What is your theme song, Reader?

You know, the one you listen to when you are FEELING yourself? The one that reminds you of your greatness (and also amazing lip-syncing skills)? The song with the lyrics that inspire you to live the life for who you are now - not the person you put on like a shiny shirt at 23 and which now hangs in tatters (and is waaayyy too small!)

We should all have at least one of these songs close at all times. It is too easy to fall prey to limiting beliefs about ourselves, what we want in our work and lives, and if we can ever get it.

You see, I’m exactly like you and every other person who ever wanted to change careers:

Scared. Uncertain. Longing for many other things than what I was doing now. Stuck. Held captive by limiting beliefs like: “I just won’t make enough money doing [new thing] so just forget it” and “It’s so much safer working for someone else.”

Those saboteur thoughts had been with me for decades. Even after too many toxic work experiences “working for someone else.”

It wasn’t safer. I never stopped wanting other paths. But I ignored them for years.

I didn’t believe myself when I longed for other paths (almost ANY other job). I was holding fast to some deep fears.

I overcame them and got unstuck through coaching.
And so can you.

What would it be like to look forward to September (the unofficial "New Year" for most of us) with a clear plan of who are you are now, what you REALLY want and the confidence to go get it?

I know many of you have Summer Fridays - what better way to use that extra time?

And if you are recently laid off (I am so sorry), you may have outplacement services to help with resume formatting - but do they guide you in how to DECIDE what's next.

No.

OK, here is my theme song - the one that reminds me I can leave the painful work (and life) past behind now.

I have never felt happier in my life!​
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​Sharon Jones + The Dap-Kings Better Things​

I'm a better woman than I have been
'Cause I don't think about way back when
It takes two to love but only one to leave
It was you who did that dirty deed
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I got better things to do
Better things to do
Better things to do
Than remember you
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It's a brighter day than ever before
'Cause I don't think about you no more
I got a new life and I'm feeling right on
My head is high and my spirit is strong

More news from Fireworks Coaching:

New! Referral Program For anyone receiving this newsletter who refers me to a new client who purchases at least 6 sessions, YOU get a free 1 hour coaching session! (worth $249-$275 today) Former/current work colleagues? Professional organization friends? Neighbors? Happy hour sympathizers? Thank you in advance! Send 'em my way

Stay or Go Table Talk - June 28 It's back! Come join me June 28th from 12-1pm PT for the FREE Virtual Stay or Go Table Talk. ​ This is for you if you are at a career crossroads and don't know where to go. ​ This is for you if you have heard me say some intriguing things about making better career (and life!) decisions and want to know more. ​ This is for you if you want to be in an empathetic community with others experiencing #distressingwork - could be a current job, career path or a recent layoff. ​ This is for you if you want more for yourself in work AND life and need to rebuild your confidence to try again. ​ Come and get it! Learn to make great decisions

New coaching option ​Summer Stand Alone Discovery Session ​ Don't let summer plans get in the way of getting OUT of your distressing work/career situation and INTO a clear decision and path for what you want instead! ​ Start now with this 90 min Discovery session and book the remaining 9 sessions around your summer events for full confidence by fall.​ ​ Seriously, how many Fridays are you spending dreading Monday already? Start now

Upcoming Speaking Events OK, you can't go to these unless you are an alum of Tufts University or a member of the Nike Winged Women but I wanted to share some topics I am speaking on soon. August 7: The Courage to Speak Up: How Women Can Find Their Voice (Tufts Alumni Career Webinar) September 11: The Courage to Speak Up: How Women Can Find Their Voice (Nike Winged Women Webinar) September 5: The New Networking: Strategically Pain Free (Still secret virtual summit) ​ Want to hear more? Recommend I come to your organization and speak. Get private 1:1 coaching on these same topics. Tell me more

​LAGNIAPPE:​ I've been on several podcasts this year. This one in particular (click on image for YouTube version) explains how I coach in detail - and might give you some insights into working with me! ​ In this podcast, Paul Slater and I discuss: - How to use the principles of design thinking when evaluating yourself and your career - Specific considerations for women who are looking to change career direction - Differences between this approach and traditional career coaching. Get curious

Where do you want to get unstuck this summer?

Hang in there,
Becky

PS: What is YOUR theme song? Hit Reply and let me know.

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