Episode 032: Curiosity and Investigating the Unexpected with Sara McArdle
In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the second 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 shift. Sara points out that the second C, or Curiosity, is all about exploring, playing around with "outrageous" ideas and having FUN! Sara discusses: The story of her career change in Women Who Went for It Episode 001 Episodes that lay the foundation for this one: Episode 026: The Myth of Personal vs. Professional with Sara McArdle Episode 029: Commitment, Time Tracking and the Power of "No" with Sara McArdle Download Sara'sSeven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart Definitions of "curiosity" What to do when you're stumped looking for your life's work The "hustle and grind" mentality Working hard vs. hard work Figuring out how you enjoy spending your time (personally, not professionally!) Fears masked as super smart, rational statements about how the world works How we slam the door on possibilities Getting curious about our own thoughts regarding "work" Taking a mindful approach to industry change Essence vs. form when you're changing your work Treating this curiosity stage like a brainstorming session Focusing on the FUN! Noticing: what do you do when you're killing time? Jen Sincero's You Are a Badass book Journal prompts for noticing clues to your life's work The power of dabbling in topics that don't make sense nor feel perfect Taking continuing ed classes, listening to podcasts and webinars, watching videos and reading books An exercise for choosing which thing to do Creating a vision board, or a vision wall (and not limiting what you put up there!) Sara's Passions vs. Interests Worksheet ...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.
