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How to Overcome Paralysis and Build Momentum During Career Change

By Piya Khanna

Are you stalling or finding it hard to take action towards your career change? In this article Piya Khanna shares tips for moving in the right direction. More

Fear.less Magazine - the big 'why' and how to manage your career change fears

By Sab on 21 May 2011 at 18:53 in Careershifters Blog

Feeling fearful about your career change? Worried about your finances or jittery about potentially making the wrong move?

The latest issue of Fearless magazine shares personal stories of those who have faced their fears and overcome them - all very relevant material for anyone making a career change.

Zappo's CEO Tony Hsieh explains how he overcame his fear of public speaking. His way of tackling his fear can show how you can approach fears you may have about networking, pitching or going to interviews.

Paralympian Josh Sundsquist talks about the importance of the big ‘why’ - the motivating factor that makes you determined to meet your goals. His interview may help you if you haven’t yet been able to commit to a possible new career direction.

Writer Laura Vanderham talks about how to use your time efficiently rather than waste it (helpful if you’re using a lack of time as a reason to not change career!).

A great and inspiring read, check out Fear.less here.

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Fear.less magazine and blog - inspiration for your career change

By Sab on 12 August 2010 at 18:01 in Careershifters Blog

I found fear.less stories a few months ago and some of the people they interview have amazing insight and wisdom that could help you with your career change.

The site produces free downloadable magazines each month and they are always worth a read (and like me you may find yourself highlighting choice insights).

They also have a zippy blog with related posts, so if you're dealing with your fears and limiting beliefs about career change at the mo, get yourself to their site!

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Changing careers after two years of qualifying in a profession you don't want to be in

By Simon North

Sab asked me for my thoughts on graduates who’ve gone into traditional professional areas, such as the City or law, and want to quit that profession after 2 to 4 years. If you’re in this position, you might be thinking what a waste it’s been; to work and train to be a certain type of professional only to now ‘throw it down the drain’. In truth, nothing we do in the world of work is wasted. More


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