Career Courage: Discover Your Passion, Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, and Create the Success You Want

“What do you want to be when you grow up? “That question nags at us long after childhood. Why is it so hard to figure out? Because finding your true calling takes courage. It means conquering fears, shedding misguided ideas, and mustering the strength to let go of a safe job and stage your next act. “Career Courage” serves as a personal coach through the soul-searching and planning process ahead, whether you’re a college grad contemplating choices, a seasoned professional seeking new directions, or a stay-at-home mom preparing to reenter the workplace. Packed with exercises and stories of inspiring second acts, the book poses tough questions about motivation, confidence, character, risk tolerance, and more. The answers will power your journey forward as you learn to: Clarify what really matters – Express your point of view – Build strong relationships and a robust network – Stay focused on finances – Think like an entrepreneur – Prioritize a truly fulfilling life – And more A career that seemed promising can feel like a dead end today. “Career Courage “helps you break free and create your own brand of success.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Motivation: Clarifying What Really Matters to You
Chapter 2. Confidence: Conquering Your Worst Fears
Chapter 3. Risk: Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
Chapter 4. Character: Linking Who You Are and What You Do to How You Relate to People
Chapter 5. Harmony: Orchestrating a Life While Pursuing Your Life’s Work
Chapter 6. Vision: Connecting the Dots to Your Future
Chapter 7. Community: Designing Your Powerful Network
Chapter 8. Influence: Mastering the Key to Effective Leadership
Chapter 9. Fortune: Keeping an Eye on Your Finances
Chapter 10. Pivots: Staging Your Next Act