In this episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah breaks down the 3 questions to ask yourself to discern whether or not an investment in career development is right for you.

Timestamps:

1:03 Today we have 3 questions for you to ponder to help gain clarity around whether or not you're ready to invest your time and energy to grow yourself and your career.

1:12 It's normal to have big feelings when it comes to career.

1:59 Instead of trying to overcome the thoughts and feelings, consider embracing them. They might be shining a spotlight on things that are important to you.

2:22 Get clear on where you are now before asking yourself these questions.

3:03 Career switchers, climbers, and launchers.

4:11 Many people go through their careers and never invest in themselves, and that is completely fine.

4:55 Are you willing to show up and do the work?

6:46 You get to define what career growth means to you.

6:53 Career growth is not for everyone and that's ok.

7:48 This isn't about career growth at any expense. It's about career growth that makes you feel seen, expressed, heard, valued, and really purposeful in your work.

8:42 Career development is  a long-term investment.

8:56 Are you truly open to feedback?

10:24 Asking for feedback requires vulnerability

11:08 Be strategic about who you ask for feedback.

11:36 Sometimes you have to let go of ego in order to get where you're trying to go.

12:31 You are your ultimate asset.

13:27 When you're willing, open, and committed it's very hard to fail.? Interested in learning more about Career Strategy Lab? Click here to apply! Once you're accepted we'll send an exclusive training for you to watch to learn more about the program.

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