Some time ago, I was faced with a big career decision. I had come to a fork in the road with two new jobs offered to me at the same time. Logically, it was an obvious choice which one to take. Or was it?

Job 'A' was perfectly aligned with my career path, it was the job I had been looking for, it was in the industry that I had worked hard to get into and in which I had studied to build my skills. It was an impressive company with values that appeared similar to mine. It was an obvious choice. Or was it?

Something in my heart was nagging at me. Every time I thought about Job 'A', the word ‘hard' came to my mind, and I felt jammed and tense. I dismissed the feeling at first, thinking maybe it was just fear.

Then more signs started to appear. Every time I called the company, I would just miss the person I needed to speak to, and when they returned my call, I would miss their call! Then a friend synchronistically met someone who knew the company and they hinted that I should do some ‘careful research' before accepting the role.

At the same time, something curious was happening. I was head-hunted by another company for a different role. Job 'B' wasn't a glamorous job. It didn't ‘look' like my industry, or the type of work that I could enjoy. I nearly dismissed the opportunity.

Yet the intuitive messages for Job 'B' got stronger and clearer. I kept ‘bumping into' the person who offered me the role. Synchronistically, I also met other people who loved the company and spoke positively about it. Every time I thought about Job 'B', I felt relaxed and at ease, it just ‘felt right'.

My logical mind and ego was having a tough time though, as I struggled with the decision. Job 'A' looked so perfect on paper. Yet no matter how logical it looked, it still felt blocked and ‘hard'. My intuitive mind was trying to get through to me.

Job 'B' wasn't logical at all, it looked like a backward career step, and it certainly didn't seem related to my dreams or goals. Yet, no matter how hard my mind resisted, I just felt so much peace around it. So I took a leap of faith. Even though I didn't understand it, I trusted my intuition and followed it. I never looked back.

It turned out to be one of the best decisions that I ever made! The job offer turned out to be for a higher role than I was first offered, it was even closer to home and the salary was revealed to be even higher than I imagined. The job turned out to be fantastic... doing something that I absolutely love, with amazing people and great opportunities.

Had someone told me six months earlier that I would be doing this and loving it, I would never have believed them. It made no logical sense at all. But my intuition was guiding me to a better future than the one I was trying to force. Fortunately I had the courage to follow my intuition, despite how unusual it seemed at the time.

I wish the same for you. That you have the courage to choose what your heart and intuition guides you towards. That you are brave enough to let go of what seems logical... because there may be something far greater in store for you if you just trust your intuition, and go where it leads!

Kirsten Deben is an Intuitive Life Coach combining years of experience in the personal and spiritual development industry with a strong business background. Kirsten is passionate about coaching and empowering others to live the life of their dreams! For more information, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.intuitivecoach.com.au