Why this practice?
Identifying what energises you provides insight into roles and environments where you'll thrive (Gallup, 2021).
What is it?
A simple list of tasks, people, and settings that uplift and motivate you.
How to use it
Set a timer for 10 minutes.
Write everything that gives you energy at work.
Reflect on what patterns emerge, these are clues to your best-fit career.
Closing thought
Your career thrives where your energy flows.
Why this practice?
Values change with life stages. Awareness leads to alignment.
What is it?
Checking in with what matters most in your work now.
How to use it
List your top 5 work values.
Note which ones are non-negotiable today.
Closing thought
When values lead, fulfilment follows.
Why this practice?
Storytelling clarifies your identity and direction.
What is it?
A narrative connecting your past roles to your future goals.
How to use it
Write: “The red thread in my work so far is…”
Include achievements and turning points.
Closing thought
Your story isn’t over, it’s evolving.
Why this practice?
Recognising when it’s time for change prevents burnout.
What is it?
A list of signs that suggest you’re ready for a career shift.
How to use it
Reflect on your energy, engagement, and purpose weekly.
Ask: “Am I still growing here?”
Closing thought
Change starts when you start noticing.
Why this practice?
Others can reflect back the impact we don’t see.
What is it?
Inviting peers to share how your work has helped or inspired.
How to use it
Ask a trusted colleague: “Has my work made a difference to you?”
Listen openly and reflect.
Closing thought
Purpose is often seen more clearly through others’ eyes.
Why this practice?
Connecting to beneficiaries fosters meaning and motivation.
What is it?
A reminder that your work serves real people.
How to use it
List the individuals or groups helped by what you do.
Reflect on this in hard weeks.
Closing thought
Your work may be a lifeline for someone else.
Why this practice?
Meaning differs for everyone, naming it personalises it.
What is it?
A list of 3–5 things that make work meaningful for you.
How to use it
Reflect: what makes work feel worth it?
Capture themes: growth, service, challenge?
Use these to guide career decisions.
Closing thought
When you define meaning, you can seek it out.
Why this practice?
Reframing mistakes reduces fear and builds resilience.
What is it?
A mindset that treats errors as feedback, not failure.
How to use it
When a mistake happens, write:
What happened?
What can I learn?
What will I do next time?
Consider keeping a “mistake-to-learning” log.
Closing thought
Every stumble is a step forward, if you reflect.
Why this practice?
Stretching builds competence and visibility.
What is it?
A proactive request for a new challenge.
How to use it
Identify something you want to develop.
Ask for a project or task slightly outside your comfort zone.
Reflect after: what did you learn?
Closing thought
Don’t wait to be picked. Ask to grow.
Why this practice?
Small, clear goals increase learning focus and motivation (Locke & Latham, 2002).
What is it?
Choosing one learning intention per month.
How to use it
Pick an area of interest or skill.
Write a goal: “By end of the month, I will…”
Reflect weekly on your progress.
Closing thought
Growth happens with purpose, not pressure.
