| | In this issue Personal Note & Life Lesson: Riding the roller coaster Career Corner: 4 Career Risks Worth Trying What's New and Cool: Identifying Your Purpose Coaching Group
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Stock market got you down? Why not invest in you! Check out this high return investment in your future: the Creating Your Own Path Career Coaching Program. This three month private coaching program includes all the tools and access to me you’ll need to get your career on track. Set up your complimentary consultation to learn more. | Hi Isodifj! Spring is on its way! The flowers are starting to pop up here in Atlanta and I’m excited to start spending more time outside with baby Vaughn. This month I am back to work full time and am looking forward to helping you achieve your career goals this year. In this issue's Personal Note & Life Lessons, you'll get a tip for how to better handle the up's and down's of life. In Career Corner, find out what career risks are really worth trying - the risks that can move you effectively towards your goals. Finally, do you need help defining your life and career direction, and identifying your passion? Then check out my coaching group Identifying Your Purpose beginning May 7th. Until next month! Here’s to having a career you love, 
Hallie Crawford
Personal Note & Life Lesson  There's a new man in town and he's running the show – my new baby Vaughn. He is 4 months already. I can’t believe it. Being a mom is wonderful and… it certainly has its ups and downs. Some days he’s all smiles and sleeps well, other days he’s cranky and doesn’t want to sleep at all. Taking care of a little one can feel like a life of extremes – pure joy when he smiles at you, and frustration when he cries for a long time. You never know what to expect! This can make you crazy, or it can be a lesson in appreciating the extremes. They make life more vibrant and passionate. I personally would rather have the ups and downs than complete monotony. But, the trick is to learn not to be pulled up and down emotionally along with the extremes. It’s a trick I’m still learning :) One way I try to do this is to observe what’s going on around me when something is stressful, instead of getting pulled into it – to step outside of the stressful or difficult situation.
Do you allow yourself to get pulled up and down? Many people do - and we all have our good days and bad days. Notice your reaction this month to the stressful situations in your life. Focus on remaining calmer and try observing what’s going on, instead of being sucked into it. See how it changes the effect of a situation on how you feel and – on your ability to deal with it.
What's New and Cool Identifying Your Purpose Coaching Group Are you completely lost about what you want to do in your career?
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Do you have areas of your life where you feel "stuck"? Many times the reason you can’t move forward in your personal and career goals, is because you aren’t clear about what you really want. If you need help defining your life and career direction, then this is the perfect place to start. Find out how you can live your life with greater passion and purpose, narrow your career interests to the one that truly excites you, and find your direction! Go here to learn more. The coaching group starts May 7th. Flying Solo: Career Transition Tips for Singles Don’t let your single status hold you back from the career you’ve always wanted! Finally…here is a book that gives singles the boost they need to make a career change. Click here to pre-order your copy today. F*r*ee Tool for College Grads: Career Coach Corner - Facebook Group for Career Seekers Not sure what you want to be when you grow up? Don't want to settle for less than a job you truly enjoy? Do your options seem limited or overwhelmingly unlimited? The Career Seekers Career Coach Corner Discussion Forum can help you find your passion, learn how to turn it into a career path, and successfully navigate your career transition. Join today! It's f*r*ee and you can receive personalized career advice.
Where's Hallie In February, I was thrilled to contribute to and be published in four articles. Click on the links below to get some bonus career advice! The article 4 Career Risks Worth Trying from Yahoo HotJobs is this month’s Career Corner feature. "Learning to say no at work" Metro News Canada - February 27, 2008
"4 Career Risks Worth Trying" Yahoo HotJobs - February 19, 2008
"Writers' Strike Set to End" MainStreet - February 10, 2008
"Is Your Degree Recyclable?" MSN - February 2008
Career Corner 4 Career Risks Worth Trying This month’s Career Corner is from a recent article that I was interviewed for posted on Yahoo! HotJobs By Denene Brox, for Yahoo! HotJobs Taking calculated risks in your career can help you reach your goals. Below are some of the common career risks that you may grapple with, and how to weigh your options. RISK: Going Back to School Making the financial and time commitment to go back to school for an advanced degree or certification can feel overwhelming. Factoring into the equation family responsibilities or not being able to quit your job to focus on school can make furthering your education feel like a heavier burden. Weighing your options: "First you need to know your end goal and what you are trying to achieve by going back to school, such as a raise or changing career paths," advises career coach Hallie Crawford. "Next, determine if going back to school helps you achieve this goal by talking to your boss and mentors. In some fields an advanced degree matters, in others it really doesn't." RISK: Changing Careers So many people hate their jobs yet toil away daily because sticking with the familiar feels safe. There are a number of reasons why people are unhappy on the job, including being in a profession that does not utilize their passions and interests. Weighing your options: With increased company layoffs, no one is immune to losing a job. Finding work that you love should be a priority in your career. Mitigate the risk of career change by doing research before you make the leap so that you'll know what to expect from your new career in terms of salary ranges, and what the work is really like. "There's always some amount of risk, but if you are truly unhappy the risk is worth it," says Crawford. RISK: Saying 'No' to Added Responsibility
If your boss is saddling you with more responsibility with a project or promotion, be sure you understand exactly what that will mean for your success. Not all promotions are created equal, and you can quickly become the office doormat if you constantly take on projects that may not have high enough visibility to move your career forward. Weighing your options: Saying no to more money or recognition is often hard to justify. Your friends, family, and colleagues may think you're crazy for passing up a promotion. But you have to follow your gut instincts. In weighing your options, ask yourself if this project or promotion will really move your forward. RISK: Starting a Business More people are going into business for themselves than ever before. Many dream of being their own boss but find the risk of giving up a regular paycheck, health insurance, and retirement accounts too high. Weighing your options: Do your research (including health care options), save money, and build contacts in your industry while you're still working in your current job. "Business ownership is a risk and it's not for the faint of heart," says business coach Dresdene Flynn-White. "However, the risks can be mitigated by financial and mental preparation. If someone wants to learn about business ownership, they should work part time in a small business to get that reality check."
Need help with your career search or transition? Contact me for support. If you'd like to use these tips in your newsletter or website: You can, as long as you include this "blurb" with it: Hallie Crawford, certified Career Coach is changing the way people feel about work-from just a paycheck to a fulfilling endeavor that is an extension of their purpose and passion. If you're ready to have a career you love, learn more about Hallie at http://www.HallieCrawford.com. Want to see more tips like this one? Visit and bookmark my Career Tips Blog.
Hallie Recommends Your personality type is one of the most important things to keep in mind when identifying the ideal career for you. This is a book I recommend to anyone looking to change their career path. It will help you avoid careers that you will not enjoy, and most importantly, can help you discover the career that is the best fit for you based on your personality type. Tieger, Paul D., and Barron, Barbara. Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type
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