Career Clarity and Transition
Getting Unstuck: Finding Momentum When You're Feeling Inertia
Uncover the path to a career that aligns with your values, passions, and goals.
Photography©Roma Kaiuk
People who know me well might say the odds of me talking about physics are as slim as me discussing football. Yet today, Newton's law of inertia perfectly captures what I see in my coaching practice: "An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force."
How often have we stayed in a job too long or avoided taking action because we weren't sure what we wanted—or were too afraid to fail? Career inertia is real, whether you're an early-career professional seeking your path, a mid-career executive yearning for change, or a seasoned leader contemplating your next act.
The common thread? Change feels overwhelming. But here's the good news: that "unbalanced force" doesn't have to be massive. Momentum can begin with small experiments:
• Conduct an informational interview
• Take on a special project at work
• Try something new you've always been curious about
• Volunteer or enroll in a class
I've seen the incredible power of these small actions. Once you're in motion, clarity and opportunities often emerge naturally.
Have you experienced a shift that led you to something new and unexpected? Please share your story!
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