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"Hiring Hallie is the best investment I have made towards my new line of work. It is worth more than the new computer, the fancy business cards and the new home office supplies. I have moved leaps and bounds further towards my goals with her help. Hallie is insightful and continually sees one step beyond."
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"Hallie helped me get to where I am now. She's been an amazing influence, sounding board, coach, and confidant. She's had a profound effect on my life. I can't tell you how fabulous of a coach she is!"
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"Your coaching has been a "lifesaver" for me on so many occasions. Through your masterful coaching skills you've demonstrated that you are so much more than a career coach. You are an awesome human being, creating a safe space for others to live with purpose as they re-connect with the light inside of them."
Karin Smith, Baltimore, MD
"I needed help in discovering what was important to me, aligning my life to support my priorities, and realizing that it was do-able. Sometimes those kinds of changes seem so huge that you think there is no way to accomplish them. But there is… just a step at a time. [The coaching experience] caused me to rethink my life and what I really wanted. Once I understood that, I was able to take the steps to create the life I wanted."
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“I was able to secure an interim job, which allowed me to change my living situation for the better. I learned how to better prepare my cover letter and resume. I also learned to expand the diversity of how I go about looking for a job. I really enjoyed working with Darcy, and appreciate everything she has done for me.”
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“You provided professional guidance that I couldn't get from anyone else in my life. Without that, I don't think I could have done much more than survive the ups and downs at work until I finally quit - and found another job that would most likely have fallen into the same negative pattern.”
Elizabeth, Baltimore, MD
“I got my $550 worth from the very first session in our first month of coaching.”
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"Darcy walked me through some tough and confusing situations. She has helped me understand my talents and weaknesses in a focused way. I would recommend her for career counseling to anybody…"
Ed Cordrey, Woodstock, GA "My daughter is much happier and more confident... As her mother I am very grateful to you for enabling this transition, and to know you are there if she needs support in the future. Thank you."
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"Hallie has helped me become more focused and assertive in my career aspirations. Never underestimate your need for a great career coach!"
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Top Three tools to identify your ideal career
Hallie Crawford CPCC
Certified Career Coach
www.halliecrawford.com
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Table of contents
Introduction……………………………………………………….. page 5
1 Dream First, Dream Big ……………………………….. page 6 2 Define Success Your Way ……………………………. page 7 3 Look at the Big Picture ………………………………… page 8
Take Action ………………………………………………………. page 9 Special Offers …………………………………………………… page 10 Learn from Client Success Stories……………………... page 13 Meet Hallie………………………………………………………….. page 17
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Introduction
“The greatest risk in life is
not taking one.”
When I was considering a career transition
to identify my ideal career, the quote above
kept me motivated and moving towards my
goal. I would ask myself, “At the end of my
life do I want to say I tried and failed, or
that I hadn’t tried at all?” You know the
answer . . . I wanted to say that I tried. I
wanted to say I stepped out of my comfort
zone to take a stand for what I wanted in
my life—a career I felt impassioned about,
truly enjoyed, and one that would provide
me with more than enough income to meet
my financial goals.
What do you want to say at the end of your
life?
As an experienced career coach, I am
passionate about helping you find your
dream job. I know first hand that it is
possible to enjoy your work – and be
financially successful.
This special report is designed to help you
get started on the path of identifying your
ideal career. You can make it happen. There
are many people who have successfully
done this. You can too.
At the end of this Special Report, I’ve
included client success stories to inspire you
toward your dreams. I thank them for
allowing me to share their experiences with
you as you go through this report creating
your own success story.
I wish you the best in identifying your
dream career and making it happen. If we
can help you in any way on your journey,
get in touch!
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1 Dream first, dream big
Dream First: While you are dreaming big
and brainstorming career ideas, hold
practicality at bay.
There is always time to get practical later on
in the process. If you get practical too soon
you can cut yourself off at the knees with
brainstorming ideas. If you allow yourself to
dream and dream big, you may come across
a career idea you never considered or even
knew about.
Dream Big: To identify your ideal career,
you need to dream big. You have to think
outside of the box, think beyond the jobs
you’ve had before, and think creatively to
effectively brainstorm possible career ideas.
What do you love to do? How can these
things relate to a career? Dream big and
think big. Don’t play small here. If you play
small, you may not identify career ideas that
could be perfect for you.
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Example & Exercise Listen to audio #1
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2 Define Success Your Way
The traditional definition of success goes
something like this: a job that allows you to
use your natural talents, with financial
stability, good salary, and great benefits.
There’s nothing wrong with this definition of
success if you are happy in your job and
these things are your top priorities. But if
you are truly unhappy with your career,
these things are not good enough.
Don’t stay in a job you dislike because
friends and family think that it’s great or
because you don’t want to admit you made
a mistake in your career choice. You must
define success your way, and identify your
personal priorities, in order to find a job that
is a fit for you.
Example & Exercise Listen to audio #2
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3 Look at the Big Picture
Many people choose a career based on past
experience, their natural talents and salary
and benefits – or some similar combination
of these factors. I hear this time and time
again, “I just fell into it” or “The job was
offered so I took it.” We tend to think, “Well
I’m good at this and it pays well so I’ll try it
and see what happens.” I’ve done this
myself! And I’v learned that not only do you
need to be pro-active in your career choice,
but there are also many things to consider
when deciding on the best job for you.
I’m not saying that salary and benefits are
not important, they are-very much so. But
you need to consider much more than those
things in order to identify your ideal career.
In the Ideal Career Model I use with my
individual and group clients, there are 8
things to be aware of in choosing the right
career path. You need to look at all of these
things! Don’t just consider a few factors
when you’re making your next career
choice; look at the big picture.
Example & Exercise Listen to audio #3
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Take action
What 2 action steps will you take towards identifying your ideal career in the next week?
Remember your action steps need to be specific, tangible, measurable, and have a deadline.
Write these below. Examples could be: conduct one career brainstorming session within the
next week or make a list of how I define success.
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Example & Exercise Listen to audio #4
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Special Offers
Congratulations on completing this Special Report:
Top 3 Tools to
Identify Your Ideal Career
I hope you found this information valuable and are
ready to rock and roll towards your ideal career.
As a thank you for downloading this report and your interest in our services, we have two
special offers to help you continue your journey towards identifying your ideal career:
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You will learn:
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“After graduating college I’ve had a hard time finding a career that was a fit for me. I’ve had a handful of jobs but none that ever felt right. I was doing a search online and I stumbled upon Hallie’s website and found her 5 Keys to Finding Your Ideal Career Ecourse. I gave it a try and it has been just what I needed to help me get on the right track. The step-by-step tips she provided helped me plan action steps and the daily homework assignments had me implementing what I learned. Hallie had me thinking about things that I’ve never really thought about before. Each day I was excited to check my email to see what Hallie’s next lesson would cover. After Hallie’s ecourse I have more confidence and a better idea on what type of career to pursue.” ~ Alexis, Kansas City, MO
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Learn From These Client Success Stories
Jenn Williams
Jenn Williams worked with us as an individual coaching client. When we started coaching, she’d
worked in theatre for several years. And although theater is one of her passions, she was
unhappy with her career path. It wasn't exactly the right fit. Jenn wanted to make a change,
and she didn't want to settle for less than a job she truly enjoyed. She wanted to find her
dream job. Jenn hired us to help her identify her ideal career and make it a reality. Now she has
found her dream career as a holistic medical professional is well on her way to making it
happen. Here's her story.
How did you uncover your dream job?
For a few years I felt as if I was just floating through life. I was working in theatre, a career I
had worked hard for and thought I loved. But as much as I do love theatre, it felt like
something was missing. That's why I started working with Hallie, I wanted to find out what was
missing. Through the exercises we did together, I discovered what my true values are, what
really matters to me in a job and in life, and what would leave me feeling fulfilled and satisfied
at the end of the day. Through research, a lot of soul searching and with Hallie's help and
insight, I found a career that I'm very excited about. I am pursuing my degree in Holistic Health
and Life Coaching.
What steps have you taken to make it a reality?
Once I knew what I wanted to do, I had to find out what tools and education I needed in order
to pursue the career. I started researching schools and found one I fell in love with. I kept
talking myself out of it because I was living in Virginia and the school was in Arizona. I wasn't
sure I wanted to make that big of a move. But then I got laid off from a job that I hated at the
beginning of June. I realized this was the answer I had been asking for. I had no reason to hold
myself back from what I wanted to pursue anymore. I called the school that day and enrolled.
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What challenges have you encountered along the way?
I think the biggest challenge I've encountered along the way is myself. I tend to over-analyze
situations until I talk myself out of something I'm unsure of. I assumed that the people in my
life would react badly to this new adventure because it was such a switch from what I had done
for the past ten years. When in reality, they couldn't have been more excited for me and
supportive. It's the little gremlins in your head that can trip you up at every turn and keep you
from doing what you want to do. You just have to learn to listen to them, and then tell them to
shut up.
What has helped you the most in this process?
The tools that Hallie gave me through our coaching have been invaluable. I'm much better at
recognizing the gremlins when they pop up and stepping back to see what the issue really is. I
still have my days when I freak out, but I'm much better at evaluating if there's a real issue I
should address or if I'm just trying to trip myself up because I'm scared.
Have there been any naysayers? How have you managed to stay the course?
I've been very lucky that everyone in my life has been super supportive, more so then I thought
they would be. I think that's a big part of what has helped me stay the course so well. I think
the only naysayers I've run into have been my parents but only from a financial concerns
standpoint. They're so excited about what I'm pursuing and they're so happy that I'm excited
about a career again.
What lessons have you learned? What surprises have you discovered?
I've learned you have to have faith that things will work out. If it feels right and you know
you're on the right path, some times you have to let go of the worries and trust it will work
itself out. I've learned you get what you ask for. If you open your heart and ask for something,
you'll get it. It might not be in the way or form you were expecting, but you’ll get it. I've
learned you can't plan everything because it's going to change in ways you can't even
anticipate. I've learned that people will surprise you in wonderful ways and that those who love
you truly just want you to be happy.
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How has this experience changed you?
For the first time in a long time I feel very at peace. It comes from feeling like I'm heading in
the right direction and that I've found what I'm supposed to be doing. I'm more confident and
stronger than I have been for a long time. I know myself better then I did when I started
working with Hallie. I had been hiding some truths from myself because there were feelings I
was scared to deal with. Now I realize that facing these gremlins and dealing with them allows
me to move past them and truly be happy.
Any "words of wisdom" to share with others?
Listen to that little voice in you. We all have it and a lot of us choose to ignore it because we
think we know what we're "supposed" to be doing. But supposed to according to who? Do what
you love, do what inspires you, do what makes you happy. When you are doing what you're
good at and what makes you happy, you bring more in to the world and to others then you can
imagine. And really...that's what we're all supposed to be doing.
Tara Scarlett
Tara worked with us for several years as a coaching client. She has found her path and is on her
way towards fulfilling her dream of being a professional photographer with her own business.
She developed a financial plan to take care of her bills, asked for support from her friends and
family, and left her position at a marketing firm to pursue her passion. Here’s her story.
How did you uncover your dream career?
I uncovered my dream career through a lot of self-exploration, in order to realize and accept my
interests and natural talents. I’ve wanted to be a photographer since I was a kid, but I think I
was afraid to go for it. I needed to give myself permission to take the leap.
What steps have you taken to make this happen?
What has helped me most is having a coach—a supportive person who is objective and probing,
someone who helps me listen to myself, set a plan and remain focused. Reading has also
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helped me. There are a lot of great stories out there about people who have made changes to
follow their passions. After uncovering my dream, I took inspiration from these stories and from
my coach. I focused on getting the courage to move forward with my dream, and then I just
went for it! I am single with a mortgage and bills to consider. I have no other source of income
and no relationship support. I have me. I provide my own financial and emotional support, and
I am following my dream!
What challenges have you encountered along the way, and how have you handled
them?
My greatest challenge has been deciding what direction I want to take and knowing that I have
to do it on my own. I have focused on myself and what will make me, not others, happy.
Have there been any naysayers? How have you managed to stay the course?
Yes, there have been naysayers – myself included! My internal “gremlins” were the worst of all.
I’ve been reading and working with my coach on how to manage those disempowering beliefs. I
have had to focus a lot on controlling my pessimistic inner critic. Outside naysayers, including
family and friends, say things without understanding where I am coming from or make
comments with their own agendas in mind. I learned to stop discussing my passions with others
until I was able to defend my decision. This decision is not about anyone else - - it is about me,
my happiness, my choices and my future.
Any “words of wisdom” to share with others?
You never know what you can accomplish unless you try. For me, I won’t look back one day
and regret not trying. There is a quote from an unknown author that I like: “Years from now
you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So
throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.”
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Meet Hallie Crawford
Finding the right job can be exciting, and sometimes
exasperating as well. I know, because "I've been there, done
that".
I was lost after college. I jumped around from one job to
another in a variety of fields, trying to find something that
satisfied me. I know my parents were worried. Other people
kept asking me what I wanted to do, but I couldn't answer
them. I didn't know!
As I moved from job to job, I felt like all I was doing was
identifying what I didn't want to do instead of what I did want. It was all very frustrating.
Somewhere along the way, it dawned on me that I probably wasn't the only one trying to find a
fulfilling career. Others were undoubtedly experiencing the same thing. That's when it hit me!
This is what I wanted to do! I wanted to help others avoid the struggle I was going through. I
wanted to be a Career Coach. I became a certified coach through the Coaches Training Institute
and I love it. I've found my passion.
In 2002, I established my coaching practice and since then, my business has grown by leaps
and bounds. This validated what I knew all along - that others were seeking to find that ideal
job, that perfect career, that rewarding profession.
I live in Atlanta, Georgia with my husband Frank and son Vaughn. When I'm not helping clients
in their career search, I'm horseback riding or traveling.
We are here to help! I invite you to visit our online store for tools to help you identify your
ideal career, navigate your transition, and nurture your career.