The Authentic Career: Following the Path of Self-Discovery to Professional FulfillmentNew World Library, 2010 M09 24 - 240 pages Many people experience some degree of job dissatisfaction. But figuring out whether they should change themselves — or change jobs — isn't easy. Drawing on her business background, training as a social worker, and years as an executive coach, Maggie Craddock outlines a therapeutic process that carefully separates what the reader wants and needs from the often-frustrating demands of family and work. The author believes that identifying authentic career goals and strategies requires a careful examination of one's inner life. She clearly outlines the four-stage process — beginning with the Awareness Stage and ending with the Integration Stage — and includes exercises, examples, and inspirational quotes. Craddock gently guides the reader through the process, illustrating each stage with real-life examples, including stories from Fortune 500 CEOs and professional women returning to the workforce after having children. Ultimately a very hopeful book, The Authentic Career is a welcome companion on anyone’s career path. |
Contents
Your Mental Detective Work | 4 |
Your Monetary Detective Work | 25 |
The Mental Alchemy of Releasing the Shoulds | 36 |
EMOTIONAL OWNERSHIP | 53 |
The Physical Foundation of Success | 59 |
Identifying Your Dominant Roles | 73 |
Strengthening Your Authentic Self | 94 |
Building Relationships That Support Your Authentic Self | 122 |
Remaining True to Yourself Under Pressure | 139 |
Learning to Trust Your Inner World | 155 |
Using New Tools for Old Challenges | 162 |
Maintaining an Interdependent Perspective | 177 |
CONCLUSION | 196 |
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