R.I.C.H. Career Conversations

What are you curious about that could change the direction of your career?

Introducing R.I.C.H. Career Conversations:

A simple framework to help you rethink how you define success and your career.

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Maybe you want to develop new skills but don’t know where to start. Maybe you want a promotion. Or maybe you have a side project to share with the world. Whatever it is, gain insights for enhancing your career strategy.

In my experience, I find that people struggle with two things:

  1. How to identify strategies and skills to increase their career value.

  2. What the commitment entails to develop in-demand skills.

What if people who are thinking about their next career move could:

  • Come together in-person or virtual settings designed for real conversations?

  • Gain insights about their strategy and skills approach using a simple framework?

  • Build their knowledge and network with professionals from across industries with varied experiences and skills?

R.I.C.H. Career Conversations are deep dives into what professionals are actually doing, thinking, and struggling with when they try to manage their careers in an AI-enabled world.

For example, one conversation I call “The Friend Boss”, is a story some of us know well. It’s natural to make friends at work, right? Well, in this very volatile job landscape that we are in, finding safe spaces to share your authentic self can be challenging. There are many stories of people who have failed and then found success in various ways that even the internet may not be big enough to hold all the insights!

In R.I.C.H. Career Conversations, we learn from each other. While AI is a novel technology, it does not have context or understanding. But the people who are navigating tough situations and are open to sharing and learning will win in the career game.

If you are subscribed to my Level Up Newsletter on LinkedIn, then you know my content. I strive to help people navigate career topics and get to the heart of the solution, while learning something new in the process. R.I.C.H. Career Conversations are intimate experiences that will provide this same wisdom and learning, but will delve deeper into nuances that are talked about in safe spaces with mentors and friends.

Sample topic areas include:

  1. Why does your resistance to change spur imposter syndrome? You’ve probably heard the saying, “the only constant thing is change”. And this is true. But how do you not fall into this trap and find the path that’s right for you?

  2. How do you promote yourself when your company isn’t? Whether you are employed or not, with all the turmoil in the job market, taking your career to the next level is still a challenge. There are no easy answers, but there are people who have navigated their way and you can learn from their experiences.

  3. How do you protect yourself from layoffs and the threat of AI? This is the billion dollar question that everyone is trying to solve. There are right and wrong answers but what is specific to you will vary based on your goals and aspirations. Hence, why having career conversations are important to how you think about your plan.

  4. What experience is the right experience? Some roles have a barrier to entry and it’s not clear what may be expected once you complete a degree, certification, or course that positions you to gain the right experience.

These are examples of the kinds of questions and challenges people are navigating. If you want to join or sponsor a R.I.C.H. Career Conversation meetup, please contact me at dr.stacey@careerbluprint.com.

In the meantime, please sign up for the Career Bluprint newsletter, and whatever you do, keep learning!

~Dr. Stacey