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Invest in Your Green Career: 8 Must-Answer Questions for Sustainability and Environmental Professionals
Decades ago, the green sector was in its infancy, and I found myself among the first group of young individuals in the early 1990s who were eager to work in this emerging field. However, opportunities were scarce at the time. Fast forward to today, and the green sector has not only exploded in size but has also become highly professionalized. Specialized degrees in natural resource conservation, once non-existent, are now offered by universities. The green sector boasts hundreds of international job opportunities, reflecting its growth and transformation.
The real and surprising role of purpose in your conservation careeR
As individuals immersed in the conservation and sustainability sector, we often find ourselves engrossed in the central mission of our organizations: clean air, clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a sustainable future. When asked about our purpose, we often begin by highlighting the vital work we do collectively. But what about our own personal purpose within this greater mission?
Strengths Are Key To Creating Impact as an Environmental Leader
Ask anyone whose career is dedicated to protecting the planet and they will tell you about their important work to protect land, air, water and human health. For the tens of thousands of leaders working on environmental conservation and protection, they measure impact by certain indicators.
Craft Your Career Around Your Strengths – Not Your Passions
Several years ago, I had a eureka moment.
For decades I had been following my life-long passion to address critical global environmental issues. I loved what I was doing but increasingly over the years the day-to-day work drained me. I was finding that many parts of my job, which I could aptly do, were draining for me, rather than nourishing me. It wasn’t enough that I could capably do things; I needed to focus on those things that were innately my true strengths!
What Not to do When Figuring Out Your Life Purpose (& What to do Instead)
What is a purpose driven life? For many people it feels like the million dollar question. For those in search of this ‘holy grail,’ it’s a life mission.
Grow Your Career and Seize Your Success: 18 Questions to Ask as You Career Plan
Are you wondering where you should take your career?
If someone asked you, “Where do you want your career to be in a decade, would you have an answer?”
You go into work every day and focus on your to-do list. But you might wonder whether you should also focus on career planning and growth.
Setting Goals isn’t Enough: 6 Strategies to Get What You Want
Nearly every day, I talk with clients who are ready to finally tackle something important in their life. A better career. More connection with family. Better balance between life and work. Healthier relationships. Most often, they come to me because they weren’t able to move forward on these goals by themselves. I help them crack the nut on what it takes to achieve their goals.
How to Unearth Your Strengths and Find Career and Life Fulfillment
If someone asked you, “What are your strengths?” would you really know how to answer?
Most people answer this question by listing their skills. Or pointing to buzzword phrases like, “I’m a strategic thinker” or “I’m a strong communicator” or “I’m good with people.”
None of these are strengths.