What if your job looks perfect on paper but leaves you drained and unfulfilled? For Paul Ichilcik, the breaking point came when he realized he was spending 80-90% of his time on work that didn’t align with his strengths. This episode reveals how Paul challenged assumptions, let go of “security,” and made an intentional career change that finally brought alignment and energy back into his life.
What you’ll learn
- How to know when a “great” job is still the wrong fit
- Why identity, security, and assumptions keep us stuck in roles that don’t align
- What it takes to challenge those assumptions and define your own version of success
- How tools like an Ideal Career Profile can give you clarity and confidence in making a change
- Why saying “no” to the wrong offer opens the door to the right one
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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