Vickie Oldman is co-manager of Seven Sisters Community Development Group, where she specializes in culturally relevant approaches to organizational development. She has more than 25 years of expertise in strategic planning, board development, leadership training, team building, asset building, and executive coaching for Native and rural communities. A certified coach, trainer and facilitator, Oldman is recognized nationally as a skilled facilitator, trainer, and speaker.
What are the top three signs that it might be time for a career change?
At some point or another, we all have realized that it is time for a career change. Our bodies often know long before we decide to make the move. One of the main indicators is noticing that you no longer feel passionate about the work. Do you remember feeling excited and spending hours learning, applying new tools and practices, and eagerly sharing what you learned? Now you notice that you have become complacent and find yourself unmotivated. Another factor could be your environment, internally or even externally. Sometimes, your personal life affects your work, or your work environment and style can affect your personal life, which leads to stress, missing work, or important family events. Another factor that could lead you to shift your career is how unhappy you are with the organizational culture. Being in a workplace where the culture is not aligned with your values can lead to anxiety, stress, and dreading work.
