The Great Career Paradox: When pursuing career success may not lead to career happiness

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Finding Career Longevity and Happiness in a complex world Why are some people with highly successful careers... still unhappy in life? At the pinnacle of their careers and lauded by many for their achievements, they struggle to find joy in the work they do. To fill this void, they drive their careers even harder, only to feel more isolated and frustrated. Therein lies The Great Career Paradox of our time - that contrary to popular belief, Career Success does not always create Happiness, and might even have an opposite effect! This lack of Career Fulfilment is a key driving force fueling the mass exodus of staff in many organisations today. How can individuals achieve Career Happiness? What can employers do to engage their teams to improve retention? Having coached thousands of Executives, Authors Adrian and Yen were piqued by this Paradox and combined their experiences in Headhunting, Consulting and Coaching to unlock the Secrets to Career Happiness. In-depth interviews and massive surveys were conducted with Business Leaders and Executives and they created a new Career Framework based on Career Strategy. and Career Agility.. Correctly executed, these concepts will help you navigate your life journey and ultimately achieve meaningful Career Success.

Adrian Choo Adrian Choo is a highly regarded career strategist and thought leader in Asia. Adrian worked for large multinationals including Shell, GE Plastics, Boyden Global Executive Search and Lee Hecht Harrison. As a veteran headhunter and Career Coach, he authored Career-Crossroads in 2015 and founded Career Agility International two years later. Today, he is Singapore's top career expert and can be heard on radio every Saturday morning on MoneyFM 89.3 at his weekly segment, 'Career 360 with Adrian Choo'. Sze-Yen Chee Sze-Yen Chee is a Certified Master Coach and Career Coach with over 14 years' experience in delivering Coaching programmes, training and facilitating workshops. She has coached over 2000 individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, across multiple industries, including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, IT, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals and FMCG. She enjoys motivating and helping individuals achieve career clarity and resilience in the face of corporate challenges. In 2019, she co-authored The 7 Proven Secrets to Land Your Dream Job, The Exit Management Handbook and Accelerate Your Career.