Was quoted in this article. Thanks Beth!
The sky is the limit when kids think about what they want to be when they grow up. Become the first female president? Colonize the moon? Play both pro hockey and pro baseball? Most adults are supportive of these dreams, even if they seem unrealistic. To squash the ambitions of a child seems, well, just plain heartless.
"How can you deal with naysayers when you know the right next move for your career but aren’t getting the support you need to reach that goal? Career coach Deborah Brown-Volkman, president of Surpass Your Dreams and author of Coach Yourself to a New Career, urges people to let go of the need for outside approval"
“While it would be wonderful for everyone to love your career vision, this is not always possible. Sometimes people tell you something isn't feasible, but they are not talking about you. Instead, they are talking about themselves. Maybe they were disappointed or hurt when they tried to do something in their career and because it didn't turn out well for them, they assume the same will happen to you.”
Full article and more tips at:
http://theofficeprofessional.com/career-dreams-aren-t-just-children
Really valuable information you've got here. Thank you SO much. Put it in my bookmarks and will be checking back soon.
Posted by: Wendy D. Stevens | September 17, 2012 at 07:17 AM
Dreams are not only for children in general, IMHO. Thanks a lot for this career review. I think it's rather helpful and interesting!
Posted by: Elizabeth J. McCaffrey | September 12, 2012 at 09:28 AM
i remember my dreams when i was little! and now my little sister is about to make this choice, and i am thinking about it more and more again!
Posted by: Judy A. | September 05, 2012 at 07:09 AM
i believe you should not give up on your dream!
thank you for the inspiring post!
Posted by: Sharlene H. Farrell | August 30, 2012 at 12:07 PM
I would like to be the world's best me. I think each one of us has
unique gifts and strengths, and our purpose in life is to unfold
these gifts and realize our potential. For example, I know that I am
good at generating ideas, supporting people, coaching and leading
teleclasses and workshops. I am not particularly skillful at
administrative details or project management, so I focus on doing
what I am best at and surround myself with others who complement my
skills.
Posted by: Career Coach | May 01, 2012 at 01:26 PM
Contemporary job search communications move at the speed of light,
but results still come down to using the right words to sell
yourself. I was shocked to learn from resume maven Barbara Safani
that some of my favorites had to be banished and fast.http://www.Michaelbjunge.com/
Posted by: Career Coach | May 01, 2012 at 01:13 PM