What do you value?

 

  • •How do your values show up in the way you work? Is there any way to incorporate them more? 

  • •What goes in your career portfolio? Who are you beyond your role? 

  • •What new experiences would you like to try on? Why do you think they might be aligned with who you are? 

  • •What analogy describes your career? Why?








Breakout 2 (not yet ):

•What is one commitment you are making to yourself this year? 

  • •Why is it something that stretches you into the learning zone? Why is it meaningful to you? 

  • •How can you break it into manageable pieces and really measure progress? 













Breakout 3 (not yet)

Scenario: Not Sharing

Helen is a very senior and knowledgeable team member but has never taken the initiative to share her knowledge and best practices.  She would take on any challenging tasks, work on them, and submit the job once finished.  When asked to share, she always keeps silent.


 

Self SWOT

Personal Brand Canvas: click here

Strengths:

  • What experiences, achievements, and expertise differentiate me from others?

  • What qualities, skills, and credentials do I bring to the table?

  • What network of supporters do I have (i.e., sponsors, mentors, advocates)?

Weaknesses:

  • What are the areas of improvement that may hinder my career progression? What feedback have I received in performance reviews?

  • How can I address these weaknesses (i.e., gaps in my qualifications or experiences) and acquire the skills and knowledge to reach my career goals?

Opportunities:

  • What opportunities exist within my organization or industry for career growth (i.e., professional associations, nonprofit volunteering positions, thought leadership)?

  • Are there any emerging trends, technologies (i.e., AI, design thinking, etc.), or knowledge/capabilities that I can leverage to propel my career forward?

  • Are there any mentorship or coaching programs available that can support my career development?

Threats:

  • Are there any potential obstacles or challenges that may impede my career progression?

  • Are there any changes in the company structure (i.e., promotion/hiring freeze, layoffs, flat structure, etc) that could impact my career trajectory?

  • Are there any external factors (i.e., recessions, industry consolidation or automation) that could affect my career prospects?

 

Discuss:

•What was “wrong” with your network (if anything)?

  1.  Birds of a feather: Your contacts are too homogeneous, all like you.

  2. Network lag: Your network is about your past, not your future.

  3. Echo chamber: Your contacts are all internal; they all know each other.

  4. Pigeonholing: Your contacts can’t see you doing something different.

How can you share what you bring?

  • Context: Relevant challenges space you work in (short simple background)

  • Action: What you do in that space—
    I help, I build, I create, I connect, etc.

  • Audience: Who you help

  • Proof Point: Example of where you have done the above (Bonus— show your values)

  • LKF (little know fact): Interesting stat/fact, upcoming trend, something that would surprise people outside your area, but still be useful to them. Just ONE thing.