Focus Your Career Vision

Start with a clear-eyed view of your current role, skills, energy, and satisfaction.

Ask Yourself:

• What aspects of my work give me energy? What drains me?

• How aligned is my current role with my values and strengths?

• What skills or experiences am I underusing?

• Am I growing in the direction I want to go?

Try This Activity:

Take 15 minutes to journal your answers to the questions above. Then, ask a trusted peer or mentor for their perspective on your strengths and blind spots.

Deeper Dive:

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Career satisfaction often comes from a sense of meaning — knowing that your work matters.

Reflection Prompts:

• What kind of problems do I want to help solve?

• Who do I want to serve or influence through my work?

• What legacy do I want to leave in my industry, company, or community?

Try This Activity:

Write a short paragraph beginning with: “In the future, I want my work to make a difference by…” Don’t worry about job titles — focus on outcomes and values.

💡 Tip: Revisit this exercise every 12–18 months — your vision can evolve as you grow.

A clear, compelling vision statement serves as a north star for career decisions — big and small.

Guidelines:

• Keep it short: 1–3 sentences

• Use active, inspiring language

• Focus on the impact you want to have, not just the role you want to hold

Example:
“I want to be a strategic leader who brings people together to solve complex challenges and build more inclusive, human-centered organizations.”

Try This Activity:

Write your own career vision statement and share it with a mentor, coach, or peer. Ask: “Does this sound like me at my best?”

Deeper Dive:

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A great vision doesn’t sit in a drawer — it shapes how you work and what you pursue.

Apply Your Vision Daily:

• Look for small ways to live your values and play to your strengths at work

• Use your vision to evaluate new opportunities, projects, or roles

• Share it with your manager to align your work with your aspirations

Try This Activity: 

Pick one current project or responsibility. Ask:  “How could I approach this differently to align with my career vision?” Make one small change this week to close the gap between your day-to-day and your desired impact.