This past weekend, I had the privilege of pulling tarot cards for career wellness at a local fundraising event that has been running annually for nearly 20 years.
At Trek Up the Tower, the community comes together to climb 40 floors in a downtown tower, led by first responders. This year, a walking path and vendor area were added to further support the wellness-focused mission of the event’s organizer, The Wellbeing Partners.
I sat with people from all walks of life. I asked them what they do for work and what their career wish for 2025 is. Then, I pulled a card to offer them insight into that wish.
I spoke with retirees, veterans, new professionals, mid-career folks, people in career transitions, and folks in IT, nursing, public health, accounting, entrepreneurship, project management, contracting, and more.
One thing they all had in common? The way they settled in when I asked about their career wish. Some answered immediately. Others weren’t sure, so we sank into how they want to feel in their career instead. But no matter their response, I could feel the shift when they truly connected with their answer.
And that tells me something.
▪️ It’s not often that someone asks us a direct question about what we want.
▪️ It’s not often that someone holds space for us to envision it.
▪️ It’s not often that we feel truly heard.
As David W. Augsburger said, “Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.”
I know that my purpose includes deep listening. When I engage 1:1 with someone, the world around me disappears. The person in front of me is the only one who matters in that moment. Holding that space is one of my favorite things to do.
Bringing me on as your coach isn’t just about closing the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
It’s about giving yourself permission to be intentional about your career in a way you never knew was possible. It’s about deeply knowing yourself, envisioning the life you want to create, and then taking small, purposeful steps to bring it to life.
And through it all, I will hold the light for you.
Whether or not you work with me, my wish for you is this:
That you find a career that allows you to feel how I felt when that photo was taken. I want for you to feel full of purpose and peace, to create impact by doing what you love, and receiving as much as you give.
Tell me, what is your career wish for 2025?
With care,
Angela
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Angela McKay, ACC, SHRM-SCP is a Certified Intuitive Career Coach, Former HR Executive, and Degreed Communication Expert. She is the author of “Daily Tarot Journal: using your Tarot and Oracle cards to open your perspective and intuition.”
Angela believes that when you open your mind to the wisdom of your soul, amazing transformation occurs. Your intuition and purpose are the practical keys to creating your very own career satisfaction.
She helps introspective high-achievers to revive their career without starting over. You've worked too hard for what you have, there's no need to throw it away. Instead, let's align your career to who you've become.
In addition, she is a Certified Mind Rebel Coach and Certified Biddy Tarot Advisor. Her unique combination of skills allow for you to lean into her intuition until you strengthen and trust yours, a perfect partnership.