Como você pode ajustar suas metas de carreira quando suas prioridades mudam?

It's okay to take a step back in your career to focus on other priorities besides work. Let me repeat. It's okay to take a step back and/or pivot careers. When I was younger, I always thought I'd be on that fast track towards being an executive at a major Fortune 500 company. Little did I know that I'd be missing out a ton on my personal life, including missing very important life lessons that would have made me a better, more rounded individual and employee. Life happens and it's okay. Pivots are a natural part of life and often times, it's futile fighting against them. Embrace each pivot with curiosity and openness, and trust me, you'll always learn a thing or two. And guess what? You'll have plenty of time to get back on that horse!

Have you entered a destination on Google maps and taken a suggested route, but then there is a roadblock or an accident and you get stuck? What do you do? You look for alternative routes - may be longer, less used, but the destination remains the guiding point. Adjusting your career goals is like this - your goals evolve in response to changing circumstances, but you can still head in a direction you choose. Ask yourself - what you want to BE (your values/what matters to you - success, balance, autonomy etc), DO (kind of work/skills you use), HAVE (tangible assets). This becomes your compass according to which you adjust your career goals. Pro tip - do this only for the next 2-3 years. Anything longer than that is difficult to predict.

Having a clear understanding of your personal values is crucial to determining your priorities. Like a compass, your career goals should always align with your values as you encounter the decision forks in your career journey. Knowing your values will help you to determine which goals will give you true fulfillment, even as your priorities change through the seasons of professional life.

Our career is not a fixed linear point into the future. We shape it as we go along & to that extent, pivoting is as much part of one's career as goal-setting is. However, often, we are not able to shift our goals due to changes in priorities because: 1) We have self-doubt - are we running away from the challenges faced? What if the path didn't work out? What if we are pivoting too early? An unrelated piece of advice and evidence often makes us nervous, and we don't garner enough strength to change our plans. 2) We lack trusted advisors - Whether you are a solopreneur or someone just starting up or letting go of a promotion, we all need trusted advisors to navigate the complexities of a career change.

The best way to navigate your career is to assess where you are in life honestly. If you are early in your career with fewer competing priorities, such as a spouse, children, or other dependencies, it makes sense to make bets on yourself. As you mature in your career and life you must weigh how changing roles, taking a promotion, or changing companies will impact other areas of your life. For most of us, we do not have infinite hours in the day or unlimited financial resources, so we make choices that suit us and meet us where we are which leads to a life well lived with life-work balance.

A few years ago, I found myself suddenly jobless. My position became redundant following a company restructuring. And just like that, I found myself joining scores of other unemployed individuals. I had to figure out what to do next - return to employment or seek new opportunities. Initially, I tried both. And if you've ever searched for a job then you know it is a full-time endeavour. Needless to say, I let that dream go a few months later (a story for another day) and fully embraced the online freelancing path. My process: - I took a skills inventory to identify my transferable skills. - Knowing my skill set, I identified my ideal clients and began reaching out. - Discovered amazing online communities and got mentors in the new field.

Many years before, in my college, I and one of our professors were discussing career change and we came up witn what we called as the pH test for a career switch. There are 3Ps and 3Hs which can help us make the right choices. These are: P - Purpose - why are you making a change? P - Passion - is this change aligned to your passion? P - Promotion - Does this change elevate your career level? H- Hike - What kind of hike is expected -in compensation, role, portfolio and so on H - Headstart - Will this shift bring you closer to your desired goals in future H - Happiness - Will the desired change make you happier than you are now? Think about these and you will find, you will be close to your preferred right choices.

When my priorities have shifted, being flexible was key in adapting to a new circumstance. One tip is to reassess your goals and determine what aligns best with your current priorities. Another tip is reviewing your values. When your life aligns with your values, you are more likely to feel fulfilled and satisfied in what you have to do. Finally taking care of yourself throughout this process is equally important. Prioritize self-care activities that restore and increase your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By managing your mental and physical health, you can feel more relaxed, focused, motivated and accepting of the new circumstances. Mate Rivera-Uribe Executive Leadership Coach

This can be challenging to do, especially with little to no direction. However, you'll notice an immediate change once you make a conscious effort to actively explore options. Often times, we're mostly just satisfied with passive exploring options whereas actively exploring options will merit more fruit. The intentionality of doing so will instill discipline and accountability into your search.

As you think about options, it is helpful to understand the answer to: "Who do I want to become?" Maybe you want to become a person who: - can publish articles in a journal - consults and guides others in a particular area - is known as a subject matter expert in one topic - wants to learn a little about a lot of things - is crafy enough to pivot from one career to another - wants to turn a hobby (like traveling) into a career When you envision all the things you want to become, your options will expand and you won't feel so restricted.

I agree that your goal should be specific - otherwise you will remain unclear and not get results. A deadline is important to keep yourself accountable; but beyond that I advocate for some ease and flexibility because otherwise the process can become stressful. And we are less likely to follow through as a result.

I always recommend scheduling the tasks in your diary as the ultimate action. Otherwise the action plan might just leave somewhere and you will struggle to turn it into reality. You need to put all the chances on your side!

This so critical, especially as we grow and move on up in our career. I remember when I was just an early grad when one of my mentors gave me such critical and crucial advice on this. "Tell people -- especially your main supporters - how far you want to go and they'll do everything in their power to get you there." This advice has stuck with me over the last decade. And better yet, communicate your goals with people who will keep you accountable and want to see you win.

Connect all the dots and weave them together to create a cohesive path towards your goals. To be successful, you need to align your vision, values, and actions. This will create a clear path towards your goals. Embracing challenges and learning from them is important. Every experience, good or bad, can help you reach your objectives. Stay focused, determined, and resilient. Make sure every action you take contributes to your success.

On that point I would say it depends on the goal. If it's personal and a decent career change, you may prefer to keep it to a close circle of people who will support you no matter what. If you need the support of networks, then LinkedIn is a great place to start.

One thing I've found helpful is identifying individuals that have scheduled goals you are seeking. Gaining knowledge about their journey can be helpful in understanding certain expectations., but be mindful to find people that are supportive and willing to help you talk through your goals. I always encouraged people to see the possibilities beyond their current role.

Review the SMART goals you made. Do they still resonate with you? If not, put it away and make a new draft of your goals. Write your goals through the lens of where you are now, not where you think you should be. Before doing that though, first write down your current priorities. Do you want to move to the C-suite? Make more money? Spend more time on your hobbies? Write it down! Next, see if they fit together. If not, what can you do to bring them more in alignment? After that, you’ll be able to make better goals that reflect your current priorities. As your priorities change, so too should your goals. Your goals should always reflect where you are and want to be. And when they don’t, it’s time to do some reflection and revision.

If you're early on in your career, make sure you nurture and maintain those friends you're starting with in new hire orientation! Some of my best friends are from my early days at my first company, and it's been a blessing that they're still in my orbit today. It's amazing to see how far we've grown, especially since we started as interns! They'll eventually be the main people you'll call when you're having a bad day at work, or one of the first people to call when you get a raise, promotion or new title. They'll also be some of your closest connections, and eventually some of your oldest, who will call you out and keep you accountable on your goals and decisions - both on the work and personal front. Find them and nurture them.

Every goal does not have to be concrete and measurable. While metrics may be appropriate for some goals, they don't apply to all. It is OK to work toward improvements that you cannot (or don't to) quantify, such as: - eating a more nutritious diet - gaining knowledge by reading - initiating more conversations with your network - stopping in the moment and taking a break when the world feels heavy Small, daily actions can add up to long-term habits. There is no right or wrong way to define and track your goals. Be flexible and explore different methods, because what works for others may not work for you!