Doing a 360

This phrase has a common meaning: a person or a situation returning to its original state or position after completing a full circle.

And the complete opposite of what everything's telling us to do right now. Improve. Evolve. Keep Moving Forward.

For me, doing a 360 means something else. It's about knowing yourself from every perspective and from varying ones, to be able to make better decisions rather than lurching from one situation to another based on what you're hearing in the here and now.

Doing a 360

In a world that knows everything about us, it's easy to feel continually vulnerable, manipulated and uncertain.

Working out the role you need next isn't just about making a move; it's about finding the right fit. It's about making the right move for you in this moment in time and maximising where you are now.

It's delulu to think that you can know today what you are going to want and need in the next 2-3 years, but in contemplating your next role, that's effectively what most people are doing.

There are things you can do to help position yourself to minimise the risk of a wrong choice that could impact your life if you make a mistake. But it's not about looking ''out there'' it first requires that you look 'in here''

If you are looking for a role now, I'd be getting familiar with YOU and these five key areas:

• Technically, what am I really good at now? Where am I confident I could develop skills-wise with the proper support? What combination of skills gives me something different to offer?

• Psychologically, where have I thrived in the past? Which environments bring out the best in me? What makes me feel good about myself?

• Financially, what am I going to need to live day-to-day and reach the financial goals I have in the next 2-3 years? How secure do I need to feel financially to move forward? Am I intrinsically (internally) or extrinsically (externally) motivated?

• Physically, what do I need around me to do my best work? Do I work best behind a desk with myself for company or out and about with others? What do I need from my work schedule to ensure my life outside work thrives in the long term?

• Familiarly, what do people who like and love me say about me? How do people who have seen me navigate the highs and lows of life see me? How would they encourage me to develop?

Once you understand your needs and wants from a 360-degree view, the roles you are drawn to and are offered will change.

I guarantee it.

Try it.