Transformational change skills are already part of your skill set even if you don’t know it. This is fortunate because transforming your situation or yourself after a life or work change is multidimensional and requires many transition and resiliency skills. You will use skills you learned on the job, in previous challenging situations, and as… [Continue reading] Transformational change skills
Life and Work Transition Strategies Blog
Transformation definition and practice
What is transformation? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, transformation is “an act, process, or instance of transforming” and transforming is “changing in character or condition.” Transformation, then, is the natural next step when change in your personal life or work situation triggers a time of transition. Robert Gass, executive coach, leadership consultant, and founder of… [Continue reading] Transformation definition and practice
Values-based decision-making for transitions
Values-based decision-making leads to more successful outcomes during transitions. While others may simply react to changes in life circumstances, you can choose this method to create a new beginning and build something of value on the bedrock of your values and beliefs. What is values-based decision-making? This decision-making model allows you to repeatedly make consistent… [Continue reading] Values-based decision-making for transitions
How to make a new beginning better
Have you ever wondered how to make a new beginning better? Perhaps you’ve wished for a faster transition from new student to graduate or newly engaged to married, fewer sleepless nights between newborn and 18 (years), more recognition and reward after a job change, or less pain after a death or a divorce. Unfortunately, most… [Continue reading] How to make a new beginning better
How to nurture a support system
In the past, you didn’t need to know how to nurture a support system. When your ancestors faced times of change and transition, they relied on extended family members for assistance and caring. Spouses stayed together through good times and bad times. However, in more recent times, extended families have dispersed thanks to increased opportunities… [Continue reading] How to nurture a support system
Transitioning as a single adult
Are you or someone you know facing change and transitioning as a single adult? If you have ever gone through a life-altering change, you know the resulting transition can be difficult. Were you married or in a relationship with a trusted partner at the time or were you able to rely on a network of… [Continue reading] Transitioning as a single adult
Work relationships
Work relationships can be challenging. Unless you made your money the old-fashioned way and inherited it, you usually develop connections because your work situation requires it. You share job information and work expertise, building goodwill and rapport, with colleagues or teammates. You get to know these other members of your company as you work together—either… [Continue reading] Work relationships
Intimate relationships
Intimate relationships, like other aspects of life, change. You may start out dating and decide to get married or live together. At first, you love or admire the other person because s/he possesses the characteristics, qualities, and values that you find attractive. However, real life happens. Over time, you experience differences in the way you… [Continue reading] Intimate relationships
A positive outcome from a negative change
It is possible to achieve a positive outcome from a negative change. You can learn to make this happen in your own life and reap the benefits. “Some changes look negative on the surface, but you’ll soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” Eckhart Tolle The “space”… [Continue reading] A positive outcome from a negative change
Use reflections to make your year successful
Use reflections to make your year successful. It’s tempting after a change in your work or life to try to get back to “normal” as quickly as possible, but reflection will make the transition time more beneficial. Personal reflections • What has gone well and made you feel good? • What could have gone better?… [Continue reading] Use reflections to make your year successful