As we near the close of 2024, it’s a time of reflection and for me in the professional context, it’s about where I want to channel my energy. What do I want to do more of and what do I want to do less of? How do I feed more of my WHY?
One of my great joys, now as part of CareerForce Australia, and also throughout my career across many roles, has been working with young people.
It’s incredibly rewarding and a privilege being invited on their journey to listen, inform, assist and encourage, whether focussing on building confidence and self-esteem, navigating the highs and lows – the importance of celebrating success big and small, and how to bounce back when things don’t quite go to plan; and offering guidance during life’s transitions.
The absolute joy for me is when a young person:
• stares down self-doubt and takes that leap of faith (albeit nervously), has the ‘aha’ moment and starts to truly believe in themselves
• builds on that self-belief and starts saying yes (albeit nervously) to opportunity, not quite knowing what’s involved; and
• self-selects in and has the courage to give it a go!
Seeing young people develop skills and confidence, overcome challenges and grow into themselves is rewarding.
Working with young people is exciting and also a continuous journey of self-discovery for me. I am challenged to stay relevant, adaptable and forever learning. And sometimes, just like them, I have to tuck away my self-doubt, take a leap of faith, and have the courage to give new things a go. The quest for personal growth has no age barriers.
Young people as a blanket group often attract a negative narrative – to the contrary I find their enthusiasm and energy contagious. They offer fresh perspectives and are quite ‘matter of fact’.
So for me in 2025, I know that I definitely want to do more of working with young people and assist them to identify and make the most of opportunities, power up their purpose and navigate their career journey. If that’s you or someone you know, visit my website for more information at www.careerforceaustralia.com.au.
Until then it’s time to rest, refresh and recharge and share the season’s joy with family and friends.
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