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One of the most common things I hear from clients is: "I know I want something different... I'm just not ready." At first glance, that sounds perfectly reasonable. But after coaching dozens of people through career transitions, I've started to wonder if we're asking the wrong question. What if readiness isn't actually a feeling? What if it's a set of conditions we can build? The Myth of Feeling Ready Many people assume they'll eventually wake up one day and simply feel ready to make a change....

When people are trying to figure out what to do next in their careers, they usually start in the same place. They take personality assessments. They clarify their values. They make a list of must-haves and deal breakers. They reflect on what they've enjoyed in past roles, what they're good at, and what gives them energy. They research different career paths. None of these are bad ideas. In fact, I use many of these exercises with my coaching clients because they're incredibly helpful. But...

If you're trying to figure out your next career move, chances are you've already tried a lot of things. You've browsed job boards. You've journaled. You've taken career quizzes. You've talked to friends, family, coworkers, and anyone else willing to listen. Maybe you've even dusted off a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute? You've spent hours thinking about what you should do next. And yet somehow you're still stuck. If that's you, I want you to know something: You're not failing. In fact,...