Jump!

The day I left the comfort of my old job is that day I decided to jump. I realised that I had lost that feeling you get when you walk through the glass doors of your building, not knowing how the day will unfold – the excitement and passion that I had when I first started. And I missed it. Dearly. While it’s now hard to articulate that feeling, I knew that I needed that sense of excitement in my life again.

Have you ever asked yourself the question “what is your dream job?” I have, and it is safe to say that the job specification is so broad that a person containing half the DNA of Neil Armstrong and half the DNA of Sir Richard Branson would find it difficult to keep up with.

For that reason, I would never ask that question to someone looking for their next career opportunity. Instead, I would ask “what do you look for in a company?” Personally, I have never been one to take orders well. Rather, I like to be at the forefront of everything. I believe the most important factor for an employee to truly love their job is for them to value their company, to feel a sense of pride representing their company outside of the office. To value the ethos and brand that their company projects.  Working every day and not necessarily loving every minute of the work is fine, so long as you believe in the company you work for and the people you work with.

As Steve Jobs once cleverly advised, “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice….have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”

Follow your instinct! I can’t tell you the amount of times people have asked me for advice when deep down they already know the answer. Essentially, all they are looking for is reassurance. Be brave, and follow your instinct –  it’s yours for a reason and everyone’s journey is different.

Stand up and be the catalyst for your change because although you may have people who will push you along the way, only YOU can take the first step. Too many people in this world are comfortable. Don’t be one of them. Take the first step –  write it down on a piece of paper or speak it out loud. When said or done things incredibly find a way into existence. Crazy but true!

If you keep on doing the same thing time and time again, you will keep on achieving the same results. So, instead of complaining about how long and boring this day is going to be, surround yourself with positive thoughts and positive actions. Take that first step… Jump!!

For more information on career advice or opportunities in your respective field. Contact Kevin for a confidential discussion on emailkevin.sinnott@sonderconsultants.com or give him a call on +61 (4) 7497 8231 / 02 8249 1958