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Outside of the Box Career Planning

What Your Guidance Counselor, Career Counselor, and Even Your Own Mother Never Told You About Making a Successful Mid-Life Career Change

A Career Change Workshop from Career Change Expert Valerie Young

George Eliot once said, “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” What did you want to be when you were young… before everyone told you to “grow up” and “be realistic?” Are you doing exactly the kind of work that makes you want to leap out of bed each morning excited to begin a new day? Does your work satisfy a need deep within to express yourself, your talents, your values, your unique and precious gifts? Does your work allow for a balanced life – one that leaves time for family and friends, for exercise or hobbies, for you? Are you doing what you love and loving what you do?

Research conducted by Duke University found that out of 788 factors considered, the top predictor of a long life in the U.S. – even more than good health habits or good genes – was found to be work satisfaction! In this lively hands-on presentation you’ll discover the seven keys to turning your passions into work – and a life – you love.

Learn how you can:

Apply the “Life First-Work Second” approach to career planning so you can create the life you really want
Discover your true calling and get paid to do it
Overcome the 7 mental blocks that may be keeping you stuck in a job that’s too small for your spirit
Tap into little known sources of information about cool jobs
Identify the kind of support you need to fast track your dream
And more…

And if you think making a career change is all about skills assessments, writing that winning resume, or acing the interview – think again. Let off-the-beaten career path consultant and ChangingCourse.com’s Dreamer in Residence, Dr. Valerie Young, show you how to expand your thinking about what it really takes to successfully transition into work – and a life – you love.

How to Book This Program

For information on booking Valerie Young to speak at your event, please call 800-27-6388 or email info@ChangingCourse.com

Click here to learn more about Valerie Young

Click here to learn how Valerie Quit her JOB

Inspiring Quotes on Changing Your Career and Finding Work You Love

"To love what you do and feel that it matters, how could anything else be more fun?"
~ Katharine Graham

"Whenever we dream out loud, we’re criticized for being foolish by people who really have no idea how special we are.”
~ Barbara Sher Author of I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was

"The big break for me was deciding that this is my life."
~ Jon Stewart

"Your entire life has been getting you ready for this moment. Use everything you’ve got to create a future that is your dream.”
~ Barbara Winter Author of Making a Living Without a Job

"Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out.”
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

"When you love what you do you’ll never have to work a day in your life."
~ Harvey McKay

"If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it." ~ Jonathan Winter

"Indecision is the thief of opportunity. You cannot change your destination overnight but you can change your direction overnight."
~ Jim Rohn