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spent the last 20 or so years trying to figure out what
I wanted to do when I grew up. I come from a background
in Human Services, and worked as a counselor for juvenile
offenders. In dark and dirty working conditions, overcrowding,
and kids who did not want my help, I left the field to venture
in new directions.
I learned how to cut hair, got my barber's license, and
managed a large hair salon for about 6 years. Bored with
deciding which size perm rod would make the best curl, I
began looking for other ways to express my creativity. I
began reading the book, "What Color is Your Parachute" by
Richard Bolles which helps you to determine your best career.
On my days off, I began the process of self-assessment,
self-discovery and trying to figure out what to do with
my God given gifts and talents. At this early point, I was
feeling frustrated and lacked direction. Little did I know
at the age of twenty something, I would begin a life-long
search for meaning and fulfillment in my career.
My next job was in Public Relations. Well, I called it that,
but it was just administrative work building databases for
a PR firm. Next, I moved into sales, selling everything
from aerial advertising, fruit and produce, office supplies,
software, and then myself. I hired myself out as a nanny,
then developed an in-home day care curriculum because I
had become a single Mom and wanted to raise my daughter.
I haven't even listed all the jobs I've had looking for
the right fit. It's too embarrassing!
Finally, I made a decision (again) to discover what the
heck I am supposed to do with my life...and this time, I
wouldn't quit until I figured it out. I had a broken heart
at this point, and would pull out the rest of my thin curly
hair if I had to look through one more want ad or send out
another stupid resume! I pulled out Richard Bolles' book
again, and began a safari of the soul. Then one day, I found
a person and number in the yellow pages that answered my
prayers. He was a coach, and I didn't even know that such
a thing existed. After speaking with him, I knew I was home.
I'm now a Career/Life Transitions Coach, and guess what
my specialty is? Helping people discover their calling.
My first workshop is coming up in January and I finally
know what I am supposed to do with all this!
Contact Sheila at Sallicon@aol.com.
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