You are NOT your circumstances.

Please stop confusing your strengths, abilities, and *potential* with what has happened to you.

"Bad" things happen to alllll of us: a lay off, a negative performance review, a boss we just can't seem to align with, an employee we couldn't help, a BIG MISTAKE, even (gasp) FAILURE...

And we all make CHOICES that lead to career plateaus, stagnation, and sidesteps.

First, EVERYONE has these experiences. E-V-E-R-Y-O-N-E.

Second, you get to CHOOSE what you make them mean.

You get to CHOOSE how prominently they factor into your mindset about your value, worthiness, and ability to make a difference.

YOU get to CHOOSE how much responsibility you take on for OTHERS' behavior.

Are you going to learn the lessons and use them to take a LEAP forward?

Are you going to OWN your gifts and LEAD THROUGH "bad" circumstances as powerfully and intentionally as you can?

Or are you going to self-flagellate yourself and let shame, embarrassment, and circumstances outside of your control LIMIT YOU?

The choice is yours.

Author Bio: 

Before becoming a coach, Caroline had a successful career in management consulting and financial services. She's made it her mission to help people grow, contribute, and get wherever they want to go in their careers.

Caroline wants you to recognize how much power you have to define your career. Take the first step by downloading your free 4-step career roadmap.