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15 career goals that are not ‘get promoted’

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For a culture that places so much value on our working time, we have an incredibly limited perspective of careers. There’s a belief that’s been ingrained in all of us that if we stop striving for more, we’re being complacent. This leads to us feeling eternally dissatisfied – frustrated if we’re not giving it our all in the workplace, guilty if we are and feel like we owe more to the rest of our lives.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Our career absolutely can be a source of fulfillment, pride, and even enjoyment. This change, however, isn’t going to come from our boss or a new job description.

Creating a fulfilling career has to begin with a shift in our mindset – from ‘end goal’ thinking that tells us only money and title goals matter (goals that are only really achievable once or twice a year!) to believing that every opportunity we take to develop ourselves is a goal achieved.

There are so many goals you can set to motivate yourself in the year ahead that don’t require you to leave your company or advocate for a raise. To inspire you to think bigger about your own career goals, and inspired by the incredible wins I have seen my own clients achieve, I’m sharing a list of 15 career focused goals you can set this year that have nothing to do with getting a promotion or raise!

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Develop a networking strategy that allows you to build and foster in company and in-industry relationships

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Define a personal brand that supports future career transitions
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Tackle ‘learning opportunities’ from previous annual reviews hand on via special projects
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Practice public speaking and engaging presentation skills
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Develop thought leadership content and platform to make a name for themselves in the wider industry
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Uncover what a dream job really looks like for you in the future
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Devise a strategy to overcome impostor syndrome in your current position
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Shift the dynamics and working patterns of a struggling team
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Develop communication strategies that allow you to be at your best, in any setting
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Identify the source of your chronic career burnout and resolve it

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Gathering sponsors and advocates for an upcoming transition

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Being a strong team leader with a system to support your team members

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Finding an ideal workflow that lets you actually end your day at a reasonable hour

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Re-integrate powerfully after a leave of absence or maternity leave

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Create a plan of action to spearhead your first independent project

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LAURA WELDY

I help smart, ambitious career women go from undervalued in the ‘Pre-Suite’ to confident leading in the C-Suite.

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I hope this gives you some ideas on how to energize your own career in the months ahead. If you need support defining goals that will move you toward a better day to day career experience, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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