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Have you ever entertained the idea of doing something different? Switch companies? Change functions? Try a new industry?
Pivot your career?
I’ve actually done this a few times…
Chemical Engineer -> Package Engineer
Research & Development -> Commercial
Corporate Employee -> Business Owner
Market Insights -> Leadership Coach
It definitely takes bravery, dedication, and vision to see your potential future.
And actually, I see this as true leadership. You see a vision, something that is possible, and you go and make it happen.
No matter how scary it feels. This type of leadership just happens to be for you, and your career (not for a company or organization).
But how exactly do you pivot??
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
When I was looking to try something new, I couldn’t find a how to guide!
There seemed to be only 2 steps:
1. Talk to people in that role
2. Dive in and go for it
I don’t know about you… but that seemed like a huge leap!
After doing this a few times, taking the leap, trying new approaches… I learned about a secret in-between-step. (Thank goodness!)
The best part is… You don’t even have to leave your current job.
Ready?
1. Talk to people in that role
𝟮. 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲
3. Dive in and go for it
#2 is basically like a mini-internship. There are so many benefits!
It’s low risk
You try it out
It’s short term
You learn by doing
You build relationships
You can keep going or stop
You demonstrate your leadership
You create confidence in this space
You create resume and interview material
I can hear your question…
𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵?
That’s the thing with leadership. You don’t have to know everything.
Leaders don’t have to be an expert. It’s up to you to find the best people to make this amazing idea come to life, in the best way possible!
That’s why it’s the perfect role to learn from.
Lead an idea, to lead your career!
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
Joseph Campbell
American writer
