Why this practice?
Aligning work with values increases motivation and wellbeing (Steger & Dik, 2009).
What is it?
A CV highlighting roles, projects and behaviours that reflect your core values.
How to use it
List examples of where your values shaped your choices.
Share with a mentor or coach for insight.
Closing thought
This CV shows who you are, not just what you’ve done.
Why this practice?
Exposure to diverse paths reduces fear of non-linear careers (Fast Company, 2019).
What is it?
A casual conversation with someone who made a bold career move.
How to use it
Ask: “What did you learn? What would you do differently?”
Reflect on what surprised you.
Closing thought
Other people’s paths can help illuminate your own.
Why this practice?
Regular alignment checks improve job search outcomes (LinkedIn Talent Blog, 2022).
What is it?
A habit of checking whether your job matches your evolving needs.
How to use it
Rate your current role or new leads on fit (1–5).
Reflect on dealbreakers.
Closing thought
Your standards can grow with you. Make space for better matches.
Why this practice?
Breakthroughs in awareness often signal your next career direction (IDEO, 2016).
What is it?
A record of insights or realisations about work you value.
How to use it
Keep a running list in your phone or journal.
Highlight what feels emotionally charged.
Closing thought
Insights whisper. Write them down before they fade.
Why this practice?
Social support improves resilience and career clarity (Gallup, 2020).
What is it?
A group of 3–5 people who listen, reflect and encourage you.
How to use it
Meet monthly or share voice notes.
Set small goals between check-ins.
Closing thought
You don’t have to go it alone. Find your people.
Why this practice?
Auditing reduces blind spots and reveals patterns in decision-making (Harvard Business Review, 2021).
What is it?
A short review of what’s working and what’s not in your transition.
How to use it
List 3 things that energise you, 3 that drain you.
Adjust your routines accordingly.
Closing thought
A pause to reflect gives direction to move forward.
Why this practice?
Visualisation supports motivation and emotional focus during uncertainty (Gollwitzer, 2010).
What is it?
A collage of words, images and themes that reflect your ideal future work.
How to use it
Cut from magazines or use a digital tool like Canva.
Review your board weekly for clarity.
Closing thought
A picture of your future helps you take the next step in the present.
Why this practice?
Naming your current transition provides clarity and reduces anxiety through storytelling (APA, 2020).
What is it?
Give a short title to this career phase like “pivot”, “pause”, or “rebirth”.
How to use it
Write it down in your journal or calendar.
Reflect on what this chapter is teaching you.
Closing thought
You’re not stuck, you’re in a chapter. And chapters change.
Why this practice?
Recognising past brave choices strengthens future confidence (APA Psychology of Courage, 2020).
What is it?
A timeline of times you took risks or made tough calls.
How to use it
Reflect on bold steps, big or small.
Note what you learned.
Use this when self-doubt creeps in.
Closing thought
You’ve done brave before, you’ll do it again.
Why this practice?
Informational chats reveal hidden roles and cultures (Fast Company, 2021).
What is it?
Low-pressure, exploratory conversations about work.
How to use it
Reach out to people in roles that interest you.
Ask 3–5 open questions.
Reflect after each chat, what sparked your interest?
Closing thought
Curiosity opens doors before you knock.
