a new meaning Taking an inventory of the people you spend the majority of your time with What to do you if you are surrounded by folks who aren't supportive Building your own supportive community The perks of being connected to the right people Starting small with taking in optimistic, supportive voices through books, podcasts, videos, etc. Starting to attend local events that sound interesting and spark your curiosity Participating in personal and professional development groups, like a Lean In Circle The notion that ideas, themselves, develop momentum Study: A Network’s Gender Composition and Communication Pattern Predict Women’s Leadership Success Schedule a free Strategy Session with Sara on her website ...and more! Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest Email: sara.mcardle.coaching@gmail.com Phone: 503.893.2043 Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.