Frequently Asked Questions

What does your graphic and logo mean?
What exactly is career transitioning and career development?
How much of my time will this take?
Do you help me find a job?
What about high school grads, college students or kids of returning overseas workers?
Is this strictly career counseling?

I designed the logo to capture the dynamic, fluid, ever-changing aspect of our journey in life. It is like a wave or an upside down tornado. It shows that we are continually riding the transformative edge that is change. In the logo are twilight and sunrise colors. What a challenge to go with this flow and I hope it speaks to you of hope and optimism.

The graphic for my 4 phase program shows a path on the journey of life. It shows some of the stages anyone might go through when transitioning. When we transition we leave a huge piece of our lives behind. We are at a twilight horizon, as we stand before numerous obstacles and unknowns. Over time, and as we understand and interact with the process, we begin to be energized about Setting a New Direction. It is special to me to have as the banner for this website and my work a picture that my son Josh took on one of his many travels – thanks Jazel !!

What exactly is career transitioning and career development?
Think of careers simply as the work we do. We will have many jobs in many places. Think of transitions as the mind set required to ride the permanent whitewater that is globalization. The need is to continually review oneself and re-brand accordingly. The process that I take people through is a toolkit for managing in today’s fast changing society and workplace. In fact younger people today will be changing careers and jobs ten times or more in their lifetime. Completing this program will give you a brand new, real time understanding of yourself and how to get aligned with the present and future needs of today’s workplace. Everyone could benefit from customization of my program, especially the foundational piece (YOU). Email me for details.

How much of my time will this take? I don't think I can manage to dedicate 8 to 12 weeks.
You will spend about about 5 hours per week on the materials I give you. It is also possible to fast track it to one week, but only if you could dedicate an entire week to it. In addition, depending on the parts and length of the program you choose, we would spend up to 8 hours together on the material.

Do you help me find a job?
Set a New Direction is not a headhunter or job placement agency.

Do you offer any transition help for high school or college grads?
Yes. There is definitely a need to expose younger people at the beginning of their own work life to these realities. This process will clarify the best next steps for them. It will increase increase their confidence in navigating the global workplace, and increase their likelihood of aligning with those right positions.

Is this strictly career counseling? It seems like you are describing some psychological (or spiritual) issues.
The focus of Set a New Direction is definitely career based. Yet, at the same time, so many other life issues are interrelated. Any “counseling” I might do is that of a “peer” - sharing my own story. My own life has been rich and challenging enough, and I am glad to personally share any aspects that could help others.

I offer a free 30 minute consultation where we talk in detail about your situation and whether this program (or parts of it) would be a benefit to you at this time. There is no obligation.