Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. – Sir Winston Churchill
I had the opportunity to meet and talk with one of horse racing’s stellar stars from the past, retired jockey Randy Romero on the evening before his induction into the horse Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs. Randy rode in over 23,000 races during his career, winning over 4,300 which is quite an accomplishment. He was injured often and endured 27 surgeries but he kept on. He was determined to win – determined to be the best – and when he felt he wasn’t the best anymore and could not be on top of his game, he retired with honor.
During his career, like many jockeys, he battled his weight and spent hours in the hot box where he would lose pounds on race day through heat. It destroyed his kidneys and while in the box on day, it exploded burning 60% of his body. While being treated, he was given a transfusion – it was infected with hepatitis which will never leave his body and will not allow him to get a kidney transplant – it would simply reject. Randy is in dialysis 3 times per week at 4 hours a clip. He has to watch his diet. He has to exercise. He does this because he is determined to live and be there for his family and not just give up and give in like many in his situation would do.
Randy talks about those in dialysis with him in his native New Orleans. Many have lost hope; some just stop this difficult ordeal, and they die. Others just stop living, succumbing to their plight.
But not Randy. He has determination. He speaks about kidney disease. He has written a book, and soon a movie. And he never stops smiling.
That is living and making lemonade from lemons. That is an example to follow.
Perhaps things are not going well in your job or maybe you find yourself in the wrong career. Perhaps there is an issue with a relationship or maybe you just are not “connecting” in life. You can just give in and endure, suffer and not grow. Or you can find that determination to change your situation for the better. Once you do, your motivation will return if lost; you will see positive change and you will achieve your goals.
Never give in. Never let any situation command you to be who you do not want to be. Be a Randy in life …
And thank you for reading this. – Dan
PS: Thank you to the team at the National Kidney Foundation for inviting Vikki and I to the reception for Randy Romero in Saratoga Springs this past Thursday.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Monday, August 16, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
This week's Jobs Report - 8/12/10
For Immediate Release
For Information, Dan Moran 518-641-8968
Albany, NY, August 11, 2010
Job Postings Up 10% Over Previous Week
(Albany, NY, August 11, 2010) – Job postings in the Capital Region jumped by 10% over the previous week, signaling that employers may be kicking in Fall hiring plans, which is typical and good news for those in the job market or considering entering the market. Postings were just over 5400, up from 4900 the week prior. “It is good to see such a strong rebound and hopefully this is a good sign for Fall job opportunities as many employers beef up staff for anticipated holiday needs and 3rd quarter business beginning this time of the year”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. Moran assists individuals in identifying new careers and also those in the midst of a job search and needing direction. His firm also tracks the job market on a regional and statewide basis.
Last year at this time, job postings were just over 3400 compared to 5400 this past week in 2010, representing a significant increase.
# Background#
Job postings in the Region are normally in the baseline of 4000 – 4900 on a weekly basis and 7-day rolling average, consistent for this area. Monitoring job postings is a leading indicator of hiring within the following 30-45 days. This methodology is utilized by reading research houses nationally and is employed in the Region by Moran’s firm. For the purpose of reporting, the Region is defined as a 50 mile radius of Albany.
## End##
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
For Information, Dan Moran 518-641-8968
Albany, NY, August 11, 2010
Job Postings Up 10% Over Previous Week
(Albany, NY, August 11, 2010) – Job postings in the Capital Region jumped by 10% over the previous week, signaling that employers may be kicking in Fall hiring plans, which is typical and good news for those in the job market or considering entering the market. Postings were just over 5400, up from 4900 the week prior. “It is good to see such a strong rebound and hopefully this is a good sign for Fall job opportunities as many employers beef up staff for anticipated holiday needs and 3rd quarter business beginning this time of the year”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. Moran assists individuals in identifying new careers and also those in the midst of a job search and needing direction. His firm also tracks the job market on a regional and statewide basis.
Last year at this time, job postings were just over 3400 compared to 5400 this past week in 2010, representing a significant increase.
# Background#
Job postings in the Region are normally in the baseline of 4000 – 4900 on a weekly basis and 7-day rolling average, consistent for this area. Monitoring job postings is a leading indicator of hiring within the following 30-45 days. This methodology is utilized by reading research houses nationally and is employed in the Region by Moran’s firm. For the purpose of reporting, the Region is defined as a 50 mile radius of Albany.
## End##
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Monday, August 9, 2010
Career & Life 2.0: Either enjoy it - or don't do it ..
"When we find inspiration, we need to take action for ourselves and for our communities. Even if it means making a hard choice, or cutting out something and leaving it in your past." - Aaron Ralston
Yes you must stop at stop signs, pay your taxes and do other things that are just required for life, career and staying alive. They are required, and the consequences tough!
But then there are the other things that we do that we do not enjoy at all - sometimes out of habit, to escape embarrassment, perceived obligation or just maybe being a bit stubborn. In many cases, one doesn’t know why they do those things that they don’t enjoy – just do it, over and over again. That is one description of insanity – doing the same thing over and over again, in the same manner, and expecting different results!
You have the right to make choices and you should do so.
It is up to you to define what you want to do when you have a choice, and what you don’t want to do. No one can command you – the choice is yours. Situations like:
•Enjoy that party - or don't accept the invitation.
•On a volunteer committee that isn't fulfilling and meeting your need - leave it or don't join in the beginning.
•Believe in that particular charitable cause - or just don't contribute out of perceived obligation
•Not connected to your career - change it. You can do it. Million are doing so every year – sometimes 2 to 5 times in their career life. You are not stuck.
•Hate your job - change it. Why be miserable another day.
•In sales and hate cold-calling - then just don’t do it. Find another way of prospecting that meshes with your personality and style.
•In a relationship that you feel you just must continue but you don’t want to - end it. It is your choice.
The list can go on ...
Remember --- everything in life is a choice - make wise choices that maximize your happiness, provide a return to you and at the end of the day, what you enjoy. You deserve it. Go for it.
And thank you for reading this. - Dan
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Yes you must stop at stop signs, pay your taxes and do other things that are just required for life, career and staying alive. They are required, and the consequences tough!
But then there are the other things that we do that we do not enjoy at all - sometimes out of habit, to escape embarrassment, perceived obligation or just maybe being a bit stubborn. In many cases, one doesn’t know why they do those things that they don’t enjoy – just do it, over and over again. That is one description of insanity – doing the same thing over and over again, in the same manner, and expecting different results!
You have the right to make choices and you should do so.
It is up to you to define what you want to do when you have a choice, and what you don’t want to do. No one can command you – the choice is yours. Situations like:
•Enjoy that party - or don't accept the invitation.
•On a volunteer committee that isn't fulfilling and meeting your need - leave it or don't join in the beginning.
•Believe in that particular charitable cause - or just don't contribute out of perceived obligation
•Not connected to your career - change it. You can do it. Million are doing so every year – sometimes 2 to 5 times in their career life. You are not stuck.
•Hate your job - change it. Why be miserable another day.
•In sales and hate cold-calling - then just don’t do it. Find another way of prospecting that meshes with your personality and style.
•In a relationship that you feel you just must continue but you don’t want to - end it. It is your choice.
The list can go on ...
Remember --- everything in life is a choice - make wise choices that maximize your happiness, provide a return to you and at the end of the day, what you enjoy. You deserve it. Go for it.
And thank you for reading this. - Dan
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Job Market Report, August 4, 2010
This week's job market update report - hope you find this helpful!
_____________________________________________________
For Immediate Release
For Information, Dan Moran 518-641-8968
Albany, NY, August 4, 2010
Job Postings Flat and Unchanged Past Seven Days
(Albany, NY, August 4, 2010) – Job postings in the Capital Region remained flat the past seven days, and unchanged from last week after we saw an increase over the past several weeks. Postings were just over 4900, down very slightly from 5000 last week. “ The first few weeks in August are historically a bit slower for hiring activity, given the number of vacations so this is not unexpected. However, what is very interesting is while the Capital Region was flat, all other markets in NYS showed increases – with a significant increase in metro New York which is consistent with other reports of brisk hiring activity in NYC – always good news”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. Moran assists individuals in identifying new careers and also those in the midst of a job search and needing direction. His firm also tracks the job market on a regional and statewide basis.
Moran continued, “While many turn down their search activity believing wrongly that jobs are not filled in Summer (there is no statistical basis to back this up), this is a time to turn up your activity if you are seeking a new job as the competition will be less”.
# Background#
Job postings in the Region are normally in the baseline of 4000 – 4900 on a weekly basis and 7-day rolling average, consistent for this area. Monitoring job postings is a leading indicator of hiring within the following 30-45 days. This methodology is utilized by reading research houses nationally and is employed in the Region by Moran’s firm. For the purpose of reporting, the Region is defined as a 50 mile radius of Albany.
## End##
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
_____________________________________________________
For Immediate Release
For Information, Dan Moran 518-641-8968
Albany, NY, August 4, 2010
Job Postings Flat and Unchanged Past Seven Days
(Albany, NY, August 4, 2010) – Job postings in the Capital Region remained flat the past seven days, and unchanged from last week after we saw an increase over the past several weeks. Postings were just over 4900, down very slightly from 5000 last week. “ The first few weeks in August are historically a bit slower for hiring activity, given the number of vacations so this is not unexpected. However, what is very interesting is while the Capital Region was flat, all other markets in NYS showed increases – with a significant increase in metro New York which is consistent with other reports of brisk hiring activity in NYC – always good news”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. Moran assists individuals in identifying new careers and also those in the midst of a job search and needing direction. His firm also tracks the job market on a regional and statewide basis.
Moran continued, “While many turn down their search activity believing wrongly that jobs are not filled in Summer (there is no statistical basis to back this up), this is a time to turn up your activity if you are seeking a new job as the competition will be less”.
# Background#
Job postings in the Region are normally in the baseline of 4000 – 4900 on a weekly basis and 7-day rolling average, consistent for this area. Monitoring job postings is a leading indicator of hiring within the following 30-45 days. This methodology is utilized by reading research houses nationally and is employed in the Region by Moran’s firm. For the purpose of reporting, the Region is defined as a 50 mile radius of Albany.
## End##
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Monday, August 2, 2010
Where are the jobs? Confused?
Don’t blame you. On Saturday last week I received a copy of the Albany Business Review and read, page –by-page, the entire section on who is hiring, what employers are looking for etc. There was a survey completed by 23 companies – large and small - and they had over 1200 current job openings. The news was very positive and I believe very well done.
Then comes Sunday and blaring across the front page of the Times Union: Where are the jobs? This article chronicled two people who have had a tough time finding a job, and had been unemployed for a long period of time. We all feel badly for those who haven’t been able to connect to a new job after a layoff or other defining career moment, and I do hope they connect soon. The article then cited national statistics on unemployment, lack of jobs and job growth. References were made to the Capital Region as well. However, the picture painted was bleak at best.
Saturday- there are hundreds of jobs. Sunday - where are the jobs. Makes you scratch your head and wonder – what is the real truth?
The truth, as it normally is, is somewhere in the middle – but leaning more to the positive side. I live this job market every day. I study the trends daily, monitor job opportunities and report to many media outlets in the Region. I cannot claim to be “the” expert, but I believe there are trends that clearly show: Our Region is unique. There are jobs – many very good jobs. It just takes longer and being more aggressive to find them.
Let me add facts:
• 3,500 net jobs were added to the payroll in the Region last month. That is good and a reversal of prior month trends.
• On any given day over the past two weeks, there have been 4800 to close to 6000 job postings on the web board sources. That’s was up from last year (about 3500 on average) and slightly more than July of 2008 before the economy tanked.
• Unemployment in our Region is 6.6% as of the latest report from NYS Dept. of Labor, compared to the State unemployment rate of 8.2% and US rate of 9.5%. The Region rate has been trending down as well.
• Sadly there are 31,000 still unemployed in the region and those who have been unemployed for a number of months seem to be having the most difficult time landing a new job. This is indeed a problem.
• WRBG- CBS6 reports a monthly Employment Index which I compile with the cooperation of the Capital Region Human Resource Association which is a survey of 149 local companies to determine hiring trends. Consistently over 50% of companies surveyed are actively hiring. As well, close to 40% are adding new jobs – that is real job growth. That is huge and the trend strong. The next report will be out this coming week – watch CBS 6 Wednesday between 5 and 6 pm.
As you can see, I am bullish on the Region and our jobs picture compared to where we have been and compared to the nation. Yes we do have employment challenges like any part of the country, but nowhere as severe and we are pulling out of the downturn faster. Our Region has the benefit of a significant workforce in the public sector and smaller employers to buffer the effects of recession – this creates some stability. If the State hiccups and there are layoffs, that will have a significantly negative effect on the region, but we will be through it – we did before.
I hope this helps provide clarity – and maybe some motivation as well! And thank you for reading this. - Dan
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Then comes Sunday and blaring across the front page of the Times Union: Where are the jobs? This article chronicled two people who have had a tough time finding a job, and had been unemployed for a long period of time. We all feel badly for those who haven’t been able to connect to a new job after a layoff or other defining career moment, and I do hope they connect soon. The article then cited national statistics on unemployment, lack of jobs and job growth. References were made to the Capital Region as well. However, the picture painted was bleak at best.
Saturday- there are hundreds of jobs. Sunday - where are the jobs. Makes you scratch your head and wonder – what is the real truth?
The truth, as it normally is, is somewhere in the middle – but leaning more to the positive side. I live this job market every day. I study the trends daily, monitor job opportunities and report to many media outlets in the Region. I cannot claim to be “the” expert, but I believe there are trends that clearly show: Our Region is unique. There are jobs – many very good jobs. It just takes longer and being more aggressive to find them.
Let me add facts:
• 3,500 net jobs were added to the payroll in the Region last month. That is good and a reversal of prior month trends.
• On any given day over the past two weeks, there have been 4800 to close to 6000 job postings on the web board sources. That’s was up from last year (about 3500 on average) and slightly more than July of 2008 before the economy tanked.
• Unemployment in our Region is 6.6% as of the latest report from NYS Dept. of Labor, compared to the State unemployment rate of 8.2% and US rate of 9.5%. The Region rate has been trending down as well.
• Sadly there are 31,000 still unemployed in the region and those who have been unemployed for a number of months seem to be having the most difficult time landing a new job. This is indeed a problem.
• WRBG- CBS6 reports a monthly Employment Index which I compile with the cooperation of the Capital Region Human Resource Association which is a survey of 149 local companies to determine hiring trends. Consistently over 50% of companies surveyed are actively hiring. As well, close to 40% are adding new jobs – that is real job growth. That is huge and the trend strong. The next report will be out this coming week – watch CBS 6 Wednesday between 5 and 6 pm.
As you can see, I am bullish on the Region and our jobs picture compared to where we have been and compared to the nation. Yes we do have employment challenges like any part of the country, but nowhere as severe and we are pulling out of the downturn faster. Our Region has the benefit of a significant workforce in the public sector and smaller employers to buffer the effects of recession – this creates some stability. If the State hiccups and there are layoffs, that will have a significantly negative effect on the region, but we will be through it – we did before.
I hope this helps provide clarity – and maybe some motivation as well! And thank you for reading this. - Dan
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Friday, July 30, 2010
Job Posting Report for this week ....
This week's job posting report ...
_______________________________________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release
For Information, Dan Moran 518-641-8968
Albany, NY, July 28, 2010
Job Postings Up Slightly – Break 5000 first time in four weeks
(Albany, NY, July 28, 2010) – Job postings in the Capital Region rose again this past week slightly, coming in at just about 5050, which is an increase over the previous week (4950) continuing to improve for the third week after several downward trend weeks. “ While the increase was very slight, I appears to be an indication that the job market is coming off of the downward trend we saw in June and July. The number of postings this week compared to last year at this time shows a significant increase. Last year at this time there were just about 3700 job postings”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. Moran assists individuals in identifying new careers and also those in the midst of a job search and needing direction. His firm also tracks the job market on a regional and statewide basis.
Other markets in New York State (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse) saw mixed results with some markets up, some down. The Capital Region continues to have the highest number of job postings, more than Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, markets that are much larger than this region.
# Background#
Job postings in the Region are normally in the baseline of 4000 – 4900 on a weekly basis and 7-day rolling average, consistent for this area. Monitoring job postings is a leading indicator of hiring within the following 30-45 days. This methodology is utilized by reading research houses nationally and is employed in the Region by Moran’s firm. For the purpose of reporting, the Region is defined as a 50 mile radius of Albany.
## End##
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
_______________________________________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release
For Information, Dan Moran 518-641-8968
Albany, NY, July 28, 2010
Job Postings Up Slightly – Break 5000 first time in four weeks
(Albany, NY, July 28, 2010) – Job postings in the Capital Region rose again this past week slightly, coming in at just about 5050, which is an increase over the previous week (4950) continuing to improve for the third week after several downward trend weeks. “ While the increase was very slight, I appears to be an indication that the job market is coming off of the downward trend we saw in June and July. The number of postings this week compared to last year at this time shows a significant increase. Last year at this time there were just about 3700 job postings”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie. Moran assists individuals in identifying new careers and also those in the midst of a job search and needing direction. His firm also tracks the job market on a regional and statewide basis.
Other markets in New York State (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse) saw mixed results with some markets up, some down. The Capital Region continues to have the highest number of job postings, more than Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, markets that are much larger than this region.
# Background#
Job postings in the Region are normally in the baseline of 4000 – 4900 on a weekly basis and 7-day rolling average, consistent for this area. Monitoring job postings is a leading indicator of hiring within the following 30-45 days. This methodology is utilized by reading research houses nationally and is employed in the Region by Moran’s firm. For the purpose of reporting, the Region is defined as a 50 mile radius of Albany.
## End##
About Next-Act
Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.
For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
40’s – 50’s 60’s: Feeling the fear?
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
--- Frank Herbert
You have that great idea or you discover your career direction at any age or stage in career life – you are elated. You know that you need a change – and you see the opportunity.
Then that “thing” creeps in --- FEAR.
Fear that you might fail. Fear about what others will think about you. Fear of the unknown.
Often this can stop you dead in your tracks, if you let it. Making a mid-life career change and setting your path to do something that you want to do in your life – on your teams – is exciting. One visions being truly happy in their job or in their chosen career path or in their own business. Being truly happy impacts all parts of your life – the way you interact with family, friends or others significant in your life as well as how you interact with those you work with.
But then again, it is that fear thing – creeping back. If faced with this, I recommend you ask yourself this question and answer honestly:
What's the worst thing that can happen if I don't achieve this? Will my life end? Will I be exiled from existence? Will I … Will I …
When you look honestly at the answers and weigh them, I am almost certain that clarity will come about and you will begin to see your way around the fear barrier. You will, in a way give yourself permission not to be fearful. You will give yourself permission to do what you want, on your terms.
Hanging on to a job you just despise? In a career that you are not at all matched to? Know you need and are ready for a change? In a business that has you in a rut and you just don’t like anymore? Realize fear is holding you back?
As I have recommended before, Let it go. Go out on the limb. Confront and then minimize your fears. Do it today. Live to be all you can and want to be.
And thank you for reading this …
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
--- Frank Herbert
You have that great idea or you discover your career direction at any age or stage in career life – you are elated. You know that you need a change – and you see the opportunity.
Then that “thing” creeps in --- FEAR.
Fear that you might fail. Fear about what others will think about you. Fear of the unknown.
Often this can stop you dead in your tracks, if you let it. Making a mid-life career change and setting your path to do something that you want to do in your life – on your teams – is exciting. One visions being truly happy in their job or in their chosen career path or in their own business. Being truly happy impacts all parts of your life – the way you interact with family, friends or others significant in your life as well as how you interact with those you work with.
But then again, it is that fear thing – creeping back. If faced with this, I recommend you ask yourself this question and answer honestly:
What's the worst thing that can happen if I don't achieve this? Will my life end? Will I be exiled from existence? Will I … Will I …
When you look honestly at the answers and weigh them, I am almost certain that clarity will come about and you will begin to see your way around the fear barrier. You will, in a way give yourself permission not to be fearful. You will give yourself permission to do what you want, on your terms.
Hanging on to a job you just despise? In a career that you are not at all matched to? Know you need and are ready for a change? In a business that has you in a rut and you just don’t like anymore? Realize fear is holding you back?
As I have recommended before, Let it go. Go out on the limb. Confront and then minimize your fears. Do it today. Live to be all you can and want to be.
And thank you for reading this …
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
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dmoran@next-act.com
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