ABSTRACT
This chapter is about researching our options and then taking practical steps to start transforming these into tangible opportunities – or in the very least, tools for moving us forward with our goals. It’s about identifying contacts and making initial approaches to get a foot in the door with key organisations or networks. It also offers advice to those returning to work after time out around how to get back into the working saddle – perhaps with new personal challenges to manage alongside your career. The chapter finishes with a note on the importance of managing our expectations and being kind to ourselves if we don’t see success as quickly as we’d like.
