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Energy-giver v energy-taker – career success starts here
Hi, there lovely readers. A friend recently lamented the toxic environment she was working in and, as this year’s blog is all about career success strategies, I asked what specifically made her workplace so uncomfortable. ‘The attitude of a few of my colleagues – they constantly criticise, everything seems to be a drama – they’re sucking the life right out of me’ she responded. My friend’s comment struck a chord for I’d just read a great little article about ‘energy-givers’ versus ‘energy-takers’ (Suzy Walsh) There are two types of people – here’s the one you need to succeed.
Energy-givers v energy-takers – which one are you?
Welsh believes that energy-givers are filled with positivity, are solution-focused and always leave you feeling invigorated; while the negative and/or
needy energy-takers tend to suck the oxygen out of the room. Seems my frustrated friend is surrounded with the oxygen suckers. Or is she?
How we share our energy both in leisure and in the workplace can have a significant impact on how we are perceived. Energy-givers are more likely to advance in their careers thanks to their positive outlook whereas energy-takers are more likely to be branded as negative trouble makers and worse still, possibly slated for removal when there are budget squeezes.
To determine which type of person we are, Welsh says we should ask ourselves three questions. And I did. Are you up for it?:
Your focus for 2019? A kick-ass career!
Morning lovely peoples! A regular reader recently queried ‘Hey Miss Jane, where’s my usual fortnightly motivational fix?’ Guiltily, I confessed that I’d been off the air searching for a new focus in line with the blog’s ideals. A client who knows me well queried ‘This is a fabulous service you deliver, why aren’t you sharing the love on your blog? Voila! The solution – your focus for 2019? A kick-ass career!
Whether looking to enhance your existing career, considering a total career change or transitioning through redundancy to your next, you’ll have questions. The following are just a few of the many I field on a typical day, how I help in response and what I’ll be sharing over the coming months:
I hate my job!
- (Strategies for finding a new one)
- My redundancy left me shattered! Hints for bouncing back
- I don’t know what I want to do next? Identifying options
What makes me employable?
- (Finding key strengths)
- I want to enjoy my next job. Aligning cultural preferences, values and needs
- How do I define my personal brand? Determining your uniqueness
What about my resume?
- (Writing a kick-ass targeted resume)
- I’m not on LinkedIn. Creating a fabulous profile
- And cover letters? Cracking the code
How do I tap into the hidden market?
- (Sneaking in the back door)
- I’m scared of Networking! Conquering the fear
- I’m not comfortable selling myself! Nailing that elevator pitch
How do I keep my strategy on track?
- (Building Action plans)
- I’m nervous about interviewing! Corralling the butterflies
- I love my job and want to stay. Tips for future-proofing
Just a few of the many questions we’ll conquer, any to add? Please drop a line in the comments box.
