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Job Crisis: Neuroscience & the Art of Pivot
Diane Grimard Wilson
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began:
- Have you lost your job, had your hours dramatically reduced or taken a pay cut?
- Or, do you constantly wonder if such a fate is just around the corner?
With over 40 million people filing for unemployment since March 2020, be assured, you are not alone if you are suffering from employment insecurity.
In these unprecedented times, how can you improve your employment situation and be better prepared for a challenge? As a career and executive coach, with a board-certification in applied neuroscience, I suggest a sports concept for direction and a brain shift to make it happen.
The Pivot
Quite simply: A pivot means making a shift in a different direction whether it’s in basketball or your career.
In terms of work, most of us have been taught to look inward to find our calling, to get in touch with our strengths and what we would love to do most. It’s good to know our strengths, but during these difficult times, it may be beneficial to also look…
