Do you have your perfect job?
Somewhat near?
No where near?
Does the perfect job for you even exist? I think it does, but not off the rack. If you've ever bought a business suit you know what I'm talking about. I'm a 42 tall... but not a perfect 42 tall. When I buy a suit I immediately head for the rack with the 42 talls. And I also know that if I want a perfect fit, I'll be spending some time with the tailor.
It's the same with jobs. In the world of work, this tailoring is called job crafting. If you're interested in crafting your off the rack job and turn it into one that fits more perfectly, I recommend Marcus Buckingham's book, "Go Put Your Strengths To Work". If you'd like support around that along with a few more ideas, I'd love to help.
There is another strategy that works well for many people. It's called a portfolio career. In this Ted Talk, Katie Ledger talks about "working toward work that will work for you". She says, "Your perfect job probably doesn't exist...yet." Then she goes on to give some terrific examples of people who have pieced together a mosaic of fulfilling work. Take a look!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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The Purpose of this letter is to describe the benefits I enjoyed from my coaching experience with Dale Cobb. I had a very specific issue, which I needed help getting over the hump with. Our conversations were very helpful in keeping me on track and getting me to the finish line. I believe that Dale is a keen observer of the human condition and has the ability to reflect back an individuals thoughts and goals as one strives for success. I found the services offered by Dale to be timely and effective. In the future, I am sure I will be presented with challenges that require outside assistance. When that time comes, I will not hesitate to call on Dale for his fresh bright and insightful guidance.
“I would like to take the opportunity to offer my recommendation for Dale Cobb. He has the remarkable ability to clearly listen to a problem, understand the issues and suggest a course of action that satisfies the needs of me and my clients. I cannot tell you how many times his advice was precisely what I needed to close a deal or carefully resolve a difficult situation. He is resourceful and creative in his teaching style. Over all he helped me to be more efficient and successful in my career.”
“Dale gives attention to detail and runs one of the best team meetings I’ve ever seen. He has the keen ability to make complex things seems simple enough that anyone could understand them.”
“Thank you for all your time and encouragement. With your advice and direction, I was able to get a decent job offer. They even complimented my resume.”
Ben Davidson, Visalia, CA
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