Relentless leadership demands and misaligned values pushed Jessica Ward to rethink her career. She walks through the gradual process of redefining success on her own terms, and how setting boundaries, leaning into strengths, and experimenting with a new path allowed her to create work that truly fits her life.

What you'll learn

How to recognize when you've outgrown a role—even if you're successful and respected
Why being great at your job doesn't mean it's the right job anymore
How to step back from leadership without "going backward" in your career
The exact way Jessica rebuilt energy, boundaries, and confidence without blowing up her life
How to design work that fits your life instead of forcing your life to fit your work

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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