Val Nelson

I’ve been a self-employed career/business/life coach since 2009. I help introverts and HSPs (like me) who want to make a difference — in a way that fits our energy, our big hearts, and our practical needs too. ~ Val Nelson
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Balance and Flow, Career and Purpose

Unhappy at Work? Wrong Field, Wrong Place, or Is It Me? What To Do.

If you feel drained and unhappy at work, something needs to change. But what? Here’s how to know. First of all, it’s not YOU. The stress is real and wants to be heard.

Are you hating your job but not sure why or what to do? (And what if it pays well?) Let’s talk about this.

There are so many pieces to this conundrum and it can feel overwhelming. In this post, I outline some pieces to consider and in what order.

Val Nelson, Coach for Introverts and HSPs: "Turns out: Introversion and Sensitivity Are Business Assets." ValNelson.com, with image of Val and a soft lavender sky background.
Introverts and HSPs, Self-employment / Solopreneurs

Introversion and Sensitivity Are Business Assets

For years, I assumed my introversion and sensitivity were obstacles I had to work around in life and business. I had absorbed a widespread belief: that introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) need to overcome their nature to succeed. I now know the opposite is true: these natural traits are business assets.
Here’s what I did to lean on my introversion and sensitivity which made my business work. Then I outline 4 foundational pillars that have helped me and my clients.

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sad face with broken heart line drawing to represent: My work is feeling draining. Then what?

Is your career too draining?

It might not feel like it right now, but work can be energizing and fulfilling, even for introverts and HSPs. There is a way. Here are 3 paths to find your way to your right career path.

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