Are you caught in a cycle of work, work, work, work, work?
While also feeling undervalued and unappreciated?
If so, this one’s for you!
It’s something that I certainly went through at times in my corporate career.
And it’s why one of our recent clients, Fiona, hired us.
After 18 years as a senior marketing leader, she found herself in a role with increasing hours and workload, robbing her of precious time with her family.
When we first spoke, Fiona knew she needed a change, but carving out time for job searching seemed impossible with her packed schedule.
Are you caught in a similar cycle?
You know you’re working too many hours for too few rewards, but how can you dedicate time to a job search when you can barely keep up with a demanding schedule?
We helped Fiona with this, and she landed a new fulfilling role in only 42 days!
Here are 3 takeaways from her journey that can help you break free:
1. Don't wait for burnout—recognize when it's time for a change.
While Fiona hadn’t yet reached burnout, she knew she was getting there and that waiting for things to magically improve wasn’t a solution.
Taking control of your career doesn’t mean waiting for a breaking point—it’s about listening to the signs before you hit the wall.
Ask yourself: are you enjoying your work, or just barely keeping up with it?
If work feels more like a grind than a passion, it may be time to consider a change.
2. Have a focused strategy:
This one is key to breaking free from overwhelm.
Before working together, Fiona was dabbling in her job search, applying to positions when she could squeeze it in.
The results? No clear direction and, no traction.
But once we started working together, things changed.
With a focused plan, we revamped her resume and LinkedIn profile to highlight the specific skills that set her apart in the marketing world.
Her job search became intentional, and recruiters noticed.
With a clear strategy, you make the most of your time investment and, focus on a few high-impact actions that align with your strengths and the roles you truly want.
3. Consider getting support
It’s no secret that high-level athletes, business leaders, and top experts all have support. Most have skilled coaches guiding them to accelerate their results.
It certainly was a key success factor for Fiona. In her words:
"I’m so glad I made the investment in myself and took that first step. The process works when you put in the effort, and I wish I had done it sooner."
LIf you’re like Fiona—working long hours but not feeling fulfilled—it’s time to reassess your career strategy.
What would happen if you focused on finding the role that provides work/life balance and aligns with your passions and goals?
I’d love to support you with that!
If you want to find out the best way for us to work together, schedule a call with me here:
We’ll delve into your specific situation and explore options for working together.
Let’s help you reach your goal faster than going it alone. 😊