Many people struggling to explain what they want to do next and why a change makes sense. The power of storytelling in pursuit of our professional goals is still key to success, as discussed in an old Harvard Business Review article. It highlights a few valid key points:
- Reframe your past in the light of the change you’re seeking to make
- Keep reasons for change grounded in your character
- Craft different stories for different “selves” and target positions
The article concludes:
“Getting the story right is critical [in times of personal transition], as much for motivating ourselves as for enlisting the help of others. Anyone trying to make a change has to work out a story that connects the old and new selves. For it is in a period of change that we often fail, yet most need, to link our past, present, and future into a compelling whole.”
We agree!
Read the full article here: HBR What’s you story?
Then book your session with Empowwer Me to build your professional story.