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It seems like a great many people are
in transition. Can you share some
thought on what that means?
In the coaching industry (which is my
field of work), research has confirmed
what I have intuitively observed;
personal transitions are rapidly on the
rise. The way I see it, the whole world is
in transition. As such, many people are
actively feeling these forces of change in
their personal lives as well.
There are generally two kinds of
transitions: Planned Transitions and
Unplanned Transitions. The first kind
is when you are proactive in changing
your life, such as the decision to enroll
in a Ph.D., while the latter is when life
happens, and you find yourself in a
place of personal disruption such as
Remember that tunnels are built to
serve as a passage, not a place. You may
be feeling stuck, but remind yourself
that your circumstances are not
permanent.
I also would encourage you to seek
support and resources to fortify you as
you navigate the tunnel of transition.
Look for inspiring examples of those
who have navigated a similar transition
as yours and learn from them. There are
many coaches who are trained to help
those in transition. That might be an
option if you need to be challenged and
motivated to stay the course.
No matter how dark, scary, or
overwhelming your transition tunnel is,
you will come out at the other side. Keep
taking baby steps to move forward.
bankruptcy.
In the past two years, unplanned
transitions have accelerated due to
many volatile factors that have impacted
us in unprecedented ways. Today, it
is vital to find the right perspective,
structure, and support in the times that
we are living in, so that one doesn’t get
buried under the avalanche of life and
business disruptions.
What advice do you have for people
navigating transitions?
My advice will be two-fold: Have the
right mindset and seek support.
Change is not always easy, especially
in one’s professional life. My advice for
those currently navigating transitions
is to hold a mental picture of a tunnel.
December 2022