Did you ever wish you had a coach to help get you through your internships back when you were in college? This week, we’re getting the inside scoop from Toom Willems about what it’s like to work with young adults looking for help preparing for their professional careers to begin.
Toom brings a refreshing spin on maximizing those crucial internship months. Forget trying too hard to prove yourself. Toom emphasizes the importance of making an internship feel like "home" by learning everyone's names, being genuinely curious about the work and people, and enthusiastically taking on tasks (even unglamorous ones).
Whether you’re on your way to college, about to start your first job, or transitioning to a new industry, Toom’s advice can be applied to all stages of career development. So join us to hear his story and get some tips and tricks about how to manage your professional life with ease.
Key Topics:
Starting a two-fold career path in soccer and teaching Searching for status in a career path Embrace who you are and your desires, but do it with humility From an airforce pilot, to a breakdancer, to sports scientist Dealing with disappointment The importance of having a plan B We’re bound to have more than one passion in life Transitioning from sports to teaching and coaching Making your new job feel like home Getting curious about discomfort and learning to coexist Cultivating an open mindset The biggest misconception about internships Don’t ask for too much too soon The Clown Costume Guarantee
Connect with Toom online:
Website: https://www.kickassintern.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toom-willems/?locale=nl_NL
Find more from Courtney Page:
Instagram: @courtneyaustinpage
Website: https://www.glowstatecoach.com/
Interested in 1:1 Coaching or Hiring Courtney for a Speaking Engagement or Workshop? Email her at:
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