Ep 139 - What to Do When You’re in a Career Funk
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Feeling like you're coasting in your career, or frustrated that everyone else seems to be getting ahead while you're stuck? You're not alone. Whether you're earning good money but feeling unfulfilled, or watching colleagues get promoted while wondering "how do I get some of that?", this episode is for you.
We explore why so many ambitious professionals find themselves making career moves based on what others are doing (hello, career FOMO!) rather than what they actually want. Join us as we share the one exercise that helps you spot the patterns in your career history and start making intentional moves towards something meaningful.
Key points from this episode
- Why you might be moving "away from things" instead of "towards something" intentional
- How career FOMO leads to zigzag career paths that don't make sense
- The career mapping exercise that reveals patterns you've never noticed
- Why reflection on your career history is crucial for making better decisions
- How to identify your genuine strengths and what environments help you thrive
00:00 Introduction: Career coasting vs career frustration
01:00 Why reflection on your career history matters
03:00 Looking for patterns in how you've progressed
05:00 The career mapping exercise explained
07:00 Pam's realisation about leadership vs people management
09:00 Career FOMO and chasing what others have
11:00 Making sense of 20+ years of varied experience
14:00 Moving from formal career structures to fluid environments
16:00 Using the exercise as a sense check for your direction
18:00 When you might need additional coaching support
Useful Links
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Connect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/
Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/
Access the Career Map Exercise
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