Embrace Change
Hello Sheeba,
Fall reminds me of all the things that begin to change outside in nature and inside my home. My husband usually knows this only too well as I bring in the decor that reflects the fall season.
In the services I provide to my clients, I am often reminded of the changes they are also going through during this time. Some companies focus on prioritizing their goals for the second part of the year, businesses consider changes in products that reflect consumer demands, leaders consider how to transition to a new career, perhaps, and the list goes on.These types of discussions often come up during a training with a group or a 1-1 conversation with a client.
With change comes uncertainty. And uncertainty does not feel good to many people. However, change is the catalyst that pushes us beyond our comfort zone. It reminds us of what we know and what is still left to learn and explore.
One of the biggest changes for any leader I support is their decision to make a change in their career. These decisions are not often impulsive and take enormous energy and time. If you are feeling any of these, then you should consider making a change!
YOU NEED A NEW CHALLENGE:
An internal motivator for many is the challenges that they experience. I will tell you that for myself, on a given day, I am totally fine without another challenge :). Yet, many thrive on a challenge in life. If your job has become too mundane for you, and opportunities are not available so you can be challenged, then this might be a reason to search for a new role in the company or elsewhere.
YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON OTHER THINGS:
Life can change over the years, and sometimes our priorities shift. After the pandemic, the priority for many changed. Defining moments in our lives will affect us in more ways than one. This happened to me when my parents passed away, and it reminded me to be purposeful in my focus.
YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT:
If you continue to experience a toxic work environment, this will eventually spill into the quality of your work and your personal life. You even begin to question your competence after a while. I have seen too many leaders drained after experiencing this type of environment. Allow this type of experience to inform you of questions you can ask during the interview process.
Change in our lives is inevitable. I have just shared a short list of the various reasons that might catalyze your change. Although uncertainty can exist, this is when I thank God for my faith, knowing all will work out even when it doesn't seem to line up with my expectations. Embrace change and take one step at a time.
INSPIRATION:
I was recently featured in an interview with Team Subkit where I was able to talk about what I do and why I love it! You can read it here!
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Ayesha Malik, a female judge, was appointed to Pakistan's Supreme Court for the first time in the country's history in January, 2022.
55-year-old Ayesha Malik graduated from Harvard Law School. She worked in corporate law for over ten years. She was then appointed as a judge to a Lahore High Court.
There were only two female judges on the bench, and 45 males. At a conference, Malik said, having more female judges would help women access justice."
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 Sheeba Varghese is a strategic partner for your talent development solutions and the author of Confidence, Clarity & Ease: A Guide For Emerging Leaders To Thrive. Her passion is to inspire and equip men and women to lead with excellence and authenticity within the spheres of influences that they are called to impact in life. The spheres may be in a home, on a team, in a classroom, among partners in a firm, or within management, to name a few.
Sheeba works with:
Senior Leaders and professionals who want to develop stronger leadership skills, have impact and move forward in their careers
Teams who want to work cohesively within their organizations
Coaches who want to renew or apply for certification with ICF
If you want to improve your leadership skills, transition from managing to leading, ensure your team is amazingly successful, increase your own self-awareness and progress your career, or you aspire to be a masterful coach for your clients, then Sheeba would love to support you. She works with clients globally, both face-to-face, phone or by Zoom.
In her time apart from clients, Sheeba enjoys time with her husband, Santosh, and their 2 sons, Sam and Steven. She loves great movies, a good book, decorating and dining at the wonderful restaurants in the Bay Area.
Tel: 650-741-6545
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