Upon graduation from the Center of Creative Leadership course, a peer attendee gave me a copy of Dr. Seuss’ book with a personal notation that it had always been a source of inspiration for him. 

A children’s book, one might ask? 

I grew up in Germany with different types of children’s books. Have you ever read the Heinrich Hoffmann story entitled “Struwwelpeter”? Hoffmann was a German psychiatrist and his rhymes about the misbehavior of children usually ended in their deaths!

Dr. Seuss’ style on the other hand is that of inspiration, encouragement and recognition of ones’ unique gifts. Many of us have been thrown for a loop in our careers and in life, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. The unemployment rate in the US is higher than it was during the Great Depression.  

So how do you find inspiration during this time of uncertainty?

My inspiration comes from within. I have utilized this time for much introspection and found peace by practicing presence in everything I do.  There are so many great, complimentary resources out there to help you expand your horizons—resources that can help you start doing the things you always wanted to do, but never had time for. As an example, I highly recommend this thirty-day yoga journey: https://youtu.be/–jhKVdZOJM

There is a passage in that Dr. Seuss book given to me that refers to people just waiting . . .  for the phone to ring, for their hair to grow, for a yes or a no. If you are like me, currently in the market for a new career opportunity, don’t wait, get inspired! There are no excuses to put your life or your career on hold. Pick up the phone, and call that recruiter! Reach out to your network and expand it! Learn a new skill! Tend to your health, physically, mentally and spiritually and know that this too shall pass.

To quote Dr. Seuss: “Kid, you’ll move mountains! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So, get on your way!”

If you need help moving your mountain and want to work with me as your career coach, contact me.