Have you ever wondered how some of the best musicians in the world can produce amazing performances in their recitals and concerts, over and over again, as though it was their first time? Or how an actor can perform the same play in a theatre day after day? It comes down to the fact they have passion for what they do. And, every day they perform, they rediscover that passion. Your stage may be your office, rather than a concert hall, but you can still find the passion for your chosen career.
One way to rediscover your passion is remembering what got you into doing your job in the first place. Which aspects of your career are you truly passionate about? Is it meeting new people? Closing business deals? Travelling to other countries? Or having the freedom to exercise your creativity?
Corporate life can undervalue passion, but that doesn’t mean you have to! Take pride in what you love doing, and pursue it relentlessly.
Many people feel stuck in their careers because they are not learning anything new. One of the ways to keep that motivational flame in you going is to constantly fuel it with ideas, information and news relevant to your work. Even if you are the best in the industry, there is always something to learn, and if you aren’t, there is always something that you can learn to do much better than your peers or your competitors.
Changing the way you work, mixing with new people – even varying your work routine can have an impact on how you work and how you feel about your work. It may be impractical to change the major constituents of your working day – but even minor tweaks could make a difference.
If you normally have lunch at your desk – take a walk so you have a change of scene. If you don’t like speaking up at meetings, force yourself to make a contribution. Do something you’ve not done before – the results could surprise you!
You will be surprised at the amount of positive energy you can get from being in the same room as like-minded professionals; people who share the same career dreams or interests as you do. There is something inspiring about listening and talking to others in the same industry or job (who may be equally enthusiastic or even more passionate about their work than you are), and hearing about their experiences first hand. The excitement they exude when they talk about their work is often extremely contagious. And if they can enjoy their work this much, there is no reason why you can’t as well.
4 key traits of a 21st century leader
Global mega-trends such as globalisation and digitisation have raised the speed, scale and interconnectedness with which our world operates. Organisations today require a new breed of leaders to tackle these complexities. We take a look at 4 key traits a 21st century leader should ideally possess. L
Read MoreBeing an application engineer
Application engineers are integral in helping manufacturers adapt their existing technologies into products that are usable and relevant for local markets. In the automotive sector, these professionals typically work for foreign suppliers that create and sell products to original equipment manufactu
Read MoreLooking for a fulfilling job? Ask yourself these 6 key questions
Dreading another dull day in the office? If you’ve lost your passion for work, it could be time to make a break. Find a job you love by asking yourself these six essential questions… What do you actually like about work? When trying to figure out your dream job, it can be tempting to do just that: c
Read MoreCome join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.