As the days get shorter and the year draws to a close there is a certain melancholy that lingers in the air. The contagious spirit of the holidays is pervasive as it seeps into our daily lives – in the media, at home and at work.  At the same time, the world and our nation are enduring horrific acts of violence and terror that ignite irreconcilable fear in our hearts and minds. The dichotomy of these emotions can play havoc with our perspective.

As December draws to a close, do you dwell on the end of the year or do you relish the idea of a new beginning?  It is a time for reflection.  We count our blessings while nurturing our hopes and dreams.  We measure our accomplishments as we formulate new goals. Assessment of the past is intertwined with anticipation for the future.

The present becomes a matter of perspective.  The survivors of recent terrorist attacks remind us to maintain a perspective of strength, hope and gratitude. We must keep a sense of balance in our work, relationships and daily lives.  To do so, will help us diminish the fear while fostering a sense of joy.  Live life with a renewed confidence for the future.

The sun will surely rise tomorrow. What will your perspective be as you anticipate the year ahead?  Who are the people you need to reconnect with and love? What changes do you need to make to achieve your desired goals?  Nourish your dreams and cultivate a joyful plan for the new year before the sun sets.

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What do successful people do to help achieve their goals and a sense of career fulfillment?

JD Coaching & Consulting conducted a nationwide research study of business professionals to identify career best practices. The findings from nearly 500 respondents confirmed the importance of ten components of career management and clarified which ones were more often employed by people who were highly satisfied with their career.

This research offered valuable insight into the real-world behavior of career professionals. The data collected from the Highly Satisfied group of respondents revealed what successful people do to achieve their goals and a sense of fulfillment.  This information provides a clear road map for helping professionals better manage their career path.

The greatest percentage of respondents (53%) indicated that they were “satisfied” (33%) or “very satisfied” (20%) with the present state of their career. Sixty-five percent said that their career was “on track” and an overwhelming majority of respondents (75%) stated that they had a “desire to advance” their career.

There was no appreciable difference, in perceived importance of the ten career management components, between people who rated their career satisfaction HIGH vs. those who rated it LOW.  However, there was a marked increase in achievement of all career management components by individuals who rated their current career satisfaction as HIGH.  Most significantly:

• Highly satisfied (HIGH) respondents reported 157% more achievement of being proactive about their career’s future than those who had low satisfaction (LOW).
• Individuals with HIGH career satisfaction were 141% more current with skill enhancement and professional development than the LOW respondent group.
• The HIGH group reported 140% more achievement in having a trusted source for navigating workplace issues than those in the LOW group.
• Respondents in the HIGH group, reported higher achievement in having a robust, vital and supportive network (135% more) than the LOW respondent group.

Interested in learning more?  Request your copy of our Career Research Study.

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