8 Secrets High-Performers Use To Become Indispensable at Work (Even During a Recession)
The COVID-19 pandemic has professionals thinking about how to recession-proof their careers — my coaching clients included. Many are asking me how they can stay relevant as the economy slows down.
You might have similar concerns.
With layoffs and furloughs on the rise, perhaps you’re wondering how to add more value in your current role. Or maybe you’ve lost your job, and want to reengage your network so you can get back on your feet.
The problem is, you might not even be sure what it means to “add value” or understand how it plays out in this new reality where you’re working from home. You may want to build long-term connections at your workplace and with your network, but have trouble making it happen. Or worse, you feel like you have nothing to give and doubt your worthiness.
The best way to get past these worries is to move away from abstract thinking (which lets what-if’s and doubts go crazy) towards concrete thinking. This technique, known as concreteness training, is common for anxiety. You can apply it to the elusive question of how to “add value” and stay relevant in relationships.
Here are specific examples of how you make yourself indispensable — so you can stop stressing and start…
