by Meredith Walters | Mar 21, 2017 | Blog, Career Change, Common Challenges, Fear
One of the most common concerns I hear from people who want to find more fulfilling work is that they don’t want to start over. Starting over—whether it’s in a new field, new role, or new organization—definitely has its challenges. For one thing, in many industries...
by Meredith Walters | Jan 24, 2017 | Blog, Career Change, Common Challenges, Fear
I know how helpful it can be to hear about people like you who have made successful career changes, especially those who have overcome common challenges along the way. With that in mind, this week I want to share with you Jeff Leon’s story so you can learn exactly how...
by Meredith Walters | Jul 26, 2016 | Blog, Common Challenges, Fear
In my last blog post I wrote about my key to dealing with anxiety. Since this is a subject so close to my heart (and my nervous system), I was inspired to offer a few more tips for what to do when it feels like anxiety is going to overwhelm you. While it’s incredibly...
by Meredith Walters | Jul 12, 2016 | Blog, Career Change, Common Challenges, Fear
I’m anxious. Most of my clients are anxious. Some of the most intelligent, loving, and talented people I know are anxious. As if our natural inclinations weren’t enough, career change is basically a breeding ground for anxiety. Change is by definition new and...
by Meredith Walters | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog, Common Challenges, Fear, How to Make Decisions
“My mind is a bad neighborhood that I try not to go into alone. –Anne Lamott I know how easy it is to get stuck in your head. When my brain isn’t churning with thoughts, memories, worries, plans, analyses, or trying to figure something out, it’s attempting to...
by Meredith Walters | Feb 2, 2016 | Career Change, Common Challenges, Fear
I realized yesterday that I’m terrified. Rattled. Completely unnerved. Though it’s not something I’m thrilled to admit so publicly, I wanted to share because it’s helped me realize something important. It started when I woke up yesterday morning from an uneasy sleep...
