Following your own path in your career is one of the most liberating and empowering decisions you can make. It’s a choice that speaks to authenticity, self-awareness, and the courage to create a life that’s truly aligned with who you are. I believe the most rewarding career will reflect your unique strengths, passions, and values - because you need those to thrive and make the impact you desire.

I believe the most rewarding career will reflect your unique strengths, passions, and values - because you need those to thrive and make the impact you desire.

The Pressure to Conform

From a young age, we are often conditioned to follow a certain blueprint for success - go to school > get your qualification(s) > find a ‘good’ job > work your way up the ladder, etc. And, there’s nothing inherently wrong with this path, but we must recognise that it doesn’t work for everyone.

Many of us find that the traditional route doesn’t fulfill our deeper needs for purpose, creativity, and autonomy. Yet, the pressure to conform can be overwhelming. We may worry about disappointing our families, appearing as though we’re falling behind our peers, or even becoming a social outcast.

But, the conventional path is just one of many ways to build a career.

The Power of Authenticity

When you choose to follow your own path, you’re embracing your authentic self. This isn’t just a trending feel-good concept - it has real, tangible benefits for your career because it can help you to tap into your strengths and passions, leading to work that feels meaningful and fulfilling.

When you’re aligned with your true self, it’s true that you’re more likely to find joy in what you do, which will fuel that motivation.

I also think that when you’re brave enough to show up as your true self, you’re more likely to connect with ‘your’ people; like-minded individuals, clients, and employers who resonate with your values and vision. This leads to more genuine relationships and opportunities that align with your long-term goals.

Redefining Success

Success is a deeply personal concept, yet it’s often defined by societal standards (a high salary, fancy job title, etc), but have you taken a moment to think about what success means to you?

“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
~ Maya Angelou

Whatever your definition of success, it’s important that it reflects your values, not someone else’s.

Overcoming Fear and Doubt

Stepping into the unknown and taking risks is likely to be what puts most people off from making changes in their career.

You’ll find yourself wondering whether you’re making the right choices and you’ll probably worry about what others will think of you if things don’t work out.

But remember, growth & development happens outside of your comfort zone.

Working with me allows you to explore the ‘uncomfortable zone’ in a safe but challenging way. Identifying what makes it uncomfortable and getting clarity on how to potentially overcome those areas, helps to reduce the fear. Highlighting possible risks can also help to bring the challenge up close and work through it together.

The Importance of Wellbeing

On your path to career or lifestyle change, you’ll almost definitely find yourself grappling with your inner critic - the ‘little’ voice inside your mind that questions your worth, doubts your decisions, and tells you that you’re not good enough. This inner critic is often rooted in past experiences and the societal pressures we’ve unintentionally internalized.

Recognising that you have the power to redefine your own narrative and to quieten down the critical voices is essential for your wellbeing.

Prioritising self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and seeking help when needed will all help to sustain your energy and focus.

Remember - wellbeing is not a buzzword. It’s not a trend. Wellbeing isn’t just about physical health; it’s about nurturing your mental and emotional health.

The Ripple Effect of Living Authentically

When you follow your own career path, you’re not just impacting your own life - you’re setting an example for others. You’re showing those around you that it’s okay to pursue what truly matters to you. You’re demonstrating that success doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

This ripple effect can be incredibly powerful and give other people the permission and inspiration to do the same.

Without really knowing it - you’ll contribute to a world where people are more connected to their purpose, more fulfilled in their work, and more compassionate towards one another.

The ripple effect demonstrated perfectly in nature.

So - how do you craft your own path?

Whether you’re at the beginning of your career journey or considering a change, I’m here to help you.

I work 1:1 with people at all levels of their career. Working careers can often follow a one size fits all approach. The work I do around career development is to explore your current and future career goals. Managers and Mentors support in the workplace but sometimes an external view of business and the working world can sometimes be helpful. Internal hierarchies and politics can sometime cloud our views which can sometime cause us to have limiting beliefs. By working with an external coach, conversations can be entirely confidential with no fear of any recourse.By having an objective view can also offer up a different mindset alongside alternative market insights.

“I am never really sure if expectations outweigh what is realistic in the time frame for coaching, but I am really over the moon with where we got to in the 3 sessions we had. I started feeling a bit lost and unclear on my worth and finished feeling confident to have the right conversations about my career development and with very senior people in the business too.”
~ Jess

Working with Bloom & Rise

In a world that’s constantly trying to mould you into something else, making a change is a courageous and impactful decision. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

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