- Do you want one-shot episodic gigs where you get trained on the spot and provide a service - often with others.
- Do you want to provide direct customer or client service to others? This can be one-on-one or in a group setting. If so, is there a population you'd like to help? (Older people, young adults, children, veterans, families, low-income, etc...)
- Is there an issue area for which you are passionate about? (animal welfare, poverty, education, small business, etc...)
- What expertise do you have that a nonprofit or company needs? (writing, project management, strategic planning, accounting, fundraising, researching, events, etc...)
- Would you consider taking on a "pro-bono" project with a nonprofit or how about being a paid consultant? What motivates you most? 1. being and working with others 2. achieving team results 3. being a winner and one who is recognized for success.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Is Volunteering in Your Future?
Clients often come to me initially because they want to figure out what kind of volunteer or paid role they'd like to have after leaving their main career. While it may sound easy, finding the right business or nonprofit that is a good fit takes time. For example, with nonprofits the opportunities to serve range from providing a direct service (like being a mentor) to running a program or serving on a nonprofit's board. Below are questions to help clarify what you may want in a position.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Ways to Grow, Stay Connected & Get Stuff Done!
The pandemic has certainly forced us all into a major life transition that calls for coping strategies. Here are some ideas I've found helpful to adjust to the new normal that you may not have considered:
- Try new stuff. What hobbies or interests might you explore? You probably are already walking and jogging a lot more!
- Clean out old files and junk. You're gonna feel really good when you do this one!
- Express daily what you are grateful for. My wife and I do this at night, after lights out.
- Plan your future. While you have the time, explore your encore and your dreams. I can help you with this one! Visit What's Next.
- Watch documentaries. Make learning real things part of your viewing diet.
- Cut loose from the 24/7 covid-19 media news cycle. Tune in only once or twice daily to save your sanity.
- Meditate, do yoga or other centering activity. Get out of your head and into someplace else.
- Stay connected by Phone. If you've over-dosed on ZOOM, try calling people. No need to look good!
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Take the Elegant and Simple Personality Quiz From Oprah
Two thumbs up for Oprah’s very cool personality quiz that I think is totally worth your time to complete - and you don’t have to give your email address to take it - or get the results! The process of figuring out what’s next in your life is a journey that takes time and insights. Knowing more about what makes you tick will help you figure out who you want to be and where you want to go. Just reading the questions on this 10 minute quiz was thought provoking. When you’re done taking the quiz, you’ll get a straight forward written interpretation - not just a score - which I found refreshing and helpful. Give the free quiz a shot by going to: http://www.oprah.com/inspiration/who-are-you-meant-to-be-self-assessment-quiz_1
As always, access my free Midlife Planner along with other curated articles and books at What's Next Coaching LLC. Set up a call with me to learn about coaching and its focus on bringing solid results. I am certified to administer a validated retirement tool that helps clients determine their readiness for their next chapter.
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