Career Development: From Accidental to Intentional
Evaluating the Present
A course by Karen Finckenor , Professional Certified Coach with credentials from CTI and ICF
Joined December 2021
About the video: Evaluating the Present
Overview
“As you begin looking at your career holistically, you’re going to start right where you are - right here and right now. In this lesson, you’re going to evaluate and rate where you currently are in your career and what, if anything, may elevate your rating. Then, you’ll learn a valuable tool on how to flip negatives into positives, which will give you clarity on what DOES work for you, as opposed to what doesn’t.”
In this video lesson Karen Finckenor addresses the topic: Evaluating the Present, which is part of the Domestika online course: Career Development: From Accidental to Intentional. Unlock your purpose with this course, designed to reframe your career development and provide a clear roadmap for a fulfilling future. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we're going to reorient how you think about your career, and we're going to start by evaluating where you are now. Careers often happen by accident. There are some times you'll be in the right place at the right time, and you run across an opportunity, which is amazing. Or you'll make an unexpected turn, and that will take you maybe a few years down the road. And you'll learn things. You'll see things. Your career may be great, or it may be not. You'll make some mistakes. You'll have some triumphs. But the key here is to be intentional about it, and not to leave it to luck, ...”
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Course summary for: Career Development: From Accidental to Intentional
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Business, Communication, Creative Consulting, Management & Productivity

Karen Finckenor
A course by Karen Finckenor
Karen Finckenor is a Professional Certified Coach with credentials from CTI and ICF, specializing in aligning people's values, needs and purpose with their career choices. Karen's early career journey began as a Creative Recruiter. She quickly developed a passion for working with creative professionals, recognizing the transformative power of placing the right person in the right role. Her career spans 25+ years in People Leadership roles across tech, design, and advertising, including global companies like Google, Publicis and WPP. Karen's extensive experience as a People Leader and Certified Professional Coach has equipped her with a unique perspective on career growth and company dynamics.
As a professional coach, Karen asks the question, “ Thousands of people hold the same title and credentials that you do. What makes you different, hireable, and desirable? What’s the thread that has connected your success throughout your career?” She is dedicated to empowering individuals to make conscious and intentional career choices - resonant career choices that align with their values, needs, and stage of career and life. Her motivation is to inspire others to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives, with a focus on creativity and authentic expression.
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