Friday Focus: Career Transition + Reentering The Work Force with Laura Berman Fortgang

<p class="p1">If you have been considering making a transition in your career or you have been out of the world of work for a while but don’t know how to re-enter, this interview is for you! Laura Berman Fortgang draws on 25 years of experience as a sought-after coach, best-selling author, and tv personality (she even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show).  Talking to Laura, it’s easy to see why her Ted Talk has garnered over 1.5 million views.  Laura’s coaching practice helps people find their calling and she counts celebrities and Fortune 100 companies among her clients.  Her wisdom will provide you with useful tools to navigate career transitions.  All of the show notes can be found at <a href= "http://thegoodlifecoach.com/236."><span class= "s1">thegoodlifecoach.com/236.</span></a></p> <p class="p2">WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:</p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">How to figure out your skillset. What do you have experience with doing well?</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Why you can + should factor in your volunteer and fundraising experience.</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Why your resume doesn’t dictate what you should do next</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">The value of doing informational interviews and joining networking groups.</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Pay attention to what kind of help people seek you out for – this is a clue.</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Ask yourself “What’s possible for others if I did this work?”</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Ask “Can I live this lifestyle with my hobby?”</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Ask, “Who are you?  What do you care about and what do you want to impact? Make decisions from there, and more!</span></li> </ol> <p class="p2"><strong>RESOURCES MENTIONED</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s2"><strong>Website +</strong> <strong>Freebie</strong>: <a href= "http://www.nowwhatcoaching.com/"><span class= "s1">www.nowwhatcoaching.com</span