February 4, 2010 – Financial Post – Don Mills, Ontario, Canada
The Vancouver Winter Games will start in two weeks and millions of Canadians will soon be watching athletes from around the world go for Olympic gold. Besides exhibiting strength, speed and endurance, these elite performers are a testimony to career success.
By following five steps that competitive athletes take, you can experience career gold and climb onto the winner’s podium.
There are many similarities between top athletes and people at the pinnacle of their careers. Both follow a solid and time-proven strategy: Set goals, train and work hard, and bring at least 100% commitment.
The following steps are common to high-performing athletes and can get you on the right career path:
Get a career coach Olympic athletes don’t go it alone. They have coaches to help them set goals, develop training plans, and achieve results. By working with a certified career coach, you’ll get a personalized game plan. Your career coach can help you train by sharpening certain skills, setting timelines and monitoring your progress in achieving your milestones.
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