Career Reflection Journal

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Domain
Career
Type
Worksheet
Phase
Discovery Reflection
Details
45+ min Between sessions As-needed
Topics
Identity Values Career Transition

For professionals making intentional career moves.

When to Use This Tool
A client feels stuck in their career but isn't sure what they actually want
A client is planning their next career move and wants to reflect before jumping to action
A client wants to connect what energizes them now to where they're heading
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Looking across all four sections — what's the clearest thing that emerged about ...

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1 Client who is stuck in their career without understanding why
Context

A professional who has been in the same role or at the same level for longer than they intended cannot identify what is keeping them there. They attribute it to external factors — lack of opportunity, organizational politics, market conditions — without having examined their own energy, capabilities, or contribution patterns. The four-section structure provides a diagnostic before any career strategy conversation.

How to Introduce

Position as a current-state mapping exercise before any forward planning. 'Before we talk about what to do next, let's u...

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