From feeling stuck to leading your career

I’ve been in this position for too long... There’s no real chance for me to build a career here anymore... How is it that everyone else moves forward, but I stay stuck?

It feels like carrying a heavy weight—confusing, exhausting, and full of struggle.

Once, someone told me something I’ll never forget:

Paola, don’t compare your position, your career, or your path to anyone else’s. You don’t know what’s behind their journey, and every journey is different.”

Best advice ever.

I found peace in taking small actions every day to grow in the direction I want to go.

So easy to say, right?

Today, I want to help you take the first step toward leading your career from the core of who you are.

Recognizing that feeling of being stuck — simply becoming aware of it — can mean you’re ready for more. It can mean you’re ready to take action, move forward, and finally see progress.

But this time, it has to be different.

Not by chance.

Not because “you need to change.”

This time, it needs to be aligned with who you are — your values, your strengths, your weaknesses, and your aspirations.

So let’s dive in.

• Your values guide your life. They shape your decisions every single day. They’re your Compass of Life. Think about where you spend your time or money, what you say NO to, and what you continue to say YES to.

• Your strengths are the qualities that make you shine and make you feel unique. Everyone has a different set of strengths that fit different paths.

• And your aspirations — those things you’re curious about, dream about, talk about — they point toward the future you want to create.

Your first step today is to explore and write about these three buckets. Get clear and honest about who you are today, so you can decide where you want to go and who you want to become.

If you don’t know where to start, here’s a website that can help you explore your personality, strengths, and more. There’s a free version, and the full report is more complete and still affordable. I did it myself and felt it was worth it — you’re worth it.

Link: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

I hope this brings clarity to your journey. And remember, you’re not alone in this.

Paola

Career and Leadership Coach