Taking Career Risks

Summary: <p>Sometimes when we want to make advancements in our career and/or skills we need to take risks.</p> <p>Some risks will be bigger than others.</p> <p>Some with higher rewards than others.</p> <p><strong>Why would you want to take a risk</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advancement</li> <li>Leadership opportunities</li> <li>Learn a new skill</li> <li>New challenges</li> <li>New experiences</li> <li>Try something new - test if you like something new</li> <li>Early in your career</li> <li>Bored / feel stuck / stagnant / complacent<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>When to take risks in your career:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Early - recover</li> <li>Feel like you're hitting a wall / ceiling</li> <li>Need a new challenge / growth</li> <li>Stable in other areas of life</li> <li>Reward balances risk</li> <li>Universe / God / Higher power / etc is prompting you</li> <li>Keep getting opportunities presented to you<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>How</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ask</li> <li>Apply</li> <li>Promotions</li> <li>Take on more responsibilities in current role</li> <li>Start a business</li> <li>Contract work / side projects</li> <li>Lateral move in a new industry</li> <li>Check your gut</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To support the show:</strong></p> <p><strong>Online Store (you can get 15% off using code CAREERTALKPOD15):</strong></p> <p><a href="http://careertalkswag.com/">careertalkswag.com</a></p> <p><strong>Paypal:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>To work together:</p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>For the Google Survey:</p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To connect:</strong></p> <p>Instagram:</p> <p>@stephdennis13</p> <p>@careertalkpodcast</p> <p>Facebook:</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>You’re awesome!!</strong></p> <p><strong>Go be your amazing self today!!!</strong><br> </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support</a>