Resource Friday: 4/2/21

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Written By Carole-Ann Penney, Founder

So many people who come to me for coaching describe themselves as a jack-of-all-trades. In a world where we often feel pressured to zero in on a specialty, having a wide variety of skills can feel more like a weakness than a superpower.

Here's something affirming for those of us with more than one skill set: having a dual career can actually make you happier.

This article from the Atlantic highlights the story of Charles Edward Ives, who led two careers with an equal sense of purpose: as an influential American composer and an insurance man.

"The story of Charles Ives—along with a good deal of scientific evidence—shows that hyper-specialization is not the best strategy for our well-being. We can find greater happiness by instead cultivating a variety of serious interests and activities."

Read the full article here >>> https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/03/having-dual-career-can-make-you-happier/618311/

Carole-Ann Penney, Founder

Carole-Ann Penney is a leadership trainer and strategic career coach who has been coaching professionals since 2012. She writes and teaches about authentic leadership, career growth, and navigating professional identity; her ideas have been published in Harvard Business Review and Business Insider, and she has worked with leaders at organizations including Google, Hilton, Edward Jones, and Brown University.

Carole-Ann Penney - Author Bio

https://www.penneyleadership.com/author-carole-ann-penney
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