In this episode, Sarah delves into the concept of career change, exploring three different pathways—shift, pivot, or leap. She shares practical strategies, real-life client examples, and personal experiences to help you understand which type of change might be right for you.

Episode Shownotes:

[00:00:00] Intro: Welcome to the podcast, its purpose, and Sarah's mission to help ambitious female leaders thrive while staying true to their values.

[00:02:00] Why Career Change Happens: Common reasons people consider career change, including boredom, misalignment of values, or feeling stuck.

[00:04:00] Overcoming Career Change Fears: Addressing the fears that arise during career change, such as uncertainty, fear of judgment, and loss of identity.

[00:05:00] Degrees of Career Change: Breaking down career change into three pathways: shift, pivot, or leap.

[00:06:00] Shift: Examples of staying within your current career while making meaningful changes, such as a teacher moving into leadership or a marketer transitioning sectors.

[00:08:00] Pivot: Stories of professionals using existing skills to move into new but related roles, such as a marketing manager becoming an employee engagement manager.

[00:09:00] Leap: Transformational career changes, like a communications director retraining as a speech and language therapist.

[00:10:00] Sarah’s Career Journey: Personal examples of shifts, pivots, and leaps in Sarah’s career, from HR to career coaching.

[00:11:00] Emotional vs. Practical Aspects of Change: The importance of mindset, confidence, and motivation in making a successful career transition.

[00:12:00] Final Thoughts: Encouragement to take action, explore free resources, and connect with Sarah for guidance on career changes.

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In this episode, Sarah tackles a common challenge: maintaining and boosting leadership confidence amidst high expectations, decision-making pressures, and self-doubt. Tune in for actionable strategies, real-life examples, and tips to help you build a strong inner foundation for sustainable confidence and success.

[00:00:00] Introduction

• Overview of the podcast's mission and goals, and the importance of addressing leadership confidence.

[00:01:00] Why Leadership Confidence Wobbles

• The pressures of leadership roles, including expectations from various stakeholders.
• How new challenges and decision-making responsibilities impact confidence.
• The influence of role models and past experiences on leadership style and self-perception.

[00:04:00] Common Challenges for Female Leaders

• People-pleasing tendencies and imposter syndrome.
• Comparing yourself to seemingly confident peers.
• Recognizing that confidence wobbles are universal and temporary.

[00:05:30] The Foundation of Leadership Confidence

• The importance of inner work to develop a resilient core of self-belief.
• How inner confidence impacts external trust and decision-making.
• Leadership confidence as a "muscle" that needs regular attention.

[00:07:00] Working on Beliefs and Narratives

• How unconscious beliefs formed early in life shape leadership confidence.
• Examples of clients who redefined their narratives to embrace their authentic selves.
• Practical steps to identify and reframe limiting beliefs.

[00:11:30] The Role of Triggers and Stories

• Identifying emotional triggers and their connection to deep-seated beliefs.
• Examining the stories we tell ourselves about success and failure.

[00:13:00] Amplifying Your Leadership Brand

• Understanding your unique leadership strengths.
• The transformative power of redefining your leadership brand through reflection.

[00:15:00] Key Takeaways

• Acknowledging when and why confidence wobbles occur.
• Practical actions: seeking support, recognizing triggers, and exploring your leadership narrative.
• The importance of continuous growth in leadership identity.

[00:16:30] Invitation for Support

• Opportunities for listeners to explore confidence coaching.
• How to access additional resources on the CareerTree Coaching website.

[00:17:00] Closing Remarks

• Encouragement to lead boldly, embrace your unique identity, and unlock your potential.

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Sarah tackles a dilemma that most professionals face at some point in their careers: Should I stay in my job, or is it time to leave? She explores the red flags that signal it’s time to move on, how to assess whether your dissatisfaction is fixable, and how to make a robust decision that aligns with your values and goals. Sarah also shares a step-by-step diagnostic to help you gain clarity and confidence in your next career move.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, plateauing, or just unsure about your next step, this episode is packed with practical advice to guide you.

Episode Show Notes:

[00:00:00] Introduction:

Welcome to Unstuck and Unstoppable. Sarah introduces the show and today’s topic, sharing why the decision to stay or leave a job is so challenging.

[00:02:00] Clear Indicators It’s Time to Leave:

Toxic work environments, mental health impacts, and lack of change or growth opportunities.

[00:03:00] Subtler Signs of Dissatisfaction:

Boredom, plateauing, or feeling stuck despite great perks or pay.

[00:04:00] Diagnostic Questions to Gain Clarity:

How to evaluate what’s wrong with your job and whether it can be fixed.

[00:05:30] Assessing Growth Opportunities:

Looking internally for new challenges, projects, or lateral moves within your organization.

[00:06:30] Pros and Cons of Leaving vs. Staying:

Weighing the benefits and trade-offs of each option.

[00:07:30] Energy and Values Check-In:

How energy levels and values alignment impact your career satisfaction and decision-making.

[00:09:00] Conversations to Have:

Talking to your boss, HR, mentors, or coaches to explore options and gain perspective.

[00:10:00] Setting a Deadline for Decision-Making:

Avoiding indecision by setting a firm timeline for your next steps.

[00:11:00] Preparing for Your Next Move:

Defining criteria for your next role, whether internal or external, and making time for your search or preparation.

[00:12:30] Sarah’s Final Takeaway:

“No decision is ever wrong; it’s simply the decision you made at the time.”

Remember: Shine brightly. Lead boldly. Be unstoppable.

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Stay or Go LinkedIn Live Recording

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If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Sarah know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: sarah@careertreecoaching.co.uk