Thought experiments that reveal more than you'd expect

When we’re unsure what’s next, we often default to doing nothing.

That’s why I ask clients these three questions — they sound simple, but they unlock real clarity.

• If you lost your job tomorrow, how would you feel about the obvious next move?

• If you could turn back time, what might you have done differently career-wise?

• If you won the lottery, how would you spend your time?

These questions can help clients to hit ‘pause’ and spark creative thinking around their heart’s desires.

While the answers won’t necessarily dictate what you do next, these simple thought prompts can yield real intelligence, taking you off autopilot so you can unpack the possibilities.

Sometimes the answers to these seemingly fantastical questions can completely change your career trajectory, and the path forward isn’t always as impossible as you’d think.

If you haven’t asked yourself these questions lately — or ever — give them a try.