Stuck in Your Career? You Need A (Strategic) Career Plan

Building Up Women In Property

I speak to women all the time who feel stuck in their careers. They dream of making a big impact in the world and achieving great things, but they don't know how to move forward. If you can relate to this feeling, stay tuned because today I’m sharing how to take those significant leaps and move the needle forward so you can realise that rewarding and fulfilling career you've always dreamt of. First, I want to highlight the three main reasons why I see women feeling stuck in their careers:
1. Ambition Without Direction: Many of you have grand career aspirations and want to make an impact, but you aren’t sure how to get there. Without a clear roadmap, the journey can seem daunting and unachievable, so it’s easier to just stay put.
2. Self-Doubt and Lack of Motivation: Some women get stuck in their careers because they feel unmotivated, undervalued, and unsure of themselves. This self-doubt, and maybe even imposter syndrome, doesn’t just impact your work but all areas of your life.
3. Work-Life Imbalance: Taking on too many commitments or chronically working long hours will take a toll on your health and your relationships. You end up depleted, with no time or energy for things outside of work.
These issues are even more prevalent for women working in male-dominated industries like property. Not only do women have to overcome significant biases in the workplace, but they are also often held to a higher standard than their male counterparts. This frustrating environment leads to burnout and is the reason many women leave for other industries.
But it’s essential to remember that change will come if more women stay in the industry, rise through the ranks, and become the role models they didn’t have. I know it’s a tall order, but by showing up and contributing to this change, we can also achieve the fulfilling careers we dream of.
So, how do we do that? The key is to create a strategic, career plan and that means stepping back to think about your career from a broad, long-term perspective.
1. Develop a roadmap that integrates your career goals, personal values, and desired lifestyle.
2. Develop the ability to seize opportunities in real-time, and stay committed to continuous learning, and personal growth.
3. Identify what you are good at and where you need improvement.
4. Build a network that surrounds you with people who support your goals.
A strategic career plan is different from a short-term career or development plan. While short-term plans focus on specific milestones, a strategic plan sets long-term goals and creates a vision for your future. Think about what you want to achieve in your career over the next 10 or 20 years. Focus on your values and create systems to support them. Define what meaningful action looks like for you and take steps to align your efforts with your long-term goals.
If you need help getting started with your strategic career plan, reach out to me on LinkedIn. I’m happy to give pointers and get those creative juices flowing. You've got this, my friend. Enjoy the process, and I look forward to seeing you thrive.
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