There comes a time in many careers when we feel stuck, wondering if a change is possible or even worth it. Whether you’re contemplating a career change at 40, thinking about how to reboot your career after 50, or feeling the pull toward a career pivot, Finding Next is here to guide you. Through our proprietary Deciphering You: A 3-Step Journey to Finding Next process, we help clients overcome the obstacles that hold them back from a fulfilling and purpose-driven career. This journey, made up of three transformative steps—Helix, Prism, and Constellation—unlocks new ways of seeing, thinking, and achieving. Let’s dive into each phase of this journey and explore how Finding Next tackles common career obstacles.
The Deciphering You Process: A Journey to Career Fulfillment
Deciphering You isn’t a typical career assessment; it’s an in-depth exploration into your identity, values, and purpose. Here’s a look at each phase of the journey and how it’s designed to help you break through the barriers to a successful career pivot or reboot.
Step 1: Discover Your Essence with Helix
In the Helix phase, we explore the core of who you are. Like the spiraling DNA helix that carries each person’s unique code, Helix unearths the layers of your strengths, values, and life experiences. This phase helps you gain clarity about what makes you distinct. By understanding your unique qualities, you can identify career paths that resonate with your authentic strengths and aspirations. Whether you’re unsure how to change careers or you’re reinventing your career entirely, the Helix phase sets a foundation for finding roles that align with your true self.
Key Obstacles Addressed in the Helix Phase:
- Fear of Change – Moving into a new career often stirs up fears of the unknown. In Helix, we explore these fears by focusing on your inner strengths and clarifying what drives you, transforming fear into excitement.
- Lack of Clarity – Many people face a career crossroads without a clear direction. By examining your unique qualities, the Helix phase brings focus and clarity, allowing you to see the possibilities that truly align with your passions.
Step 2: Evaluate Your Position with Prism
The Prism phase focuses on where you are now—your current strengths, skills, and aspirations. Like light refracted through a prism, this stage reveals the many facets of your identity, offering a comprehensive view of your present situation. Prism helps you understand how your current skills align with your goals and illuminates the growth opportunities available. This multi-dimensional perspective is crucial in understanding how to navigate the challenges of changing careers, especially when facing financial concerns or a perceived skills gap.
Key Obstacles Addressed in the Prism Phase:
- Financial Concerns – Transitioning to a new career often raises financial questions. In the Prism phase, we work with you to create a financial plan that supports your career change without compromising stability.
- Skills Gap – Many career transitions require new skills. By closely examining your current capabilities and identifying gaps, Prism provides you with a clear plan for bridging any gaps to make your career pivot smoother.
- Social Pressure – Societal and family expectations can weigh heavily on career decisions. In this phase, we emphasize clarity and self-validation, helping you prioritize your personal aspirations over external pressures.
Step 3: Illuminate Your Path with Constellation
In the final step, Constellation, we shift focus to where you’re meant to be—your envisioned future. Just as stars align to form constellations, your skills, values, and ambitions connect to reveal a clear and purposeful career path. Constellation represents your future, showing how your unique qualities shape a fulfilling direction. In this phase, we map out practical steps to guide you toward a career path that feels authentic and inspiring. This phase is especially powerful for overcoming self-doubt, rejection, and setbacks that might otherwise derail your journey.
Key Obstacles Addressed in the Constellation Phase:
- Imposter Syndrome – Stepping into a new career can trigger feelings of inadequacy. Through Constellation, we highlight your strengths and past achievements, helping you build confidence and embrace your new role.
- Work-Life Balance – Balancing a career change with personal responsibilities can be challenging. In this phase, we work with you to set realistic goals that honor your ambitions without compromising your personal life.
- Rejection and Setbacks – Rejection is a natural part of any career shift. Constellation offers resilience-building strategies, empowering you to stay motivated and focused on the bigger picture.
- Identity Shift – A career change often brings a new professional identity. Constellation supports you in integrating this new identity, aligning your personal values with your professional journey.
The Power of Finding Next
Together, Helix, Prism, and Constellation provide a personalized, comprehensive framework for navigating career obstacles. This isn’t just about finding a job—it’s about creating a career path that resonates with your core identity and supports your long-term aspirations. Each step in the Deciphering You process offers clarity, empowerment, and strategic direction for anyone ready to take the leap into a more fulfilling career.
Overcoming Additional Career Challenges
The journey to a new career is unique for everyone. Here’s how the Deciphering You process addresses some additional challenges that commonly arise during career transitions:
- Networking Challenges – Building a new network in a different industry can feel daunting. Prism helps you strategize networking opportunities that align with your goals, establishing connections that support your transition.
- Age and Experience Bias – For those pursuing a career change at 50 or beyond, age can sometimes feel like a barrier. Constellation reframes your experience as an asset, showcasing your skills and wisdom as valuable contributions to your new field.
Your Journey to Career Reinvention
A career change, reboot, or pivot isn’t just possible—it’s within reach, especially with a clear and structured path. With Deciphering You: A 3-Step Journey to Finding Next, you can move past the barriers that hold so many back from achieving their true potential. Whether it’s a career change at 40, reinvention after 50, or simply rediscovering what makes you tick, Finding Next provides the tools, insight, and support to make it happen.
Are you ready to discover the career path that aligns with your essence, leverages your strengths, and illuminates your future? Let Finding Next guide you to a career that resonates with who you truly are. Your journey to career fulfillment starts here.