1. WEEK 13
Trying It On

2. This Week’s Takeaway:
To know if a direction is right, you must go out and try it on – physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically and spiritually. Don’t leap until you’ve explored. 2

3. 5 Steps to Trying It On
Research it as much as possible online – articles, videos, interviews
Physically live identity – take on a client pro bono, volunteer, shadow, intern
“Feel” the experience fully
Process what you’ve learned – honor it
Refine your decisions 3 3

4. STAY where you are, but want more success and recognition
The Four Buckets
STAY where you are, but want more success and recognition
NEW job
NEW career
START a NEW business 3 4

5. STAY but more success What does more “success” look like
Identify 3 concrete ways you could obtain greater reward and success
Get 360 feedback
Ask your sponsor or mentor for new ideas
Speak to your supervisor about wanting to contribute in a deeper way
Participate in a new project that will give you more exposure 3 5

6. NEW Job
What specific role do you want to play? Are you ready/equipped for this role?
Identify 30 potential ideal employers
Research everything you can about these firms and roles
Find the organizations online and locate contacts who might be able to introduce you
Reach out to the 10 most helpful colleagues you have – “Do you know anyone who would be helpful to speak with?”
Know what you bring to the table
Network, network, network 3 6

7. NEW Career Define the new career concretely
Find a way to live the professional identity of it
More training
Shadow
Talk to those who are succeeding at it and those who have failed at it
Find a mentor who can help
Create a transition plan 3 7

8. START/LAUNCH a new business
Read The E-Myth Revisited, Michael Gerber
Follow my Forbes blog and entrepreneurial experts
Take a class at local women’s biz development center
Shadow someone running similar biz
Join organizations that support biz growth
Meet with SCORE.org for help with business, marketing, and financial plan and competitive analysis
Understand the funding necessary
Surround yourself with entrepreneurial thinkers 8

9. Have You Tried It On? Does it fit? Not running away? Aligned with:
Personality
Mission/Purpose
Values
Financial Needs
Family Values
Geographic Preferences
Lifestyle
Natural Talents
Skills You Like to Use
People You Respect
You ready to make it happen? 3 9

10. It means there is a BLOCK and deep resistance in the way
Still Stuck?
It means there is a BLOCK and deep resistance in the way
Involves paralysis from:
Mindset Trauma
Fear
Anxiety
Lack of Self-Esteem
Lack of Self-Confidence and Self-Trust
Inability to Decide
Inability to Act 10

11. Time for Help
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Jumpstart Your Career Change (4 sessions)
Career Breakthrough Program (10 sessions)
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12. This week’s learning: Key Takeaways
What is the one “bucket” you feel most excited about today?
What have you done to thoroughly explore, research, and try on this new direction?
What do you need to do further, to ensure that this isn’t just a vain pipedream?
If you can’t move and can’t decide, get more help. 12