At the end of the last campus session I was able to chat briefly to Alan about how I should interpret my inquiries. Many of you in our Module 2 group are progressing on to be teachers, where as for me this is not yet the direction I wish to pursue. As I have trained intensively as a dancer for my entire performance life I wish now to attempt the transition to TV. In front or behind, I haven't quite made that decision yet but know that is is the path I wish to follow. Unsure on how to reflect and depict this accordingly Alan advised me to network with others who have similarly pursued this. He offered me the findings Natalie Less had to offer on her blog, which is when I truly realised that this project is far bigger than just our current BAPP peer group.
It has also made me aware that I have been confusing what are natural inquiries for worry and fear. Rather than viewing them positively as stepping stones to finding new and exciting answers, I have been shying away from possible outcomes. Though this career is what you make it, it is also uncontrollable, it is having the integrity to question and learn which keeps you on the correct path.
Great that you are starting to think about your inquiry questions. i think you should think in terms of what you are interested in, where you have a passion. This inquiry is primarily to achieve the completion of a BA (Hons) so it is already helping you with a career goal. It does not have to find the answer to ALL your career issues AND it can't. It is a small inquiry but it can inform and make you more knowlegable about what already interests you in professional terms. As I said in my last blog do not choose an inquiry (question) in terms of look for answer rather work towards wanting to know more about your question being able to ask a better question by the end of the inquiry. If you met someone who could employ you in a lift after your inquiry you would be able to have an impressive conversation about the topic and be able to make informed interesting statements this is what other professionals are interested in NOT someone who will tell them what to do to solve X. Life is much bigger than that why would you expect to solve an issue and assume everyone else hadn't already thought of that solution too. It is understanding more about your question that is the goal and that means it needs to be about something you are interested in NOT something you are afraid of happening!!
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Adesola
Thankyou Adesola, this is definitely very helpful. I am completely coming to terms with the fear of the unknown, making it easier to direct me on my path without having any boundaries, or trying to reach a specific answer. It is opening me up to the many possibilities within the areas that I am interested in, without becoming to intense and set on reaching a specific goal by the end of the course. I will definitely be keen to hear your feedback throughout this module as opening up and treading on unknown territory can always be a challenge.
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I think we all experience the fear of the unknown! Its also fear of making the wrong decisions. I think sometimes its worth taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture. We often use the term 'goal' when referring to our career but goal is another way of saying finish line. Its just about changing your way of thinking. Instead of thinking about where we want to end up we should think about the things we want to do along the way. Its all about the journey.
ReplyDeleteI think this way of thinking helps you keep perspective and it can also open up more doors!
Kelly
Thanks kelly, I think this is such a good way to think about it! I really love how you describe the term 'goal'. Have you ever experienced any transitions yourself?
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ReplyDeleteI am constantly experiencing transitions! To the point that actually sometimes I wish I was more settled!
Its that constant cycle of audition, contract, audition, contract! Each contract is so very different, they usually come with a different lifestyle as well as a different work method.
I have also wavered from performing in musical theatre to performing gigs with bands etc. Ok yes they are similar in the fact that I am predominately a singer in both jobs but they are so different. Another transition process...as I have to change the way I sing to suit the style of music and usually the material is very different.
Then there is a the bigger transition of moving from performing to teaching.
Its a really interesting discussion. Its easy to dismiss it as part of our profession but its something we all probably practice. Its interesting as its something that you don't learn about in training but its something that we all have to do. I think performers develop their own methods of practising transitions. What do you think?