76. On Finding the Courage to Step Back to Go Forward in Your Career with Kathy Oneto
Overview
In this solo episode, host Kathy Oneto builds on Episode 75 with Dr. Dawn Graham where they talked about building confidence to make a career switch. Hear Kathy answer a listener question that builds on that prior conversation: “How does one find the courage to take a step back in their career to then move forward onto a new path? And what are smart ways to do that?”
Kathy shares six smart actions to consider from her research, the podcast, and what she’s personally learned over the years that can help build your courage and give you the confidence to step into what’s calling you next.
Ready to make a switch? Let’s get you started.
Topics Covered
Kathy shares the listener question that prompted this episode: “How does one find the courage to take a step back in their career to then move forward onto a new path? And what are smart ways to do that?”
She then shares six smart actions to consider from her research, the podcast, and what she’s personally learned over the years that can help build your courage and give you the confidence to step into what’s calling you next:
Assess if you are ready.
Root in where you stand.
Try before you buy—get into action and test into what’s next.
Manage your expectations.
Know your risk tolerance and build in transition time.
Find courage in community.
Enjoy the exploration to find what’s next! Embrace it as an adventure.
Resources Mentioned
Episode 75 - On Building Confidence in Making a Career Switch with Dr. Dawn Graham: https://sustainableambition.com/sapodcast/75
Pivot: The Only Move that Matters is Your Next One: https://www.amazon.com/Pivot-Only-Move-That-Matters/dp/1591848202
Dorie Clark’s HBR Article, “Don’t Focus on Your Job at the Expense of Your Career:” https://hbr.org/2022/08/dont-focus-on-your-job-at-the-expense-of-your-career
Sustainable Ambition What’s Taking Shape Exercise: https://sustainableambition.com/whats-taking-shape
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76. On Finding the Courage to Step Back to Go Forward in Your Career with Kathy Oneto
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