3 of the best books to help you navigate a career change: πππ ππππππ βWorking Identityβ by Herminia Ibarra. A key takeaway for me is that we do not have only one true work identity; rather, our working identity consists of many possible career selves and stories. Since we are many selves, changing is not about swapping one identity for another but rather a transition process in which we reconfigure the full set of possibilities. Real life case studies bring this book to life and offer an inspirational approach to career reinvention. βDesigning Your Lifeβ by Burnett and Evans. A key takeaway for me is that in order to design the career we want, we need to move away from thinking and start building the career we want. They also provide five mindsets to help do this: curiosity, bias to action, reframing, awareness, and radical collaboration. The book is a practical approach based on Design Thinking. βThe Squiggly Careerβ by Tupper and Ellis. I am a big fan of the practical advice Helen and Sarah give to help us navigate and create the careers we want. This book is a great place to start and includes many practical exercises. Also, check out the free practical resources
https://www.amazingif.com/ If you are navigating a career change, I hope these resources are helpful to you. Career change can be unsettling and cause us to overthink. It is for this reason that I have chosen books that focus on the practical and actionable. Let me know of any additional resources you would recommend.
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