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Am I JUST My Career? — Part 1 in a 3-part Series on "Self"

In the first of a three-part series on "Self," ProAdvisorCoach Will Simpson explores his journey to separating his identity from his career, highlighting the struggle to find purpose beyond professional achievements and the importance of defining oneself before pursuing career goals. As I enter my 6th decade of wandering around on this third rock from the Sun, I am starting to become more reflective. I am asking the harder questions of myself and, in fact, of others. I have had a career of being an executive and I have enjoyed it—thoroughly. It has defined me in many ways. I have been MY CAREER. Until I was not. In 2018 I was about two years into being the COO of a staffing and recruiting company. I was well compensated and held the reins of running the day-to-day business. It was in a new area for me, leading a services company presents new and different challenges than running a product company. On paper, it was Awesome. So... why was I bored? Where was the "meaning...

Big Insights & Small Shifts: A MindScan™ Profile

ProAdvisorCoach’s proprietary MindScan™ Assessment is a powerful behavioral assessment tool based on the work of Nobel Nominee Robert Hartman. The MindScan is designed to measure an individual's value perception and decision-making. It evaluates three dimensions: Systemic (logical and structured thinking), Extrinsic (practical and tangible aspects), and Intrinsic (emotional and relational values). By assessing how individuals prioritize and perceive these dimensions, the MindScan identifies areas of bias (distorted value perceptions) and clarity (accurate value perceptions), revealing insights into personal development and potential for growth. Below, Coach Bryan Hendley provides an example of how the MindScan can be used to understand an individual’s value system, reveal areas of self-doubt, track progress, and help them achieve their goals. One of the most interesting things about the MindScan is that it is a dynamic tool, for both the coach and the individual being coached. It d...

Break Free from the Prison of Projection and Reclaim Your Authentic Self

Think about this scenario. You’re walking with a friend, and a dog on a leash suddenly starts barking at you, but ignores your companion. What’s going on? It’s not always about something obvious—your clothes, your posture, or anything immediately visible. Often, it’s about something unseen: the energy you’re projecting. Just like a dog can sense fear, even if you’re trying to hide it, we unconsciously project a whole range of emotions, insecurities, and judgments onto the world around us. This process, known as projection, has a powerful impact on our interactions and how we perceive reality. It’s like wearing invisible glasses that tint everything we see. Projection operates largely unconsciously, meaning we're often unaware we're doing it, yet it can significantly impact our relationships, hindering clear communication and creating unnecessary conflict. In our lives and our jobs, projection can sabotage our efforts, holding us back from taking risks and achieving our goals. A...

ProAdvisorCoach Profile: Coach Alan Graham

Helping Incredibly Talented People Work Through Their Blockages as they Try to Move Forward in their Professional and Personal Lives Alan Graham is a coach, consultant, educator, author, and presenter with over three decades of experience. His clients include physicians, attorneys, professionals, CEOs, C-Suite leaders, and vice presidents in many large and small organizations such as Deloitte Consulting, W. Wrigley & Co., Leo Burnett, Abbott Labs, PNC, Zebra Technologies, Exelon, Datamars, Vanguard, Owens-Illinois and LaSalle Network. Alan is the author of The Guide to ADHD Coaching and Lemonade: The Leader’s Guide to Resilience at Work . Tell us a little about your background . Well, my undergraduate is in economics with a minor in math. I got my Masters in teaching and my PhD in psychology from Northwestern, and I’ve worked extensively with children and adolescents. In the mid-nineties, I started to do executive coaching, and then added an ADHD focus ...

5 Steps to Conquering the Pit

We all know that feeling—a knot in your stomach, a gnawing unease that disrupts sleep, sparks irritability, and clouds your mind with worry. Maybe it stems from a troubled relationship, financial strain, looming job insecurity, or even health concerns . Anthony J. D’Angelo offered a truth we often forget, "Listen to your intuition. It will tell you everything you need to know." This wisdom resonates deep within us all, especially during the gut-wrenching turmoil of a shaky economy, challenging relationships, health concerns or a difficult business decision. These situations cast a long shadow, stretching across our careers, health, finances, and personal lives, impacting loved ones and even our neighbors and communities. Talk about wreaking havoc on the pit of our stomachs. What Actually Causes this "Pit" Feeling? Obviously, our churning stomachs aren't causing the chaos in our lives; however, they may multiply our chaos, stress and anxiety. But our feelings a...

The Power of Positive Questioning

We often find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of activity, checking boxes on our to-do lists without ever truly reflecting on the impact of our actions. It’s easy to get lost in the hustle, only to realize at the end of the day that something is missing. Perhaps it's a sense of fulfillment, a spark of inspiration, or a clear direction. The secret to unlocking a more purposeful and productive life might lie in a simple yet powerful tool: positive questioning. I often find myself at my family's vacation home in Bonita Springs, Florida, surrounded by the beauty of the Gulf, reflecting on the principles that have guided my life and career. One of the most fundamental concepts is the power of asking. It was my father, the late David Peter Campe, who first instilled this idea in me. Decades ago, he pondered a simple yet profound question: How could he secure a piece of paradise in this area for generations to come? This wasn’t a wish or a dream; it was a deliberate inquiry that set t...