This blog is dedicated to career transitioners, especially (but by no means exclusively) those in midlife, who are seeking to make a radical or dramatic career change. This might include a shift from conventional employment to self-employment (or vice versa). It might also include those who seek to move in the direction of a so-called portfolio career, one that encompasses a combination of various time-limited or part-time components, most often of a project-driven nature. Traditional job seekers, who simply want to find a new job along the same lines of the one they had previously, are also welcome, of course.
A bit about my background. I have a Ph.D. in social psychology and have spent roughly half of my 32-year career thus far in the world of career consulting/coaching and organizational development training, with the other half having been spent in academia. Thus, my unique blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on, real-world experience in assisting hundreds of individuals with their job search and career change voyage, bring a balanced perspective to the task I hope to accomplish in this blog.
Think of this blog as a kaleidoscope (not inappropriate given the name of my consulting firm) or smorgasbord of career transition strategies. While I offer fee-based services to both individuals and groups, this blog will offer plenty of free information that might well whet your appetite for more!
Given my long-standing interest in Jungian psychological type theory, I will begin with an overview of that theory for those who aren't familiar with it, then will explore implications and applications of that theory for life in the career-change trenches. If type theory isn't your cup of tea, relax -- many other topics will also be covered in the weeks ahead, including the role of generational differences in career change, the power of "unique selling propositions", handling the emotional roller coaster, and much more. However, type theory provides one very powerful tool for addressing life change issues, so consider taking a close look at this material. Even if you are familiar with this model, you may learn some new things from my ruminations.
I look forward to hearing from those of you who are following this blog.
Copyright (c) 2011
Marlowe C. Embree, Ph.D.
President/Founder
Kaleidoscope Consulting Services LLC
marlowe_embree@yahoo.com
Twitter: marlowe_embree
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