In episode 3 of our Be Bold At Work Series, we explore the huge emphasis on up-skilling and stay ing relevant, as we march into a digital and technological age where economic cycles and industries are fast-changing. How about those who feel rising anxiety out of a fear of not being able to catch up or a sense of misplacement as to where they fit in all of this?

Coherence happens when we are able to find a place where identity, skills and relevance align. We are able to find or create a fit between who we are as individuals and what the world needs. When we work towards coherence, things may still be challenging or fast-changing, but we are able to respond with a sense of groundedness and confidence. 

 This framework uses a few questions, to help us see where we are right now in terms of coherence. It is something that we can take a pause and look at, at various stages in our career.

AVERAGE YOUR RATINGS FOR EACH CATEGORY.

  • Which category do you rate yourself high in?

  • Which category might you need to be working on to reach coherence?

 

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Read below for the write-ups on the experiences of Ray and Huien in their journey to seeking coherence,
and see if what they share resonates with you

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Huien’s tip for reaching coherence: In trying to find that platform or approach potential opportunities in a new industry, sometimes it can be quite daunting. I recall when I wanted to reach out to someone working in agritech, which is something new but interesting to me, I was concerned I would seem uninformed or unprepared. But in the end, I did reach out, and in doing so, I had to accept that failure and embarrassement are simply going to be part of this journey.

 
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Ray’s tip for reaching coherence: The work you do, the job title you have, the company that hired you- you can see all that as a platform for doing what you enjoy. Look for the platforms you can use, whether it is at work, the community and also different groups you are a part of. I highly recommend the notion of having more than one job. Meaning sort of pushing yourselves in more than one space. There’s a whole value in pursuing multiple “careers”.