"Career" - probably the most overused and misunderstood word in business.
Let's cut through the noise and talk about what it really means.
No fluffy inspirational quotes.
Just true meaning.
In my own career journey from Banker to running my own business as Career Strategist, I've had the privilege of working with countless high-performing, talented, successful professionals.
Here's what's fascinating: ask ten leaders about their “career”, and you'll get ten distinctly different answers - each revealing a unique perspective on professional success.
I made a summary of these various viewpoints:
• IDENTITY: It's the professional foundation that shapes decision-making, drives behavior, and influences leadership style. It's not just about job titles - it's about becoming the professional you envision yourself to be.
• VEHICLE for IMPACT: For these professionals, career is the platform through which they implement significant change. Whether it's transforming organizations, mentoring future leaders, or revolutionizing industry practices, their focus is on measurable, meaningful impact.
• JOURNEY of MASTERY: These individuals see their career as a continuous evolution of expertise. They're driven by the pursuit of excellence, consistently seeking new challenges and opportunities to expand their capabilities.
• ECONOMIC ENGINE: A pragmatic yet powerful perspective - career as the mechanism for creating financial independence and generating wealth. It's about strategic moves that maximize both impact and income.
• LEGACY: More than just immediate achievements, this view focuses on long-term influence. It's about creating lasting changes in their industry, building sustainable organizations, or developing future generation leaders.
• SELF-EXPRESSION: Here, career becomes the canvas for applying unique talents and perspectives. It's where individual strengths align with market needs to create distinctive professional value.
… and here's what I know for sure – both from my own experiences as well as from the hundreds of powerful professionals I’ve worked with:
When your work aligns with your natural talents, everything just clicks. ✨
- The impostor syndrome fades
- The Sunday-scaries disappear
- Lower the risk of burnout
- Performance increases
- Work becomes... well, actually quite energizing.
🔍 Direct question to you: Which of these perspectives resonates most with your professional journey? Or do you see your career through a different lens entirely?
Share your views below 👇 I’m really curious!
Let's have a meaningful dialogue about what "career" truly means in today's professional landscape.
(This is part 1 of my no-nonsense series on career fundamentals - follow along if you're ready to align your talents with substantial professional growth)
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Hi, I’m Eva – a former Banker turned Career Strategist.
No fluff, all impact.
I help powerful professionals align their talent with opportunity, so work becomes joyful and energizing again.
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