Career Fitness

Is your career heading where you want it to go?

Your work is an important part of your life. It’s how you develop and express your talents. It gives you meaning and structure. It is part of your identity. You want to get the most out of it. Nevertheless, it’s surprising how many ambitious people spend so little time proactively developing their careers. This can go well for many years, until it doesn’t anymore and you find yourself in a place where they don’t want to be.
Of course, not everything can be planned, and many times things will work out differently than expected. But doing nothing is seldom a good strategy if you have certain professional objectives or expectations for yourself. Planning creates awareness, which ensures you are ready when opportunity comes along.
Career Fitness helps you to be proactive and set yourself up for success. Even if your career has already hit a roadblock Career Fitness will get you back on track faster than otherwise.

Are you an executive or a professional in a leadership position and do any of the following situations apply to you?

You have come to the halfway point in your career and feel the second half should be different from the first
All your professional objectives have been achieved and you are wondering what to do next
Your current work no longer satisfies you and you would like to get back the energy and excitement you once had
You are considering to take your career into a whole new direction
You have lost your job and despite your successful track record you find it harder to land a new one then when you were younger
Your formal retirement date is nearing and you ask yourself how you can still make a meaningful contribution

Career Fitness is about taking ownership of your career; setting your own course and reaching the goals you aspire. Every situation is different and will require a tailored approach. However, the following elements are usually part of any Career Fitness journey: