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Leaving life as lawyer...is that even possible?

31/7/2013

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Yes... Samantha Gash did it ... and she has has gone on to follow a passion as an ultra marathon runner. Who would have swapped comfortable shoes for lycra and sweat? Read how she did it in Women's Agenda  

http://www.womensagenda.com.au/talking-about/top-stories/from-corporate-to-creative-why-samantha-gash-left-life-as-a-lawyer/201307302623?utm_source=Women%27s+Agenda+List&utm_campaign=4839a34260-Women_s_Agenda_daily_23_07_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f3750bae8d-4839a34260-30614969
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Books to bring back career inspiration 

29/7/2013

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Some interesting new references that I'm going to work my way through...

http://www.womensagenda.com.au/agenda-tv-galleries/books-screen/books/five-books-to-bring-back-the-career-inspiration-this-weekend/201307262605?utm_source=Women%27s+Agenda+List&utm_campaign=4239f79074-Women_s_Agenda_Weekender20_07_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f3750bae8d-4239f79074-30614969

Im interested in your feedback if you have read these. 
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Tips on navigating the new midlife stage

29/7/2013

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Marc Freedman from Encore.org, has released 'The Big Shift: Navigating the new stage beyond midlife'.

An excellent read - really strikes a cord with those of us seeking meaningful careers in our encore stages, that want to also contribute to social change. 

See review at
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/books/reviews/2011-04-24-big-shift-marc-freedman.htm

and go to Resources section of this website for more 'Encore' references.
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If you Don't Design Your Career, Someone Else will

29/7/2013

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Main message from this article is to take time to reflect on your career:

http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20121212083009-8353952-if-you-don-t-design-your-career-someone-else-will

Advice includes:
  • Review the last 12 months
  • Ask yourself what is really going on?
  • Ask yourself what would i do if i could do anything?
  • List things you'd like to get done in the next 12 months
  • Ask yourself whats my true north?
  • Make an action plan
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    I'm interested in how we find ways to bring passion and curiosity into everyday lives. Embrace being restless, be inspired by others journeys and just have a go.

    Above all I value the awake, curious and creative mind that cross pollinates ideas to join the dots and build new ideas. 

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