003: Thinking differently about career development (+3 questions to ask yourself)

In this episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah breaks down the 3 questions to ask yourself to discern whether or not an investment in career development is right for you.

1:03 Today we have 3 questions for you to ponder to help gain clarity around whether or not you're ready to invest your time and energy to grow yourself and your career.

1:12 It's normal to have big feelings when it comes to career.

1:59 Instead of trying to overcome the thoughts and feelings, consider embracing them. They might be shining a spotlight on things that are important to you.

2:22 Get clear on where you are now before asking yourself these questions

3:03 Career switchers, climbers, and launchers.

4:11 Many people go through their careers and never invest in themselves, and that is completely fine.

4:55 Are you willing to show up and do the work

6:46 You get to define what career growth means to you.

6:53 Career growth is not for everyone and that's ok.

7:48 This isn't about career growth at any expense. It's about career growth that makes you feel seen, expressed, heard, valued, and really purposeful in your work.

8:42 Career development is  a long-term investment.

8:56 Are you truly open to feedback?

10:24 Asking for feedback requires vulnerability

11:08 Be strategic about who you ask for feedback.

11:36 Sometimes you have to let go of ego in order to get where you're trying to go.

12:31 You are your ultimate asset.

13:27 When you're willing, open, and committed it's very hard to fail.

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