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Why I said no - and what it taught me about fast work and choosing values over speed
Shortly before I was heading on my not-so-hiking holiday, a new cooperation opportunity fell into my lap.
The difficulty? The deadline to get everything ready was 10 days away. What followed? Super short-notice requests. Details omitted, but then added in a flurry of e-mails.
Confusion on what was expected, and when. One-sided contract clauses.
All throughout, I had this feeling that this isn’t right.
And then, as I was navigating Vienna airport security on the way back to London, another email arrived. “We need your answer in the next hour before this e-mail goes out.” A 5-minute-to-noon email about a new detail that I didn’t know about. I felt the frustration rising in my body as I grabbed my crossbag, sweater, and phone from the belt....
Read how the story continues …
Making time for long-term career goals that feel non-urgent
You know that nagging thought in your head that keeps telling you to prioritise your new professional interests? Perhaps you've been considering training in a new skill. Perhaps you want to change how you work (going from full-time to fractional)? Maybe you would love to work for yourself one day.
But between your current demanding job, the endless meetings, and caregiving responsibilities, that long-term dream often gets pushed to "later."
Read the story of how my client L’s approached this challenge …
When is the right time to start?
A repeated theme in my coaching sessions: "I need to do a little more thinking and planning before I can do X."
.. Most of my clients struggle to get out of their heads. They almost need permission to be more playful and try on things.
.. I wonder whether that comes with being a smart, ambitious professional: Overthinking?! 🤔
Wouldn't it be magical if we could plan everything perfectly? And then things will magically fall into place.
Just. As. We. Planned.
Continue reading …
Summer break for my group coaching Q&A
We’re taking a break from Career Sparks - my free career Q&A for international professionals in impact in August.
The next opportunity to ask me all your questions: 4 September, 2025
Whether it’s a live, concrete issue or the inkling of a thought for a career transition: Join me on the first Thursday of the month for a free, 60-min call to get your questions answered. RSVP here.
But my discovery call calendar is open...
Is the summer break making you rethink things? If you keep coming back to the thought of, finally, wanting to change your work-life in 2025, I'm available through the summer for a free coaching discovery call.
We'll discuss your biggest challenge and clarify what overcoming that would look like. Then, if we're the right fit, we plan out your bespoke coaching journey. No strings attached.
Simone
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