{"id":7204,"date":"2021-05-13T16:02:43","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T16:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alphametic.com\/?p=7204"},"modified":"2021-05-13T16:02:43","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T16:02:43","slug":"the-habit-of-professional-reinvention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alphametic.com\/the-habit-of-professional-reinvention","title":{"rendered":"The Habit of Professional Reinvention"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re a professional still working from home, the concept of professional reinvention may have already crossed your mind as you sit in on virtual meetings and communicate with your team through email. The professional world went through a massive shift as team bonding events and company outings shifted to virtual Zoom happy hours, and office spaces became almost obsolete. Not many people saw this transition coming, but those who were ready are the successful business leaders who maintain career longevity because of professional reinvention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During our interview on ICONN Live with <\/span>Dorie Clark<\/span><\/a>, she said it best \u201cwe need to be ready to reinvent ourselves at a\u00a0 moment\u2019s notice.\u201d Dorie is a Harvard Business Review Author, Duke & Columbia Business Professor, #1 Communication Coach, and one of the top 50 Business Thinkers in the World. She spoke to us about how professional reinvention is no longer a choice but more of a necessity to stay afloat in your industry during changing times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now the question remains, how can we prepare for these uncertain and unpredictable moments. Dorie shared with us the secrets to professional reinvention:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prepare in small ways<\/span><\/h2>\n

Professional reinvention may seem overwhelming if you try to do it in one day. Make it a goal to work towards reinventing yourself, whether it\u2019s in your industry or starting an entirely new business venture or project. Incorporate small daily tasks that make you step outside of your professional bubble. Sign up for courses to expand your skillset or see how you can transition your skills into a new project or side hustle. The most important thing to remember is to always keep working towards a new goal so you can build a dynamic career for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make it a habit<\/span><\/h2>\n

The biggest takeaway from our interview with Dorie is that to be prepared we need to \u201cmake a habit of reinvention.\u201d Preparing in small ways becomes effective when it becomes a part of your daily routine. If you can better yourself or expand your professional scope a little bit each day, you’re on the right track to professional reinvention. Habits start to stick after around a month of consistently practicing them, so challenge yourself to take up a new skill every month. It\u2019s easier to form a habit when you write down the desired goal you wish to achieve and work towards it by completing bite-sized daily tasks. This practice will eventually lead you into making a habit of professional reinvention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be smart and always be ready to reinvent<\/span><\/h2>\n

To maintain our careers, we need to realize that our jobs may not be safe in this economic climate. As Dorie mentioned, \u201cnobody can take anything for granted anymore.\u201d Not our current position or career, and we certainly can\u2019t become comfortable and complacent in our industry. The smart thing to do is to always be searching for your next business venture or challenge. Stay agile and on your toes, so when the next significant shift in the professional world comes around, you\u2019ll be ready.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Professional reinvention is a skill that needs cultivating, so follow these tips to ensure you\u2019ll have career longevity and security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the full clip on professional reinvention from my interview with Dorie Clark:<\/span><\/p>\n

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