{"id":2189,"date":"2025-01-17T10:06:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/womeninclimate\/?p=2189"},"modified":"2025-01-17T10:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:16:08","slug":"career-coaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/womeninclimate\/2025\/01\/17\/career-coaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Coaching"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We recently had the pleasure of hosting a one-hour Intentional Career coaching workshop for female scientists, led by the inspiring <a href=\"https:\/\/hannahnikeroberts.com\/\">Dr Hannah Roberts<\/a>, who joined us online. Dr Roberts, a leading expert in career development for women in STEM, introduced participants to her Career Pivots\u00ae\ufe0f Compass methodology\u2014a six-step process designed to help professionals find balance, confidence, and fulfilment. The workshop challenged the idea that working harder and longer leads to career success, instead emphasising the importance of intentional actions to create a purposeful and valued career. Attendees were guided through practical strategies to assess their current stage in the Intentional Career\u2122\ufe0f journey and identify what shifts are needed to move forward with clarity and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Roberts brought a wealth of expertise to the session. As the founder of Intentional Careers\u2122\ufe0f, author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Intentional Careers for STEM Women, and host of the top 5% global podcast Women in STEM Career &amp; Confidence, her insights were invaluable. With her background as a scientist, mother of three, and former managing director in both academia and corporate sectors, she provided participants with real-world strategies to tackle challenges such as the capability trap and career values conflicts. The session left attendees with clear action steps and a renewed sense of direction, empowered by Dr Roberts&#8217; passion for helping women design careers that are both fulfilling and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the event, participants were asked a thought-provoking question: Has your career unfolded by chance, or have you actively shaped it? For many of us, the idea of careers happening without much intention struck a chord. It\u2019s easy to fall into a path that simply presents itself, but the session emphasised the importance of taking control and being more purposeful in steering our professional journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion explored common reactions when we\u2019re dissatisfied with our work. Some people grit their teeth and bear it, others quietly disengage, while a few might speak up to instigate change or even decide to leave. However, the key takeaway was that to move from an unfulfilling career to one that is purposeful and valued, we need to be intentional. Rather than letting careers \u2018just happen\u2019, it\u2019s crucial to actively plan and focus on where we want to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several strategies were shared to help take charge of your career. Time and energy management was a key point, recognising that it\u2019s essential to prioritise tasks that align with long-term goals. Overcoming perceived limitations and building leadership pathways were also highlighted as critical steps in career growth. For those feeling stuck, the idea of a career pivot\u2014changing direction to better align with personal values\u2014was presented as a valuable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we were warned about two common career traps. The first is thinking that your career defines your identity\u2014a mindset that can limit personal fulfilment. 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