Try a worksheet

We don’t know why, but sometimes having a printout of a task makes it feel far easier to do. The framework is helpful, and so is the slight ‘homework’ nostalgia. This worksheet is free and keeps things simple, or if you prefer something more aesthetically pleasing, you can find a bunch of templates on Adobe – we like this one – or make up your own on Canva in whichever colours you fancy.

Take your next steps

Once you’ve done your personal SWOT analysis… then what? It’s time to use what you’ve learned to make a concrete plan.

Garrett says: “When I’m not feeling my best I ask myself, ‘What are you gonna do about it?’ I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me. Be like Beyoncé; let what you learn transform you into a better you.

“Get to work. Take action. Make a plan. As I did for my corporate role, create a strategy and then get to work implementing it. You may uncover it’s time to lean into your strengths and pursue a new career, start a business, learn something new.”

A career coach explains why everyone should do a personal SWOT analysis