Does the idea of a “career plan” make you cringe?

One of the all-time worst interview questions is “where do you see yourself in 5 years?”

It’s a shortcut question, to sort you into a category: Will this person’s career goals match up with the organization?

But in practice it has the effect of writer’s block. I see the same frozen faces of terror with direct reports, or clients, when we approach the subject of their professional dreams.

Here’s the thing though…

The impact you want to have in your work?

That’s one of the few levers that you do control.

Coming out of my experience coaching team members, the latest management research, and in writing my new book with A Book Apart is a new toolset to plan the next steps for your career.

Career Planning, without the Pain is now in beta

Career Planning, without the Pain is available in PDF and Google Sheet. Free while it’s in beta.

Let’s face it: the economy feels like a whirlpool, and uncertainty looms behind every corner.

It’s easy to let fear drive our decision-making, and take defensive measures to protect what we have.

This lightweight toolset will help you take a step back and identify what you want from your role.

With plans for your short-and longer-term future in place, not only are you prepared to weather change, you can proactively shape it.

Career Planning, without the Pain is a free while it’s in beta. Sign up here to get your copy.