Have you moved from one company to another just to feel like nothing changed? Like when you finally leave a role that drains your energy, only to find yourself in a company culture that’s a little too familiar? Joseph Fitzgibbon, Founder of Growth & Company, knows that feeling and his experiences taught him signs to look out for and tactics for avoiding falling into companies that just aren’t made for him.

In this episode, Joseph shares his journey into the growth industry and how he overcame the struggles of having a job that demanded skills and a personality that he didn’t have. Listen to learn how to find your sweet spot and to get out of dodge when the role doesn’t fit you and the value you bring to the table.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Call things early. If you’re in a job that doesn’t feel right, it’s best to leave as soon as you can rather than perpetually hope that one day everything will work out.

2. When you’re interviewing for a new growth role, really try to understand what caused them to let go of the person you’re replacing. It helps you avoid making the same mistakes.

3. There is power in clear and frequent feedback, seek it out relentlessly.

Things to listen for:

[4:17] An average week at a growth consultancy

[12:06] Joseph’s path to the growth industry

[16:34] Identifying a mismatch in your role

[19:51] The value of clear feedback and performance reviews

[28:58] Setting expectations with your manager

[36:26] Managing the reality of business

[40:37] Advice for growth jobseekers

Resources:

- Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn or Twitter

- Learn more about Navattic

- Learn more about MadKudu