Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, & Career Design

Beyond Career Change: How to Keep Evolving and Thriving

Jul 29, 2024

Kristy Wenz, a career evolution expert, shares her inspiring journey after a major career change. She discusses the importance of continuous growth and explains how saying 'no' can lead to more fulfilling opportunities. Kristy emphasizes the need for experimentation in one’s career and reflects on aligning personal values with professional choices. She highlights the importance of celebrating small wins during transitions and encourages listeners to embrace diverse paths for a thriving, meaningful career.

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Quick takeaways

Continuous career evolution involves ongoing experimentation and adapting roles to align with changing aspirations and interests.

Embracing the fear of change and prioritizing personal values are crucial for long-term career fulfillment and satisfaction.

Deep dives

The Journey After Finding Passion

Making a career change often presents a challenging journey rather than a simple resolution. Transitioning from an unfulfilling job to one that ignites passion can feel like a victory, yet it entails ongoing adjustment and experimentation. To truly thrive in an ideal career, professionals must remain open to change and adapt their roles to align with their evolving aspirations. Emphasizing that finding a new role isn’t the end, but rather just the beginning of continuous growth is crucial.

Intro

2min

Navigating Career Transformation: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

3min

Navigating the Fear of Career Transitions

2min

Navigating Career Misalignments and Growth Decisions

2min

Embracing Career Diversity

21min

Celebrating Small Wins

8min

Ever wondered what happens after you land your ideal role? Transitioning from a draining, unenjoyable job to a job you love can feel like a happily ever after, but it does take some work to make sure you continue to thrive in your career. In this episode, Kristy Wenz shares her story of ongoing career evolution. We shared her initial career change story last week on the podcast, and now she's back to share how she's continued to grow and thrive in her career. From navigating the complexities of tempting full-time offers to embracing experiments, Kristy's journey is a testament to the importance of continuous growth. Learn how to evolve and keep your career fulfilling and aligned with your ever-changing life.

What you’ll learn

The power of saying "no" — Why you must say no in order to say yes
How to continually pivot to focus on opportunities that align with your goals and passions
The importance of continually experimenting with your career

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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Beyond Career Change: How to Keep Evolving and Thriving

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