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

Rebuilding Confidence After Career Disappointment

Sep 23, 2024

Travis, who overcame a major career setback that shattered his confidence, joins the discussion to share his inspiring journey. He emphasizes the importance of being honest about job fit and tapping into your support network when facing career challenges. Travis dives into aligning work with personal values, revealing how taking risks can lead to true fulfillment. His story is a testament to personal growth after disappointment and highlights the significance of intentional career choices.

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing the importance of aligning your career with personal values is essential for achieving true fulfillment and satisfaction in your work.

Reaching out to your support network during times of career disappointment can provide valuable guidance and foster necessary conversations about self-worth and alignment.

Deep dives

Discovering True Fulfillment

Many people struggle to find fulfillment in their careers after initially believing they were on the right path. The journey to discovering one's true calling can often feel long and frustrating, as evidenced by experiences shared in the episode. One individual, despite achieving success and connections in healthcare, realized that their role fell short of personal satisfaction. This highlights the importance of aligning work with personal values and venturing beyond initial career choices to seek deeper, more meaningful engagement in professional life.

Intro

2min

Finding Fulfillment in Healthcare

4min

Navigating Frustration and Disconnection in Healthcare Consulting

5min

Navigating Career Transitions

25min

Navigating Career Disappointment Towards Fulfillment

3min

When what you thought was your dream job pulls a Scooby-Doo on you, leaving you feeling defeated and lost, how do you rebuild? Travis shares how he overcame a career that crushed his confidence and found work that truly fulfills him

What you’ll learn

The importance of being honest with yourself about a job or career that is no longer a good fit
How to reach out to your support network for guidance during a career change
The significance of aligning your work with your values and taking risks to find fulfilling work

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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Related Episodes

Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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