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Anissa Brown: Career Decision-Making — Motivations and Productivity | Work in Progress #53

Have you ever found yourself at a career crossroads, unsure of which direction to take? Get ready to explore the psychology of career decision-making and the common challenges faced when making career choices. Tune into this episode for practical strategies for balancing passion and pragmatism in career decisions!

Meet Anissa Brown

Anissa Brown, a 4th generation Tucsonan and University of Arizona alumni, has extensive ties to her community. With advanced training in Career and Executive Coaching, Resume Writing, and Motivational Speaking, she has worked with over 40,000 professionals in career planning and transition for Fortune 500 companies over the past 18 years. 

With 25+ years in marketing and management, Anissa excels in creating purpose-driven cultures focused on vision, empowerment, and goal achievement. As a Career and Business Coach, she uses her expertise to help entrepreneurs and professionals achieve their highest goals.

About the episode

In this empowering episode of Work In Progress, Anissa emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values, interests, and skills in career decision-making. She advises regularly checking in with oneself to ensure job satisfaction and motivation. Anissa encourages exploring new career avenues while managing self-expectations and avoiding burnout.

Anissa emphasizes celebrating progress and setting adaptable personal benchmarks for success. She encourages persistence and suggests tracking accomplishments, big and small, to remain motivated. Anissa advises maintaining a positive outlook and documenting achievements for self-motivation and career advancement.

Anissa highlights the importance of practical career decisions, advising against rushing into promotions and recommending engagement with HR for insight into the promotion process. She advocates for setting realistic goals and conducting annual self-assessments to align personal interests with career objectives. Anissa emphasizes regular evaluations to track progress, set future goals, and maintain motivation, facilitating long-term career success.

In conclusion

In this episode, Anissa underscores the pivotal role of self-awareness and strategic planning in navigating career decisions. Her insights illuminate the significance of embracing incremental progress, setting realistic goals, and maintaining a proactive personal and professional development approach. She offers a roadmap for individuals to achieve their career aspirations and fulfillment.

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