I Hate It Here

S4 E2: Should I Stay or Should I Go? What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Your Career, with Tori Lazar

Apr 29, 2024

Tori Lazar, a strategic storyteller and executive coach, discusses recognizing career unhappiness, advocating for employees, overcoming fear, and building confidence. They delve into the role of HR professionals, identifying unhappiness in HR careers, and tapping into childhood experiences for growth.

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Tori Lazar

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Quick takeaways

Recognize career warning signs, advocate for employees, and overcome fear of failure.

Optimize time for work-life balance, identify sources of unhappiness, and challenge societal norms.

Embrace self-reflection, dismantle self-limiting beliefs, and advocate for personal growth in careers.

Deep dives

Embracing Self-Reflection and Asking Why

The podcast episode delves into the importance of self-reflection and questioning our motivations and actions. It highlights the significance of understanding why we do what we do, challenging existing systems, and the cyclical nature of societal questioning.

Introduction

2min

Balancing Career Pursuits and Self-Nourishment for Success

2min

Navigating Career Challenges and Self-Confidence

25min

Recognizing Signs and Overcoming Fear in Career Transitions

17min

Exploring the Emotional Impact of Music on Productivity and Well-being

2min

Navigating Career Stagnation with Self-Reflection and Advocacy

2min

Navigating Feeling Stuck in Your Career with Tori Lazar

2min

Feeling stuck in your career?

You’re not alone. Join Hebba and special guest Tori Lazar, a strategic storyteller and executive coach, as they discuss how to recognize career quagmires and turn stalemates into personal growth.

What are the top three warning signs of career unhappiness, and how can leaders be more personally aware of their own internal red flags? Tori shares insights on tapping into your inner child, overcoming fear, and pinpointing the source of unhappiness in your current career.

Tori and Hebba also discuss the fine art of not giving @#$! about what people think of you. How can you get over the fear of not being liked and still advocate for the employees who may view you as public enemy #1? They dive into the role of HR professionals in advocating for employees and explain how to maintain a positive work culture and persevere through the constant barrage of criticism that’s synonymous with the job.

00:02:37 - Tori Lazar: Strategic Storyteller and Executive Coach

00:03:13 - Optimizing Your Time

00:07:13 - Top 3 Signs of Being Stuck in Your Career

00:21:51 - Gen Z Challenges Workplace Norms

00:27:24 - Advocating for Every Employee

00:34:57 - Overcoming Fear in Unfulfilling Careers

00:41:23 - Harnessing Childhood Experiences to Build Confidence

00:43:17 - How Practice Builds Confidence in Overcoming Fear

00:47:23 - Why Great Leaders Need Great HR Departments

00:51:40 - Identifying Unhappiness in HR Careers

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