On Getting Out Of A Career Rut: A Goal-Mapping Guide By Donnet Bruce
At our biannual WORK conference this weekend, we’re exploring revitalization. What do we do when we recognize we need a change? How can we breathe new life into our work? What does it look like to revitalize our perspectives, mindsets and approaches to work, collaboration and creativity?
In preparation for this year’s theme, creative entrepreneur and consultant Donnet Bruce put together six, little questions for those of us struggling with career ruts. Work through your answers to the questions below and dream up the next phase of your professional pursuits.
HERE ARE SIX QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN FACING A CAREER RUT:
1. In your childhood, did you have a dream job/business in mind? What did you always picture yourself doing as an adult?
2. If you can close your eyes and think of how you want to feel daily in your career or business, what would those core desired feelings be?
3. What are the top three activities/tasks that always set your soul on fire you feel good doing at work?
4. Based on your answers to the above questions, how does the ultimate vision for your career/business impact society/your community for the next 10 to 25 years?
5. Time to plant the seed! What are the first three steps you will take in the next 90 days that will get your vision up and running?
6. How will you hold yourself accountable in the next 90 days? Who can you check in with to stay on top of your goals? How will you keep track of your deadlines?
About donnet bruce:
Donnet Bruce is a result-driven entrepreneur and connector. Working hands-on with brands to facilitate each to break through to the next level through integrative marketing, Donnet focuses her services on branding, integrated marketing, and impactful experiential strategy. With a Master’s Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications and a background in Sociology, Donnet has both the experience as well as the educational foundation necessary to connect brands to the right influencers to catapult them into success. She has worked on brand transformation projects and events such as BlackTech Week, SoFlo Brunch Series, Blogalicious, InfluencerCon, and Social Media Week. She has also applied her brand-building skills in her own hair care business, Nubian Oasis, established in 2014.
Looking for more work inspiration?
Consider attending our annual WORK conference, which explores ideas and approaches to creative, collaborative and entrepreneurial work. Hosting 300 guests every summer and winter, this biannual, one-day event's panels, workshops and speaker sessions touch on personal and professional development, marketing, wellness, business management and entrepreneurship. ✨The next WORK conference will pop up in July 2020 at the University of Texas at Austin’s Rowling Hall.