64. How to pivot your career during a crisis: Advice from "the new world of work" expert Marianne Roux.

Introduction

Here we are, starting 2021 with a new sense of hope that our lives and careers will get back on track.

As my team and I take a break from working non-stop since the launch of this podcast back in October 2019, I have selected for you a very special episode from our catalog, which I feel is a perfect listen for this time of the year. You may not have heard this episode yet, or if you have, it may be worth re-listening. I have picked it to match the times we live right now, and I feel it will be a great companion as you walk your dog, prepare a meal, or get ready to take action on your New Year’s resolution.

While you’re listening to this oldie but goodie episode, I’m recharging my energy and planning great podcast content and interviews for 2021. So don’t forget to subscribe, follow and if you feel like you’re in the holiday spirit, give us a 5-star review on iTunes as a token of your appreciation for The Job Hunting Podcast. You have no idea how happy it makes me feel to see so many positive reviews on iTunes, and it also helps other professionals find this show and get the career support they need for their job hunting.

About this episode

In 2020, we have talked about how the pandemic affects all areas of our lives, especially our work. Living and working from home, market disruption, and government interventions are now the new normal, at least until we control the outbreak and most likely up to the point where we have a wide distribution of an effective vaccine.

With that said, our world has changed. So, how is our new world of work going to look like? What challenges and opportunities will present us? In this episode, I spoke to Marianne Roux, who has over 25 years' experience as a New World of Work Strategist. Marianne helps leaders and HR executives understand how to adapt their organizations to the new world of work by training their leaders and teams and transforming their businesses. She is a regular keynote speaker, author, and business school lecturer and works pro-bono on developing women's entrepreneurial skills and alleviating poverty and trauma. Her work takes her to all corners of the Earth, including countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. She is highly regarded as an expert in her field. She is called upon to support large multinational organizations, governments, and non-profits in adjusting their business models, culture, and workforce to be more future-oriented and entrepreneurial.

Marianne helps us understand how to thrive during a crisis and how to pivot and develop our career to adjust to new working and living ways. 

Key advice from Marianne to thrive under crisis - be it COVID-19 or any other you may encounter in the future:

• For a week or two, take time to get through the shock and the grief.
• Sort out an area at home to be your home office, and make it a friendly and happy place.
• Have a workday every day, give yourself a job title, continue learning, and continue to network and connect with others.
• Schedule activities in your day to help keep your spirits up, like exercising and volunteering.
• You are not on holiday: You're employing yourself into a job, and you've got to keep that mindset.

Marianne's foresight to help you plan for the next stages of your career:

• The new world of work will most definitely include all things digital: from data analytics and design thinking; there are many free courses and public content you can access, so use this opportunity to update your skills.
• If data is not your thing, focus on relationships: health care, aged care, and other sectors will require relationship management skills. 
• Entrepreneurial skills are critical, especially in developing countries: use your youth and get them involved in your business idea. They understand digital and can help you build your success. 
• Advice for career hunters in developed countries: There are opportunities in entrepreneurship, innovation, and how business and government work together. These are the areas that need much improvement.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• This Podcast's Private Facebook Group
• Marianne Roux's website
• New World of Work - Marianne's free training module
• Marianne Roux's LinkedIn Profile
• Download a transcript of this episode

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Free Optimized Job Search Schedule and Workshop - Holiday Edition

You can download the Optimized Job Search Schedule for free: a workbook I designed especially for the Holiday Season. It includes three weekly routines you can choose from to continue your job search during December-January. The workbook has an extra page for you to design your personalized routine that suits your needs. Still, the beauty is I’m giving you all the tips and listing all the essential activities you need to include, and giving you the flexibility to choose your best routine, no matter much or how little time you have, your job search schedule will suit you to a tea!

• Download the free Optimized Job Search Schedule to help you build a successful routine.
• Watch my free workshop: The Optimized Job Search.

Are you new here? If so, here is a bit about me:

Hello, and welcome! I’m Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I’m also a virtual career coach, job hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach professionals in the corporate, non-profit, and public sectors the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

If you are 1) an ambitious professional who is keen to develop a robust career plan, 2) looking to find your next job or promotion, or 3) you want to keep a finger on the pulse of the job market so that when you ready and an opportunity arises, you can hit the ground running – then this podcast is for you.

In addition to The Job Hunting Podcast, I've created a series of free tools and resources. I developed a range of services for professionals in career or job transition. And, of course, I also coach private clients. So there is no excuse – I’m determined to help you! I want you to feel empowered, nail your next job, and have the career you want.

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