Forbes: 13 Ways To Deal With Unexpected Career Turns

Jen September 28, 2016

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13 Ways To Deal With Unexpected Career Turns

Many people end up with jobs and lives they didn’t expect. If you’re unhappy with the direction your career has taken, however, not all is lost — changing your circumstances can start with a simple mindset shift.

We asked Forbes Coaches Council to provide one tip for achieving greater alignment between your passion and your daily work, especially considering that competition is often fierce and you may be forced to take a job you didn’t plan for. Their best tips are below.

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Create A Personal Mission Statement

Create a one-sentence personal mission statement that sums up your foundation of purpose in life. For instance,”To affect a change in people and places every day.” It becomes a guardrail for your day-to-day actions and decisions. You will always be in alignment regardless of the temporary work situation you are in. You’ll always have a sense of achievement and satisfaction daily if you do this.

Jen Kelchner

This article has a mention by Jen Kelchner or is authored by Jen Kelchner and was originally posted on Forbes.com. Jen Kelchner is a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council and frequently writes on leadership and the workplace.

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With over two decades of coaching experience, Jen Kelchner is a seasoned thought leader and master facilitator of change. Renowned for her warm and witty approach, she's the creator of The Five Horizon Practice and the HEARTS method. Recognized by Forbes Coaches Council, Jen's intuitive seer abilities, combined with her hypnosis expertise, guide clients through transformative journeys. Her passion for cutting through complexity and her contributions to major media outlets like Forbes, CMO.com, and Google Cloud showcase her unique insights. Jen's trailblazing spirit extends to the forefront of organizational design, culture, and digital transformation, making her a beacon of knowledge and innovation.

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