Episode 029: Commitment, Time Tracking and the Power of "No" with Sara McArdle
In this Sara Solo Show, Sara delves into the first 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 first C, or Commitment, is all about shifting priorities and requires one to 1) DECIDE that the time for change is right NOW, and 2) to DECIDE to put herself at the top of her to-do list (and learn how to say "no"). Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart. Sara discusses: The story of her career change in Women Who Went for It Episode 001 Happy 1-year anniversary to Women Who Went for It! Sara Solo Show: The Myth of Personal vs. Professional Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart What "Commitment" boils down to The difference between wanting to do something and deciding to do something The (potentially cringe-worthy) idea of "success" Sara's "Do What Pleases You" video on Facebook What Sara learned from helping a friend of a fix The spectrum from people people-pleasing to blowing everybody off The idea of "yes, if" Time-tracking tools SaveMyTime App Law of Attraction Planner Slay a Shine Planner An analog system for blocking out time for oneself and managing "introvert energy" Sara's "Do What Pleases You" video on Facebook Tips a tricks for telling others "no," or "thanks, not right now" The problem with explaining our "no" One, magical phrase How our beliefs about spending time on ourselves shape our choices The idea of being "selfish" with your time Putting stock in what might be possible vs. what's known and practical ...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.