"The coaching process is not an easy one to
undertake -- it requires significant commitment
and energy from both parties.  But the results
are amazing and so worth the effort."
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I’ll start with the truth: transitions are hard. This holds true
for any transition, career or life.  This column is the first in
a series about myths surrounding transitions. These myths
are widely held, accepted as Truth, and rarely challenged.  
The result?  Many people find themselves frustrated, stuck,
and unable to move out of their current situation into a
more suitable and happier one.

I am a Coach who specializes in working with people as they face the
challenges and opportunities that accompany transition.  I see that many
find it difficult to fully capitalize on the exciting prospects that come with
change.  Myths about how it is “supposed” to work abound as people try to
change their lives.

Below are the Top Ten Myths About Transitions, culled from my years of
coaching.  If you have ever thought any of the Myths below, coaching might
be a good choice to help you successfully navigate through the changes
you want to make.

In subsequent columns, I will explore and de-bunk each myth and give you
a tool or two to move past it in order to successfully navigate through your
transitions.         


Column #1:  Myths About Transitions
 
TOP TEN MYTHS ABOUT TRANSITIONS

1.  It’s too hard.  I can’t do it.

2.  If I really wanted to do that, wouldn’t I be doing it already?

3.  All I need is some free time to think about it, and I should be able to figure it out.

4.  I should be able to figure this out by myself.  Or with the support of my significant other.

5.  This shouldn’t take too long -- maybe a month or two -- to figure this out.

6.  This should only be about work.  The rest of my life is separate.

7.  I should be able to apply my MBA-like, strategy skills to this problem.

8.  I can’t make any money doing what I really want to do.

9.  Even though I'm burned out (or just lost my job), I should be able to just focus and muscle
through this.

10. This isn't the right time.       
Ricki Frankel
Executive and Career Coach
Create the change you want