Have you been feeling restless or discontented in your job? Like something is missing, but you don’t know what? In this article, I discuss a whole new approach to career development which may be the key to unlocking a fulfilling career for you.

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Most, if not all Career Coaching methods employ a skills-based approach to identifying your calling or ideal work. The method that I will talk about in this article is a complete contrast as it starts with your life purpose and builds a template for your ideal work from that critical base. In that way, it accelerates your journey towards working in a career that will bring you maximum fulfillment and a great sense of purpose. 

The method I speak of is called Authentic Vocation™️ Coaching.

“Authentic” means genuine, aligned with one’s essence;

“Vocation” denotes a calling; a profession to which one is particularly suited; a life’s work.

So “Authentic Vocation™️” is work that genuinely expresses your talents in ways that allow you to contribute fully and enjoy a fulfilled career. 

So the big question arises, how then can you find your Authentic Vocation™️?

Here is an 8-point guide with some questions that you can ask yourself to begin the journey towards discovering your Authentic Vocation™️.

#1 Life purpose:

What is the purpose or mission of your life that must be expressed through your work?

#2 Values

What values must be expressed in your work for optimal satisfaction?

#3 Motivators and interests: 

What motivates you to do your best?  What areas are of interest to you?

#4 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

What skills do you have that you want to continue using?

#5 Work and Other Experience:

What experience can you leverage in your next position?

#6 Desired Job/Career:

What job titles and/or industries would suit your goals?

#7 Environment: 

What location, culture, and other factors would be critical in your work environment?

#8 Business Reality: 

Is your target financially viable?  Can you make a living at it?  If not, what needs to be adjusted so you can?

The diagram below illustrates how the first 7 elements are the template, and how they must be filtered through the 8th element to lead you to your true Authentic Vocation™️. 

To discover your Authentic Vocation™️, you will need to be open to “synchronicity,” that is, people and circumstances coming into your life to support your desire for clarity. 

If you are seeking greater fulfillment at a job that also meets your financial needs and allows you to “have a life,” then Authentic Vocation™️ coaching may be for you.

For more information, email me or click the link below to book a FREE discovery call

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Yvonne Akinmodun is a certified Career Coach who helps professionals and executives who feel stuck or frustrated in their current jobs find new, rewarding, and fulfilling careers. If you are in the middle of a career change, perhaps you are seeking a new role in a new sector, a promotion, or if you are not sure where to take your career next, book a FREE call with Yvonne to see if she can help you!

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