I’ve found that my coaching clients find new strength and inspiration in their transition work when they complete a “personal assets” worksheet, identifying not only their central gifts–where interests, skills and passions intersect—but the important people in their life network and how they can help. Part of this process is affirming the truth that people who care about us truly want to help—and will do extraordinary things for us.
Mary Heppner’s Career Transition Inventory measuring “Readiness, Confidence, Personal Control, Support and Independence” is also a useful tool. Coach/counselor and client find practical language to describe the inner resources and challenges to address in moving toward successful outcomes—and ultimately and hopefully, new, meaningful work. Good things happen when we take the time to assess the things we have going for us. And taking subsequent action can inspire us.
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