12/07/2020
I WISH I HAD A COACH-2
I was doing well in my career , I often heard people talking well of me. I was clearly identified as a future leader potential. I was often referred to as on the fast track. I was happy and motivated to do well. I went out of my way to take on additional work and responsibilities. I was seen and told that I am a change agent. What ever I heard made me feel good , important and wanted.
I was looking forward to advancing my career in the company. It was a multi national company and in India we were large. There was no dearth of opportunities. I had moved laterally a few time and I was promoted a few times .
Everything was almost perfect. My career was on a role as they say. I was eyeing this vacancy that came up as the head of Business in Australia and I was keen to get the post. I worked very hard to present myself as the candidate to be considered. I visualized my self in the corner office that overlooked the Sydney bridge. The search was on I was talked to a few times, and this continued for over three weeks. I was hopeful, in fact I was confident that it was me.
It was not me who got the final nod. I was upset, I could not understand what went wrong. I just could not believe that they overlooked me . I was frustrated and was angry. It was evident to all that I was not the same. I wanted to quit my job that very day. I wish I had a coach.
