Possibilities, Options & Dreams Ep-2 “Battered Career Syndrome” #111021
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In this episode of the “Possibilities, Options & Dreams” Podcast, Mary, Melissa, and Tamara, discuss the revolutionary concepts put into a program of action within The Entrepreneur's Source® (TES) which has helped nearly one million professionals explore their career possibilities.
Based on the best-selling book for successful and emerging entrepreneurs “Take Ownership of your Career 2.0, A Survival Guide for the Battered Career and Investor Syndrome” POD – Possibilities, Options & Dreams fosters meaningful connections, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to identify, pursue and achieve their dream of self-sufficiency.
More in This Episode 2: Battered Career Syndrome®/Battered Investor Syndrome®
Have you ever been in a situation that has not made you happy, and while you’ve acknowledged that fact, you weren’t able to see any options for escaping? Perhaps you admitted to the problem but put off trying to fix it, or thought that if you gave it another chance the next time would be different–the situation would change? Sometimes the simple act of recognizing that things are not going well, and seeing beyond the illusion, is a comfort in and of itself—a way to feel that progress has been made, even though the situation has not been rectified.
For example, in the “new normal” that we are currently experiencing, we may be less likely to fall back on the illusion of security and more willing to admit being duped by corporate dependency. While some people hold out hope that the economy might one day return to the traditional model, not too many are counting on that. Most people understand that things have changed, yet their behavior patterns, which are based on habits they developed through years of working within the corporate system, are still on autopilot. They know there is a problem, but they are too habituated or fearful to extract themselves from the situation.
Tamara Loring:
A really great question,is what does success look like? And the answer is, it really depends. It depends on where you're at, in your life. For instance, if you're in your mid-20s, and you're still paying off college debt, your success is going to be being debt-free, maybe, maybe you're in your 30s, and you're starting a young family and successful is being able to save up for college, and maybe being home with little kids. Or if you're in your 40s or 50s, maybe your career is at a certain level and you want to give it one final push before you're getting ready for retirement, Maybe you're already on your second or third act. So success will really depend on who you are. It's going to be dependent on your dreams and your personal aspirations. So I think the important thing that you guys said, is not what does success look like? But what does success look like for you? Right? So you need to internalize what will make me feel successful, not what my mom wanted, not what my dad wanted, not what my boss or a colleague or anybody else wants. It's really doing the soul searching and doing some reflection saying, What will make me feel successful. So the book has some great questions. But it starts with defining success for myself. What do I want to do and what will make me feel successful?
Melissa Pang:
I like breaking it down into very specific parts that you then can actually work towards. And I also think too, just in today's society, and everyone who's employed or maybe just a majority of people do Maybe they think these things like, I'd love to make a little more money, or I'd like to spend more time with my family. But it's really just like a fleeting thought. And they think it and then it kind of goes away. And you just kind of go back into where, how you were doing it before. Or sometimes things are their frustrations, I have to commute, and I don't get to spend time with my family. I'd like to make more money, but I'm not really able to right now. And so their frustrations, but they just kind of linger on as frustrations. And so that's what I'd actually like to ask you next is what might be keeping someone from building their success story. So maybe they thought a little bit about income and lifestyle, or they've even gotten to the point of wealth and equity. But I think it's pretty common for someone to say, I don't actually know how to get there, or I'm not gonna be able to achieve this. Let me just stay where I am. So what are some of those things that might be preventing people from actually starting to act towards those?
Mary Pang:
Mindset is everything. And taking a moment to realize how you're thinking and how you're approaching a certain situation or a solution. And then taking ownership and taking the action steps after that is really, really just a total unlock. Once you're open to possibilities, and that limiting belief of I'm not an entrepreneur, because I don't have a good idea, right. So I can't then go into business for myself or something, that can be a limiting belief that's gonna keep you where you are. But if I'm open to the possibility or the potential of something happening and I'm looking for another step that I can take, you're already kind of opening, positioning yourself to take action and move into taking responsibility for your life. So really, really good takeaways there. Today, you hear about the great resignation, you hear about the hybrid work-life balance post-pandemic but a complete rethink of what career means. The same way that you have to rethink what success means for you, is absolutely necessary when writing your own success stories. How does this same principle of rethinking what a career looks like and defining what that means? How does that apply today?
More About This Podcast:
You are painfully aware that the job market has changed dramatically in the last 25 years with more and more layoffs every time there is a downward shift in the economy, with jobs being lost to cheaper labor in other countries and entire industries moving overseas. We have been living in the Career Revolution era where job security no longer exists and pension plans are a thing of the past. Our families, our income, our emotional wellbeing, and the way we must plan for the future have all been drastically affected. Maybe there have been cutbacks in your company. Maybe you have been lucky enough to have survived them but wonder when your turn is coming. Or maybe you didn’t survive the latest layoff and are currently unemployed or underemployed, or perhaps you have even joined the unemployable ranks. Increased levels of fears and uncertainty in today’s workplace don’t leave much room for inspiration or empowerment. In fact, when was the last time you felt inspired or empowered? Think back to when you were a child and the possibilities were endless. You felt you could do anything. You felt empowered, right?
You could dare to dream because failure was not even an option.
You had the ability to focus on the end goal and not on the obstacles in your way. It’s time to regain that ability and redefine your goals. Where is your professional future headed? Are you on track? Will your current path take you where you want to go? This book is the starting point of your journey towards self-sufficiency and financial freedom. Together we will build the framework to define your goals, needs, and expectations, and assist you in determining the proper vehicle to help you attain them.
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About Tamara Loring
Tamara been with The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) since March 2002, based at the Performance Enhancement Center (PEC) in Southbury, CT. Over the years her responsibilities have evolved, and her roles have changed, but most of her work and input tends to revolve around training and operations. Her TES journey has not only been a professional one, but a personal one. She is passionate about the organization and working with Franchise Business Owners to further the TES mission which is to empower seekers to identify and pursue their Income, Lifestyle, Wealth and Equity goals and learning about various vehicles to accomplish that in a safe space. And we do this, while providing a sound foundation of leadership, relationship and possibilities. “What we get to do, changes lives and I take that very personally, so I was honored when I was asked to oversee our TES Brand Ideology.” In this role, Tamara continues her quest to ensure TES continues to be a highly ethical and high integrity organization by upholding our Brand Promise and executing on our Mission and living by our Values.
About Melissa Pang
Always customer service-focused, Melissa is a proud member of the TES SourceLink team and works with TES franchisor members on a daily basis, providing a collaborative environment that fosters win-win relationships. She feels most in her element when collaborating with franchisor members – working together, Melissa helps them find solutions and build strong, long-lasting relationships with TES coaches and clients in order to achieve the franchise growth results they desire.
About Mary Pang
At The Entrepreneur’s Source, I gained a deep understanding of the entire franchise candidate’s journey from initial exploration all the way through to investing in a franchise. I witnessed the importance of each of the roles played by the franchise coach/consultant, franchise developer, and funding partner, and what a powerful impact collaboration has on achieving common goals. I worked with hundreds of franchise brands to understand their business model and educate them on the importance of creating a strong discovery experience for each candidate. I fell in love with the franchising industry at large, and the impact we collectively make in helping people realize their dreams of business ownership and self-sufficiency. Mary has now moved on to FranFund as a Funding Consultant at FranFund, she helps people get the funding they need to start or grow their business. We understand the uncertainty that can come with a new venture, so we make it a priority to educate and communicate during every step of the process so clients can move forward with confidence.