Why So Many Career Transitions Fail, and How to Avoid the #1 Mistake Professionals Make, with Rachel Spekman | #574

Stuck in a “successful” career that looks great on paper but feels soul-sucking? It might be time to reverse-engineer work you actually love.

If you’re a high achiever who’s quietly miserable, this episode shows how to move from fear and obligation to clarity and momentum, without blowing up your finances or identity.

• Learn practical exercises to pinpoint fit fast: design your perfect workday, run a time vs. enjoyment audit, and write your “internal résumé” to surface real strengths.
• Replace anxiety with a plan: shift from 20% happy to 80% through calculated, incremental moves (not impulsive leaps), guided by the Three C’s:community, contribution, and challenge.
• Navigate the messy middle: handle reputational noise, manage ego with a beginner’s mindset, and translate transferable skills so opportunities find you.

Hit play to learn the exact steps and scripts to start feeling more fulfilled at work, starting today.

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"It’s gonna be okay. You got this!"

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