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Why Feeling Stuck in Your Career Might Be the Best Thing That’s Happened to You
Feeling stuck in your career doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it’s actually a signal that change is on the horizon. That uncomfortable “messy middle” is where clarity begins to emerge. Often, what hides beneath stuckness is a deeper question: What does growth look like for me now?
Sometimes it’s about organizational fit, sometimes it’s boredom, lifestyle, or the nature of the work itself. The key is peeling back the layers and noticing where you thrive. True career growth isn’t about fixing weaknesses—it’s about leaning into your strengths and designing a path that energizes you.
Instead of seeing stuckness as a problem, see it as a turning point. With reflection and the right roadmap, it can become the very gift that launches your next chapter.
Craft Your Career Around Your Strengths – Not Just Your Skills
Most career advice tells us to double down on our skills. But being good at something doesn’t always mean it’s where you’ll thrive. Skills make you capable — strengths make you come alive.
I learned this lesson firsthand after building a career in environmental law. On paper, I was “successful.” In reality, I felt drained. The breakthrough came when I discovered the difference between skills and strengths: skills are learned, but strengths are your natural wiring — the patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that energize you.
When you build your career around strengths, engagement, confidence, and fulfillment grow. In fact, people who use their strengths daily are six times more likely to be engaged at work.
This article explores why strengths matter, why we often overlook them, and how you can start crafting a career around what truly makes you thrive.
How to Craft a Daily Well-Being Practice That Actually Sticks
Well-being isn’t fluff—it’s the foundation that fuels how you show up in your career and life. The difference between your drained 1.0 self and your thriving 2.0 self comes down to daily choices. Small, consistent well-being investments—like movement, rest, mindfulness, or connection—rewire your brain for balance and resilience. The key isn’t willpower, it’s habits. Start with one simple practice, make it easy, and repeat it until it sticks. Over time, those tiny actions compound into the calm, focused, energized version of you that can handle stress and thrive. Your well-being plan isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s yours to design.
What to Do When Something Feels Missing in Your Career (Hint: Change 20 Percent of Your Job)
What if the feeling that something’s missing in your career isn’t a signal to quit—but an invitation to realign? In this post, we explore why even high-performing professionals can feel disengaged and what to do when your work starts to feel flat. You’ll learn why a full career overhaul usually isn’t necessary—and how making just a 20% shift in your responsibilities can reignite purpose, energy, and satisfaction in your role. Whether you’re craving more challenge, meaning, or momentum, this article offers a practical, mindset-driven way forward.
You Don’t Find Purpose at Work—You Create It
From the outside, it looked like I was chasing a mission—clean air, clean water, a better world. But what I’ve come to realize is that purpose doesn’t come from an organization's mission. It comes from how you show up every day. Whether you're saving lives or sorting spreadsheets, purpose is something you activate—not something you're handed. This post is about how to find meaning in your work, no matter your job title—and why just 20% of your time spent doing what you love can change everything.
Why Leadership Isn’t About Your Title—It’s About Influence
You don’t need a title to be a leader. In fact, waiting for one might be holding you back. True leadership isn’t about authority or hierarchy—it’s about presence, self-awareness, and how you connect with others. Whether you're managing a team or influencing without formal power, your greatest leverage comes from knowing your strengths and understanding those around you. In this post, we’ll explore how to lead from where you are—no title required. Because leadership isn’t something you’re handed. It’s something you step into.
Why Strengths—Not Just Skills—Are the Key to Sustainable Success
When professionals ask me what skills they need to get to the next level, I always pause—because while it’s a fair question, it’s often not the right one. Skills may open doors, but it’s your strengths—the traits you lean on instinctively—that help you thrive once you’re inside.
I learned this firsthand when I stepped into my first leadership role. I had the credentials, the experience, and a stacked résumé—but I was overwhelmed. It wasn’t more skills I needed. It was alignment with how I naturally lead best.
In coaching, I see this all the time: leaders chasing another certification or course, when the real unlock is using what they already have—more strategically, more intentionally. Your strengths aren’t just what you’re good at. They’re how you energize others, influence outcomes, and solve problems in your own distinct way.
The real question isn’t “What should I learn next?”
It’s: “What do I already do best—when I’m at my best?”
Ambition vs. Alignment: Why Career Success Alone Might Not Be Enough
"I had checked every box—title, salary, recognition. Yet something still felt off. That’s when I realized: I wasn’t out of ambition. I was out of alignment."
In a culture that prizes achievement, it’s easy to keep climbing without ever pausing to ask: Am I climbing the right mountain?
This post explores the subtle but powerful difference between ambition and alignment—and why even the most impressive career can feel hollow if it’s not rooted in your own values.
If you’ve ever felt the quiet ache of success that doesn’t satisfy, this one’s for you.
Why Being Good at Something Doesn’t Guarantee Career Fulfillment
Many people believe that being good at something means it should be their career path. But this common misconception often leads to frustration and burnout. Just because you're good at project management, leading meetings, or managing staff doesn't mean those roles are right for you. The key to career fulfillment isn't just about excelling at your job—it's about finding the activities that truly energize and strengthen you. This is where your zone of genius lies, and it's in this zone that you'll find true satisfaction and success.