Ep 43 - Finding the silver lining in change - Propelling Careers Podcast

In this episode, Jim and Lauren share perspective about how to find silver linings in change. We both know change can be hard. but sometimes change opens up opportunities that you were not aware of.  Many people I know have been able to find a better culture, a better work life balance, more fulfillment in their career, and other things after the initial change of role. We hope you enjoy listening.   - How to find lessons learned in these challenges and changes we face - How to maintain positivity during challenges and changes we face- We can work and what might not work to find the silver lining in change - How to get into the right mindset and nourish it- Oftentimes change provides a time of reflection - What are your lessons learned - What is your motivation moving forward- Building resilience and using this to bounce forward- Importance of a growth mindset - Tip for what is helpful and not helpful to do when you are looking for silver linings Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers. As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!