“What might happen if…” is a common discussion prompt in the meetings I lead as a career coach. Coaching provides a safe space to talk honestly about the opportunities and challenges that intertwine when you’re pursuing the next step in your career. As we’ve seen in the past few years, those challenges abound.
A 6-Step Plan to Prepare for Any Career Setback
You can’t control what might happen to you — but you can control how you respond.
November 07, 2023
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Summary.
Revenue spirals, industry shifts, and legislative changes can have unexpected ripple effects on your career advancement. Developing a predetermined fallback plan allows you to proceed with a clear head if you’re faced with a career setback. Importantly, fallback plans are not a marker of failure. Considering your options is an essential part of career exploration, adaptation to sudden transitions, and commitment to growth. The author, a career coach, presents six steps for creating a fallback plan so you’ll be ready in case you’re faced with a career setback.
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