Happy Halloween!,

I can't believe it's October and for those of you in the states, Halloween (my favorite holiday) is just a few weeks away.  If you haven't started working on this year's costume, it's time to get started. 

In this issue's Life Lessons, I share an insight about not letting your future concerns taint today's decision-making.  For those of you who are thinking about making a career change and want tips from a successful career seeker who's made it happen, check out Susan Morse's Success Story in this month's Career Corner.  Last but not least, for you singles out there who want to successfully navigate your career transition solo, click here to reserve your copy of my soon to be released book, Career Transition Tips for Singles Flying Solo.

See you next month! Here's to having a career you love,

Hallie Crawford

On a Personal Note

As you probably know, I am an avid horseback rider and have been determined to continue riding up to my Dec. 26 due date.  Several riders I know were able to ride throughout their pregnancy, so I thought - no problem!  Ends up, I'm just not one of them.  Unfortunately, my doctor strongly suggested I stop riding. 

Riding was my main form of exercise and a great stress reliever.  I really didn't want to give up.  I had to find a work-around, something that gave me the low impact exercise I need, but didn't require that I completely give up something I love to do.  Now I go to the barn, hang out with my pal Lyly, the horse I share, and swim for exercise.  Lyly is incredibly clean now-a-days, since I have plenty of time to focus on grooming him! 

Food for thought...Even when we think an obstacle seems insurmountable, there's usually a way to work around it.

Where's Hallie...Resources for You

Need to brush up on your networking skills? I am speaking at the Georgia State Alumni Association RE:Focus on Careers Networking Event. Anyone in Hotlanta is welcome to attend! "You had me at Hello! Create an unforgettable impression with a can't miss elevator speech." Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. For more info click here.

If you or someone you know has a college grad who needs direction: Tune in to hear my radio interview "Getting Boomerang Kids Out On Their Own" on Oct 5th at 10:00 am ET: AM1480 WYZE. This is an Atlanta station.

Want tips on prepping for an important job interview?  Check out my latest article "Job Interviewing: Ten Tips for Success" in the National Contract Management Association's Contract Management Magazine – August 2007

Life Lessons

I've been reading a book called The Science of Getting Rich and came across this interesting quote.

"... do not spend time in the present taking thought as to the best course in possible future emergencies; have faith in your ability to meet any emergency when it arrives."

People in career transition are often asking me "How do I know if this is right decision?" "What if I change jobs and in a year the industry I've chosen tanks?" They get so caught up in what might happen in the future - they become paralyzed today. Not a good thing!

You don't know what the future holds, so focus on what's best for you now with the information you have today. Don't allow worry about what may happen down the road paralyze or force you to make a decision out of fear. Decisions based on fear are rarely good decisions.

Trust yourself.  Know that you will be able to handle anything that comes your way.

Career Corner

Making It Happen: A Client Success Story -- Susan Morse

Susan spent 15 plus years as a school teacher and an administrator for a non-profit organization. Through coaching, she decided to follow a new path as a consultant and coach. As an entrepreneur, Susan has found a way to combine her values, priorities and natural talents into a fulfilling career.  Here's Susan's story with tips you can use to create your own career path:

a.      How did you uncover your dream job and what that was? 
By getting out of my own way, I was able to uncover answers that were already inside of me, overcoming negative ways of thinking and old beliefs that had held me back. Once I cleared out the clutter, the dream began to take shape.

b.      What challenges have you encountered along the way, and how have you handled them?
Financial: I took a year off to determine my ideal career path which was difficult financially, but I was able to find easy part-time work to reduce the impact.  We made a plan to handle our finances knowing this transition time wasn't going to last forever.

Emotional Challenges: When I felt tired and unmotivated, I learned to ask for support. I built a support system and found allies in my acupuncturist, coach, husband and close friends. They helped keep me on my path of discovery. What helped me most in this process is the support system I established with my coach and my acupuncturist.

c.      Have there been any naysayers?  How have you managed to stay the course?
My biggest naysayer was me, and the negative voices in my head.  I managed to stay the course by dealing with these head on. With the help of my coach, I learned to change my thoughts from disempowering to empowering. I then found it much easier to ignore the naysayers in my group of friends and family in order to remain focused on my goals.

Tips: Any "words of wisdom" to share with others who are taking steps to create their own path?

1. Have faith in yourself. Second-guessing yourself will only make the process take longer.

2. Listen to your inner wisdom or intuition, and...don't be afraid to follow it!

3. Identify your disempowering beliefs and learn to overcome them. Once you do, you will be better able to handle the naysayers.

4. Identify your allies and supporters and interact with them frequently. Hang around people who support you. Don't interact with those who doubt you and try to bring you down.

If you'd like to use these tips in your newsletter or website: You can, as long as you include this “blurb” with it: Hallie Crawford, certified Career Coach is changing the way people feel about work-from just a paycheck to a fulfilling endeavor that is an extension of their purpose and passion. If you're ready to have a career you love, learn more about Hallie at http://www.HallieCrawford.com.

Want to see more tips like this one? Visit and bookmark my Career Tips Blog.

Hallie Recommends

"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. This is a short book that can be dense at times but really helps you learn to live in the moment, listen to your intuition and as a result, be more engaged and present in your life. I find the more I do this, the smoother things are for me. I have become increasingly effective and successful as I've learned to listen to and follow my intuition. You can too.

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