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This whole process has given me such a heart for those who are seeking a career change – I’ve gained a perspective I didn’t understand or appreciate until going through this myself. I know the feeling when the last check is deposited in your bank account and you have a mortgage to pay, the e x c i t e m e n t of what you would do if ANYTHING was possible, and the self-doubt that begins to creep in when your application efforts are quashed with the dreaded, “thanks, but no thanks” email. There is so much great information that is available for free on the internet, and I certainly took advantage of that resource, but soon found I was drowning in information and not spending precious time in action. A key person in my support network was my Executive Coach, Cristin Downs.
I’m a huge fan of the coaching model and knew that working with the right person could shorten my out-of-work time gap by helping me stay in motion by working on the right things. I chose to work with Cristin Downs because of her expertise in partnering with career pivoters and found I really appreciated her candor and humor while doing critical work! Cristin has a vast array of resources that I utilized to baby-step through each phase of the career search process and I especially loved that I could work with her at my pace. She helped me set attainable, yet lofty goals and held me accountable to those goals throughout the process. The investment in Cristin’s partnership was invaluable for the skills I gained and for the outcome of our work together – an exciting, new career!
For those who are in the midst of career changes or contemplating a change, I want to encourage you to not do this work alone. Surround yourself with a positive support network and remember that your worth is not tied to your job. You are amazing and worthy and there is a very fortunate organization that will be rewarded with your talents soon!
So, I was hesitant to have an executive coach from the get-go and thought I had all the answers. I was getting interviews left and right, but after 14 years of not having been the interviewee, there was a skillset I needed to dust off. Being in law enforcement, you need to be confident, quick minded, and correct 100% of the time; it’s a mindset you must have to thrive. Well, my wife decided to sign me up for Cristin’s services, it was decided that I’d give it a go! I never do anything less than 100% effort, and this wouldn’t be any different. I had four interviews within two and a half weeks – so its time to polish off my interview techniques and get back to that grindstone. Well, Cristin immediately impressed me with her knowledge, responsiveness, openness and dedication to me as a client. Her insight into what I was doing correctly, and what I could improve was key. I loved working with Cristin and would highly recommend her to anyone having issues from deciding what path they want from life all the way to polishing off those squeaky interview responses.
Everything with Cristin was natural; it flowed like we’d been friends for years. The feedback I was getting was critical and within a short period of time proved to be more beneficial than I can express. She was a stranger. Now, she’s my go-to. If there’s anyone on the fence – take my advice – make that leap. Sign up!
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