Have you ever had that moment, maybe in the middle of a Zoom call or while walking back from a policy briefing, where something in you pauses?

Where, for a split second, you hear a quiet voice asking:

Is this it? Is this what I want for the rest of my life?

You’re not unhappy exactly. You’re doing important work, making a difference, serving the public good. You’ve helped shape programs that matter, maybe even helped shift systems for the better.

People respect you. You’ve built your career here.

And yet, somewhere between the deadlines and the duty, there’s that quiet itch for more freedom, more creativity, more flexibility. More you in the work you do.

Maybe you’ve tried to push it aside. You told yourself it’s not logical or practical. That you should just be grateful for what you have. Especially in these uncertain times.

You’ve told yourself the timing isn't right. Or that you’d have to start from scratch. That stepping away from a career like yours would be risky. Selfish, even.

But what if that whisper inside you is worth listening to?

What if it knows something your logical mind hasn’t caught up with yet?

In this episode, I’m sharing my story. Not because I have all the answers. But because I followed that whisper. And it led me somewhere I couldn’t have imagined before.

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Yvonne Davidis helps Leaders in the Public Sector explore and develop exciting career options that align with who they are now and how they want to evolve in future.

For step-by-step support apply for Yvonne's VIP career change programme, called 'Find Your Career Space', here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a call.

Or if you're stuck on figuring out your first step, grab a Jumpstart Session with Yvonne here.