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Smart People Podcast

The #1 Thing Holding You Back from Your Dream Job with Dr. Tessa West

Jul 30, 2024
52:44

Dr. Tessa West joins us to reveal the surprising reasons behind career dissatisfaction. Drawing from her new book, "Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You", Dr. West shares the 5 common psychological sources of frustration that keep us from our ideal careers. From identity crises to feeling under-appreciated, Dr. West offers a working week audit to help you identify your unique stressors and find a path forward. With insights from over 1,500 professional recruiters, Dr. West provides actionable advice to land your best role yet. Tune in to discover the #1 thing holding you back and start your journey to a fulfilling career.

Tessa's book, Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You, is available now!

Learn more about Tessa at tessawestauthor.com.


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