One of the hardest lessons I ever had to learn in my career was that pressure was not a good thing. I spent years thinking that it was the motivator that drove me to success, when in reality it was sabotaging me day by day. It led to over committing, people pleasing, imposter syndrome… and pretty much every other bad habit I had.
The good news: I’ve been through it, so I know how to work through that pressure so you can finally feel free.
Have you ever felt stuck in analysis paralysis, thinking about all the things you COULD do as your career next step, but unable to move forward with any option confidently? I used to feel stuck in my career too, and I've seen it endlessly with clients over the past 6.5 years. You get cemented in option-mode, generating what I call a “dream jobs list” of things you could do next in your career. If so, you’re not alone, so let’s dig into what to do about it.
Read MoreHave you ever started at a job, only to realize a few months in that it’s not a good fit? Maybe the culture isn’t a good match, or the manager you’re reporting to is an absolute nightmare… Whatever it is, it’s disappointing to say the least! You don’t want to have to start from square one of your job search again…
Read MoreI’m going to tell you the real reason you’ve lost your spark in your career
I’ve been in business for over SIX years now (?!), and I’ve unfortunately seen this pattern play out for people time and time again. Here’s how it looks…
Read MoreAre you sabotaging yourself? As a coach who works with high achievers to build more engaging, balanced careers, this is an alarming trend I’ve seen over the last 6 years. Way more people are doing this than they realize.
Are you guilty? Let’s do a deep-dive into the three most popular ways that people self-sabotage their careers…
Read MoreSometimes in life, the absolute worst thing possible happens at the worst time. No matter how much we try to plan in advance and control things, sometimes a crisis happens. I was reminded of this lesson in January because our family had some serious personal challenges, so I’m sharing a behind the scenes look…
Read MoreIf you’re feeling disengaged and unfulfilled in your career, chances are you’re pretty frustrated. There’s nothing quite like it! Especially when you’re in the kind of career that you should love, the kind that’s perfect on paper and checks all of your boxes.
While you may be thinking to yourself, “What is wrong with me?! Why can’t I just feel happier at this job?”, give yourself a break. In my experience, this feeling is way more normal than we realize…
Read MoreAt Empowered Achievers, we talk a lot about career fulfillment. Teaching people how to build happier, more aligned careers “for them” is our entire focus! That’s why today we’ll be digging into the top thing you need to quit doing in 2023 if you want lasting happiness. Ready?...
Read MoreReady to have your mind completely blown about why you’ve “lost your spark” at work? If you’re a high achiever, read on…
In my last 5.5 years in business, I’ve worked with countless overachievers to find their professional “north star” and re-ignite their spark at work. Most of the time when they come to me, they’re feeling burned out and uninspired within their roles, doubting whether their chosen career path is truly “the one” for them.
Through the years, though, I’ve developed a bit of a theory… And at least in my experience, it holds up.
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