Career Transition is Now a Way of Life: Learn to Master It!

Based on statistics of labor trends, career transition will become increasingly a way of life. Rare are the careers of yesteryear where you worked for the same company, or even just two companies your entire life.

Today's labor figures show that the average person will have at least 3-4 career changes and 10-14 different jobs by age 38. That means change will be the norm rather than the anomoly.

Yet, change can be good, as we become more and more self-expressed every time we tap into our passions in making the next move. We become more directed towards where our interests lie NOW rather than yesterday.

Learning to navigate change effectively by creating a Lifetime Career Management™ mindset and method allows you to boldly say "Bring it on!" You worry less about the inevitable hiccups in the economy because you know you can make inroads into any field through effective backdoor relationship building.

My coaching services focus on developing a plan to get you where you want to go. Is it another corporate role?  Is it your own business? Is it an internal move within an organization you currently work for?

Here's what folks have said about Private Career Transition Programs:

“The work has given me more confidence in my abilities and has helped immensely in clarifying what I actually did to accomplish my achievements. It has brought out the fact that my role as a senior financial leader with a ‘hands-on’ approach is truly the most gratifying method of achieving work satisfaction.  The work has also helped validate that my approach to problem resolution does work. It has also made me understand that my personality traits are good and worthwhile.  The work has also helped me to ‘like’ myself and feel proud of the kind of things that I can and have accomplished.”—Bruce S., Chief Financial Officer

“It is great working with you on my career transformation.  As I move through the program, you motivate and inspire me to focus on ‘what I've achieved in the past’ and ‘where I want to navigate in the future.’  After only 4 short sessions, I've explored many ideas for my career path that are a direct result of this program.  Working with you, I have a new perspective on many aspects of my life.  Very powerful and exhilarating!!”—Marilyn L., Chief Financial Officer

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The first step is a Career Review Session. This 90-minute, one-on-one phone session gives us an opportunity to determine the areas you would like to develop and expand upon in your career. At the conclusion of the session, I personally walk you through a written summary of What’s Working, What Needs Attention, and What Next Steps need to be considered in your passion-based career growth.  This session alone generates enormous insights for clients, and also provides a launchpad for any further support desired.

Here's what folks have said about the Career Review Session:

"My initial 1½ hours with Darrell was the best return on investment I've had in quite some time.  After speaking with me for a short period and asking an occasional clarifying question, Darrell was able to shed light on why certain things resonate/work for me  in my work life and why certain aspects leave me with a vague since of discontent.  I was able to see clearly what my primary drivers are and extrapolate to what might work/not work for me in the future…and, more importantly, what I find most satisfying.  I would describe the process as bringing things I was already somewhat aware of into sharp focus.”—Luanda G., Harvard MD and Clinic Director

"Insightful, positive, and motivating Darrell was able to extract with razor sharp precision, the core essence of my unique value to employers. These revealing observations about my successful personal characteristics gave me tremendous confidence during a recent interview. It awakened critical awareness about my marketability, my deepest desires and goals, and how I can go about attaining them. From this, I feel very enthusiastic about 2010 and what it will bring for me. Darrell is a fabulous coach and motivator!"—Jeanne C., Senior VP Marketing

"I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about how someone can gather information about you in 70 minutes and then provide you w/a written summary in 20 minutes. Darrell quickly cleared my skepticism after I began to read his summary from my Career Review session. His analysis/assessment was mind blowing for me because he was able to 'very eloquently' articulate my strengths, which confirmed what I had been sharing with others about myself. After the session, I felt empowered, confident, and yet a little scared, which caused me to think about this quote 'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us' (Marianne Williamson). However, the light revealed by Darrell and the next steps he provided will be my motivators and driving forces to fulfill my passions and vocation. What an AWESOME experience!"—Monica M., HR Professional

“The Career Review session left me with a greater self-appreciation...and knowingness that the path before me is not as daunting as it seemed previously."
—Mary G., Senior Marketing Manager

“I would never have been able to look at myself in the mirror in the way you enabled me to.  The way you were able to link to my past experiences from childhood to present day and come up with a game plan going forward makes this session worth every dollar.  I now have a renewed sense of direction where I need to be."—Justin C., Financial Advisor and recent grad

“Telling you about myself and answering your questions was revealing, even to me. I could hear myself say things in a way I hadn't heard them before. The best part was hearing, from pretty much a complete stranger, that I'm okay. To hear that even though many have said that what makes me me is a weakness, it is in reality my real strength… now I only need to harness it and direct it toward the right people. I feel vindicated! I'm very much impressed with what I received. Thank you, Darrell!”—Donna L., College Adjunct Instructor

"The Career Review that I received was priceless! Darrell informed me of my strengths and the areas that I need to improve on. This has helped to build my confidence when speaking with future employers. I have also learned how important networking is in order to have a successful back-door approach."—Andrea J., Account Executive

"It feels like I finally got 'seen' -- not only by someone else--but mostly by me! I never before saw those areas of my strengths Darrell pointed out! I am now more hopeful and seeing possibilities!  In fact, I'm seeing the possibility of a Big Possibility! After my initial consultation with Darrell, I took a long, deep breath. I feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I just have to put my feet on the track and start walkin'!"—Barbara W., Image Consultant

The Career Review Session stands alone...and many folks have made entire career transitions from just it. For example, this attorney never came back after the Career Review, but did send this nice email:

Contact me to set up your own impactful Career Review Session HERE.

After the Career Review Session, for those interested in further support, based on the insight gained from that session, I offer several programs to help you build a backdoor career transition campaign. This not only gets you into your next role faster, but becomes the basis for the managment of your career for life.

Though always customizable, there are three general levels of coaching available to fit your needs and your budget:

• Platinum Level One-On-One Career Transition Program
• Gold Level One-On-One Career Transition Program
• Silver Level Group Webinar Career Transition Program