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How to Reinvigorate your Career by Unlocking your Strengths

Women’s International Career Reinvention

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Stuck? Drained? In a role that once really

lit you up? Want a change? Feeling underutilized or

overlooked in your career right now?

You know there’s a lot more to you

So why are you here?

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You know that if something doesn’t change, you could stay in this situation indefinitely and a future of feeling

this way is just not OK. You‘re motivated to make some changes, but not quite

sure what they are…..

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You want: to feel energized and

positive about your work your confidence back to do more of what you do

best your work to feel fulfilling

You want your career mojo back!

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We’re Katie, Ruth & Jane, seasoned career ‘reinventionistas’

We co-founded of Women’s International Career Reinvention to help busy, professional women climb out of career ruts into fulfilling careers

Who we are

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A powerful new science of positive psychology that recognizes what is right about you

Strengths – what are they? How to get key insights from your career story A brief introduction to Strengthscope™ Overview of our program “Strengthen your Career”

What we will cover in this presentation

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The study of:

What makes life worth living

Optimal human functioning, happiness, joy, flourishing, peak performance

Positive Psychology – Martin Seligman

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Busting the weaknesses myth

Conventional wisdom: “In order to grow and develop to our fullest capabilities we must actively focus on rectifying our weaknesses.”

Assumptions: That people achieve success in the same way and that we can all be well rounded performers in all aspects

of everything that we do!

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“Years of research prove that individuals playing to their strengths significantly outperform those who don't ”

Marcus Buckingham, Management Guru and Author, 2009

Our area of greatest potential and growth actually lies within our areas of strength!

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The Characteristics of your Strengths

What are your tell tale signs that you are using your Strengths?

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There is something about your biological or psychological make-up that predisposes you to have that particular Strength

A Strength is pre-existing

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When people use their Strengths, they feel as if they have more energy available to them

A Strength is energizing

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People feel more engaged, more alive, more vigorous, and more in flow when they are using their Strengths

A Strength enables optimal functioning

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When you are using your Strengths, you feel like you are being the “real you”

A Strength is authentic

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The Benefits of Knowing and Applying your Strengths

“Underlying qualities that energise us, contribute to our personal growth and lead to peak

performance"

(Brook and Brewerton, 2006)

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Your career peaks and troughs can tell you a lot about what energizes you

What do yours look like?

Your Career Timeline

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Think about a time in your career history, where you were

at your best.

What were you doing?

Time to reflect

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Collaboration: “I get a lot of my energy from other people. I feel more motivated when I am working with others. I love sharing ideas, seeing others perspectives . I work harder and longer when I am collaborating….More is achieved when we find common ground.”

Creativity: “I get a real buzz when I come across a new idea and find a way to make use of it…..I don't feel that I've really achieved anything unless I create something. It is fundamental to my well-being and essential to my sense of self.”

Detail Orientation: “If I am producing a paper or report, I get energized by ensuring I produce exceptional quality.”

Strong Moments

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Optimism“Even when I am going through a tough period I always feel that things will work out somehow, often without any concrete facts to back this up! I am typically upbeat and don't stay down for long - I just look for the learning I can take out of a bad situation and move on from it.”

Relationship Building“I find it extremely easy to meet new people and have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances from all walks of life and professions. I enjoy connecting people, am energized by networking events and can build relationships easily.”

More Strong Moments

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A powerful and highly validated psychometric tool

Complete the questionnaire online as part of our unique Strengthen Your Career program

Receive a personalized report that identifies your Significant Strengths

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Your Significant Seven Strengths

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Your Strengths Profile

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Your Significant Strengths described

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The Zone of Peak Performance

Peak Performance

Zone

Underused Strength

Strength in Overdrive

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Example: Persuasiveness

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The things you do that might trip you up or get in the way of you achieving your

goals at work, may actually be your Strengths?

Did you know that ….

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Where might you be displaying “too much of a good thing?”

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Enthusiasm

Strength at its best Strength in OverdriveYou demonstrate passion and energy in the pursuit of your

goals

Sometimes you come across as too emotive and overwhelming!

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Detail Orientation

Strength at its best Strength in OverdriveYou attend to detail to produce the highest quality output

Sometimes you miss the bigger picture, losing perspective… and be seen as a perfectionist!

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Illuminating!

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The Strengthen Your Career Program

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Receive your own personalized Strengthscope™ psychometric report

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With online coaching and support to help you to apply your Strengths powerfully

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