Welcome to this episode of Authentic Career + Life Design! In today’s episode, we dive into the key mindsets of life design and how they can revolutionize the way you approach career planning and personal growth.

🚀 What You'll Learn:

• Curiosity and Reframing: Explore how curiosity fuels personal and professional growth and how reframing challenges can open new opportunities.
• Radical Collaboration: Find out how collaborating with diverse individuals and perspectives can enhance your career design process.
• The Power of Prototyping: Learn how experimenting with different career paths through internships, volunteering, and informational interviews can help you make more informed decisions.
• Understanding Bias Toward Action: Discover what it means to have a bias toward action and why it’s crucial for overcoming indecision and taking proactive steps in your career.
• Real-Life Examples: Hear compelling case studies of people who successfully navigated their career journies by applying one or more of these mindsets. 

Highlights:

• The value of taking small, actionable steps to test out career ideas
• How prototyping can save time and prevent burnout 
• Strategies for shifting from indecision to action
• Insights on how to incorporate curiosity and collaboration into your career planning 

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🔗 Links and Resources:

Blogpost: https://authentic-careers.com/2024/09/05/key-mindsets-for-designing-your-life-career/

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Books: Burnett, B., & Evans, D. (2016). Designing your life: How to build a well-lived, joyful life. Alfred A. Knopf.

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With a career dedicated to guiding students and alumni toward careers aligned with their passions, Laura Kestner-Ricketts brings over three decades of experience in career counseling, professional speaking, and leadership. Her journey spans various universities and small liberal arts colleges across the Midwest, where she has empowered individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve their career goals. Learn more about Laura and her work with Authentic Career + Life Design.