Hey lovely!

I’m over here feeling all the happy feels. 

Because I remember pockets of time when I felt really unhappy & unsatisfied in my work life. Going through those spots and coming out on the other end is what true gratitude is made of.

There are always lessons to learn, which I try to see as a gift, but when you’re in the middle of it. Man oh man. It’s not easy.

Looking back, I came to see that my perception of what I was giving (time, results, leadership), didn’t match what I was getting in return.

Here’s the thing…work is an exchange. You give & you get. The company gives and the company gets. 

And for this exchange to work well, what each side gets must be of value to them.

When that exchange becomes unbalanced (either for the company or for you), something needs to shift.

For me, yes, I was paid well, but what I really *valued* was making an impact, getting access to exciting new opportunities, & growing both personally & professionally. And, I wasn’t getting enough of this gold.

I had to get clear on what mattered most to me in my work life. What did I want to receive in exchange for the effort & contribution I was making?

I also had to get clear on what the company wanted, needed, and valued from me.

Remember, it goes both ways.

Once you learn, remember, and apply this
fundamental principle, your relationship with work
will forever be changed.

The key to upping your career satisfaction lies in creating a healthy separation between you and the corporation. You’re part of it AND you’re also an objective observer.

You gotta keep it in clear perspective or you run the risk of losing yourself in your work as I did years ago. This principle will help you get there.

Scroll up to check out this episode of Career Q&A.

>> Learn what the principle is all about,

>> How it applies to you and the company you work for,

>> And, the questions to ask yourself to help you put it into action today.

This is so powerful that it can create an instant shift in your perception of what’s going on in your career…and change it. So good!

Here’s what I’d love to know…

Are you clear on what the company wants, needs, & expects from you?

Leave a comment below and let’s keep the conversation going. 

You got this!

Cindy xo

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Cindy Harvey is a Leadership Coach and Founder of Amelia Dee, a career strategy company for women. She has coached hundreds of clients on leveraging the power of energy & mindset to create success at work as well as designing a magnetic professional brand to make their next career move a breeze.

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