10 Ways To Develop a Free Agent Attitude

September 7, 2013 asparker

Attitude, business development, Career Changers, Lawyers, networking, tips, work-life balance

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Free Agents are those individuals who work for themselves. They are sole practitioners, consultants, temporary workers, and entrepreneurs. Free Agents give up the security of having an employer and a regular pay check for the freedom to have control over their own lives. Developing a free agent attitude can benefit both the employed and unemployed as well as those who work for themselves.

1. Develop a vision of your ideal life. Include all parts of your life including your work/career, family, friends, lifestyle, spiritual endeavors, personal growth, leisure etc. Let that vision guide your choices and move you forward toward more meaningful work and life,.

2. Know what your strengths, talents and skills are. Develop an offer that includes these and that sets you apart from others. Be able to articulate the advantages of your offer clearly.

3. Have a learning plan to fill in the gaps and broaden your offer. Watch the trends to ensure your skills and offer remain relevant.

4. Volunteer to do projects that showcase your talents.

5. Find a mentor or coach to support you.

6. Make a list of EVERYONE you know and put their information into a contact management program.

7. Make the effort to meet new people and add them to your contact management program.

8. Stay in touch with your network of contacts continuously. Keep them informed of what you are doing.

9. Begin by finding ways to create opportunities to offer your talents to others by working at home or part time. If you work for someone else this may mean moonlighting or free lancing.

10. Develop a “How can I help you?” attitude. Act as a referral agent for others and then ask them to do the same for you.

Coaching for Free Agents

If you are looking for a way to make your career more meaningful and fulfilling, consider working with me. I guide my clients to find exactly what makes work and life meaningful and fulfilling for them and then we come up with ways to make their current job more meaningful and then define what their next step will be. The time to think about this is right now whether you are employed or unemployed. Don’t move to another unfulfilling job. Instead call me at 781-598-0388 or email me at asparker@asparker.com. and I will help you find work that is perfect for you. I look forward to talking with you!