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Career Clarity Worksheet - Uncovering your your passion for your Next Chapter

If you are stuck and not sure what you want to do next with your career or you have simply forgotten ALL that you have accomplished, this is for YOU!

This worksheet is designed to uncover values, motivations, fears and aspirations. This will guide you to clarity, purpose, confidence and ultimately, your Next Chapter. Be honest with yourself - often your first thought is the right one. Often high achievers will have a feeling of Imposter Syndrome - feeling that you are not good enough even when everyone is telling you otherwise. At the end of the worksheet, there will be a section on how to combat this.

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1.      What activities or tasks make you lose track of time?  Reflect on what you enjoy doing in your free time. These activities can provide clues about potential career paths that align with your passions.

2.     When have you felt most fulfilled in your career and why?

3. What are my values - what is important to me (autonomy, creativity, stability, impact?)  What are non-negotiables in my next role? A job that aligns with your values can be more satisfying.
4. If money and societal expectations weren’t a factor, what would you love to do?
5. What kind of work environment (culture) energizes you? What kind of culture drains you and makes you have the Sunday Blues?
Skills & Strengths
6.  What skills do you enjoy the most - even outside of work?
7.  What do people consistently praise or rely on your for?
8.  What strengths are you underutilizing in your current (or past) roles?
9.  What skills would you like to develop or master in the next 5 years? As you look to growing your skills sets, one of them might be AI - Artificial Intelligence.
10. What are the areas in your current / previous roles that you didn’t care for?
11.  What fears or limiting beliefs are holding you back from making a change?
Fears & Obstacles
12.  What’s the worst that could happen if you pursue a different career path? How would you cope?
13.  What past career “failure” taught you the most about yourself?
14.  If you weren’t afraid of failing, what would you try?
15.  What excuses do you keep making about why you “can’t” make a change?
Vision & Long-Term Goals  Untitled Title
16.  Imagine your ideal life 5-10 years from now - what does your career look like?
17.  What legacy do you want to leave in your field or for others?
18. How do you want your work to align with your personal life (e.g. flexibility, travel and/or family)?
19.  If you had to pick one word to define your next career chapter, what would it be?
20. What is the smallest step you could take toward exploring a new path?
Reflection on past themes 
21.  What recurring themes (positive or negative) do you see in your career so far?
22.  When have you compromised your values for a job and how did it feel?
23.  What feedback have you received that still resonates with you?
24.  If you could design your last job to make it fulfilling, what would you change?
External Influences & Practicalities 
25.  Who’s opinion about your career matters most to you and why?
26.  How much does financial stability vs. passion weigh in your decision?
27.  What industries or roles intrigue you - even if you don’t know very much about them.
28. What is a small step you could take to explore a new career?
29.  Who do you admire personally or professionally and what can you learn from their path?
30.  If you could test drive a new career for 30 days, what would it be? Feel free to also include 1-3 job titles that are interesting to you.
Thank you for completing this! Next Steps to start your Next Chapter
Next step is to book a 15 minute Free consultation with me to review your answers at a high level and determine your personalized career strategy for you! Make sure you make a copy of this and download and save to your files.
Imposter Syndrome - You are NOT alone. 
Impostor Syndrome

Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their abilities, accomplishments, or talents and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a “fraud."

Despite evidence of their competence and achievements, people experiencing impostor syndrome believe that they are not as capable as others perceive them to be and attribute their success to luck, timing, or deception rather than their own skills or effort.

Coping Strategies

  1. Acknowledge your feelings.  Recognize and accept feelings of self-doubt without letting them define you.

  2. Focus on facts.  Keep a record of your accomplishments and positive feedback to remind yourself of your capabilities.

  3. Talk about it.  Sharing your feelings with trusted friends, mentors, ora a therapist can provide perspective and support.

  4. Celebrate your achievements.  Take time to celebrate your successes, no matter how small. This will help you build up your confidence and acknowledge your efforts.

  5. Reframe negative thoughts.  Challenge and reframe negative self-talk by replacing it with more positive, realistic affirmations. 

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