Feb 20 • Wins/Successes/Collaborations
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I'm in my 7th week of returning to full-time work after a two-year retirement "sabbatical." I used that time to think about what I do well, what I enjoy, and how I should continue to use (and grow) my skills and experience as an architect. I had the great opportunity to teach, volunteer, sketch, and do a little travel. At the same time, I found an unexpected community of others who are exploring next opportunities on their terms. This Fractional Executive Community, led with conviction, purpose, and endless optimism by Shirley Cress Dudley, helped me determine that I wanted a new direction to do fulfilling work, because the way I had been doing it for years was neither sustainable nor smart.
Without this perspective, I would probably not have considered the path I'm now on. It is a different approach to what I care about doing as an architect - solving problems, improving communities, and affordably/smartly building - within an organization that supports its people by valuing their clients' needs and operating profitably. As we know, we can't use our talents to help others without providing for ourselves as well.
I encourage everyone, at any point in their working life journey, to find your tribe (as Leah expressed on today's FEC call) and learn how to recognize and consider next steps... all journeys start with one.
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