Valerie Young
Valerie Young abandoned her corporate cubicle to become the Dreamer in Residence at Changing Course, a career change website for people who want be their own boss and work at what they love. Her career tips have been cited in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Woman's Day, MSN, CareerBuilder, and iVillage. Go to http://ChangingCourse.com/work.htm for a free report on how you can make a career change that gives you the freedom to do work you love.
Articles by this Author
Why Wish Upon a Star When You Can Reach for One?
- By Valerie Young
- Published 12/3/2008
- Career
- Unrated
What's your Big Dream? Maybe all you really know for sure is that you're ready for a change. That's a start. Now you need to take the goal, and bump it up a few notches by dreaming big!
Instant Career Change: Is There A Fast and Easy Way to the Top?
- By Valerie Young
- Published 12/3/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Some people do get discovered, hit the lottery, or strike it rich on a game show. If you apply the same kind of thinking to your career dreams, though, your odds of success will likely be less than terrific. Consider these three perspective-shifting antidotes to the Fast-and-Easy-Career-Change Syndrome.
When it Comes to Your Dreams Sometimes the Best Advice is to Ignore Everything Your Parents Told You
- By Valerie Young
- Published 10/1/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Everything I learned about achieving career bliss I learned by actually ignoring my well-meaning but cautious parents. That's because, if you aspire to find work that you truly love, some of what your parents taught you could actually work against you.
Afraid to Take the Leap? Simple Ways to Face Down Your Fears
- By Valerie Young
- Published 10/1/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Anyone who has ever ventured out of their safe little world will tell you they had doubts. When it comes to making a major life change, not only is a certain amount of fear perfectly normal, it's actually helpful. For example, it's our healthy fears that keep us from jumping off cliffs. And the great thing about fear is that there are always ways to get around it.
Profit from Experience: The Key to Your Right Livelihood May Be Right in Your Own Backyard
- By Valerie Young
- Published 10/1/2008
- Career
- Unrated
Too many people either fail to see -- or outright dismiss -- how the personal experiences in their own "backyard" are ripe with possibilities for income streams or indeed complete careers. Every small business I ever had originated from some event, realization, or challenge I'd personally experienced.
Have a Great Idea for a Business? Test the Waters Before Diving In
- By Valerie Young
- Published 09/30/2008
- Career
- Unrated
A lot of jobs seem different from the outside. Think about your current career or job. Entrepreneurs are not immune to this "leap before you look" syndrome.
No Time to Go After Your Dream? How to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality in Five Minutes a Day
- By Valerie Young
- Published 09/30/2008
- Time Management
- Unrated
Here are five simple steps even the busiest person seeking a major career change can take to get the process rolling.
