navigating career and life roadways
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Navigating Life’s Roadways:Reflections and Lessons From Our Journey’s
Setbacks and Successes
Deborah L. ParkerPrincipal Consultant and Speaker
The DPJ Training GroupAuthor, Navigating Life’s Roadways: Stories of Insight
from My Odyssey and Inspiration for Your Journey
What is a Setback?What is a Setback?
• An unanticipated or sudden check in progress; a change from better to worse.
• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; that is thwarting or frustrating– Whammy– Reversal– Blow– Defining Moment– Wake Up Call
What is Success?
• The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
• The gaining of fame or prosperity:– Favorable results or outcome– Triumph– A Win
Steering Points
• Be determined to drive on! • Rudder at the right signs.• Open all lanes for learning.• Crank your motivation motor.
• Acknowledge fellow travellers.• Plot a route that’s realistic.• Rejuvenate at rest stops.• Claim victory at critical times.
Be Determined to Drive On!
• In Spite of! – Roadblocks– Uncertainty– Getting Stranded– Headwinds– Tailwinds
• Go Forward to Destination One!– Professional and or Community Goals– Personal and or Family Achievements
Rudder at the Right Signs
• Vision• Values• Interests• Goals• What Shows Up?• Where’s the Start Point?• When is When? The Moment
Open All Lanes for Learning
• Turns and Twists Have Meaning• Ups and Downs• Insights Hidden in the Scenery• Life Happens – Off Road Collisions• Put in Mileposts– Significant Lessons– Instructional Moments
Crank Your Motivation Motor
• What’s the IPS (Internal Positioning System) that keeps you on course?– Passion– Family– Purpose– Faith– Prestige– Wits– Perks– Humor– Community
Acknowledge Fellow Travellers
• We Don’t Journey Alone– Network– Mentor– Resources and Support
• Our Different Routes Teach• Go In Tandem• Local and Global• Check In• Join Up!
Plot a Route that’s Realistic • For You!– Skills– Abilities– Liabilities– Assets– Limitations
• For the Conditions– Circumvent– Morph and Maneuver!– Review Your Map
Rejuvenate at Rest Stops
• Stress is Real• Pull Off the Road When Needed• Replenish• Balance• Know the Markers
Claim Victory at Critical Times
• Success is Relative• Fly Your Flag• Equip Yourself• Camp Out• Put Your Stake In