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Career Reshaped Episode 21: Feeling Stuck? Do This Before You Quit Your Job
Feeling stuck at work can feel heavy — like you are working hard but not getting anywhere. What if feeling stuck isn’t a failure, but actually a sign you are ready for a new chapter?
In this episode of Career Reshaped, Natasha, career coach and co-founder of My Career Angels, unpacks the feeling of career stagnation and why it happens even when you are doing everything ‘right.’
You’ll learn four practical steps to shift your mindset, reconnect with your goals, and start building momentum again. Natasha shares real talk on why working harder is not always the answer, how to spot when it is time for a career pivot, and simple actions you can take today to create movement.
We also explore why feeling stuck is often linked to hidden patterns like overachievement or perfectionism, and how reframing these habits can open new possibilities. Plus, Natasha dives into the importance of self-trust, the surprising power of small wins, and why career growth sometimes starts with letting go, not pushing harder.
If you have ever felt like you are spinning your wheels and wondering what to do next, this episode will give you the encouragement and tools to move forward.
Discussion Overview
Starting with a positive and open mindset sets the foundation for growth by reducing fear and self-doubt. When you focus on taking small, manageable steps, progress feels more achievable. These small wins build confidence and create momentum, making it easier to tackle bigger challenges over time without feeling overwhelmed.
Waiting for the “perfect moment” often leads to procrastination and missed opportunities. Conditions are rarely ideal, so beginning with what you have allows you to gain valuable experience and adjust your course as needed. Taking action now, even imperfectly, sets a cycle of momentum in motion that propels you forward.
Curiosity drives you to explore new skills, ideas, and perspectives. Staying committed to ongoing learning helps you stay adaptable in today’s fast-changing work environment. It encourages innovation, keeps your skills fresh, and opens doors to opportunities that might not have been visible before.
When you connect with people outside your usual circle, you gain access to different viewpoints and experiences. This diversity of thought can challenge your assumptions and inspire creative solutions. Networking also introduces you to new opportunities and collaborations that can accelerate your career growth.
Getting visible involves sharing your knowledge, skills, and achievements openly and authentically. By being present in your professional community—whether online or in-person—you increase your chances of being noticed by potential collaborators, mentors, or employers. Visibility helps build your reputation and can lead to meaningful opportunities.
Collaboration brings together varied talents and ideas, often leading to innovative outcomes that wouldn’t emerge working alone. It also expands your professional network, provides support, and exposes you to different ways of thinking. These experiences help you grow personally and professionally while creating new possibilities.
Podcast Transcript:
| Time | Transcript |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | hey guys welcome back to Career Reshaped i'm Natasha career coach and |
| 0:04 | co-founder of My Career Angels i want to talk about a feeling we all experience |
| 0:09 | at some point in our work lives being stuck you might be doing everything right |
| 0:14 | showing up working hard maybe even checking all the boxes but for some reason it's |
| 0:20 | just like you're not moving forward like you're spinning your wheels but you've |
| 0:24 | got 20 tons behind you holding you down and let me say this right off the bat if |
| 0:28 | you're feeling stuck you're not broken this isn't a personal failure it's a |
| 0:34 | signal that something is ready to shift o in today's video I'm going to walk |
| 0:39 | through four simple but powerful tings you can do right now to get |
| 0:44 | unstuck and build momentum in your career without quitting your job or |
| 0:49 | burning everything to the ground let's get into it hey it's Natasha and I'm |
| 0:55 | Pauline we're so pumped to bring you even bigger and better stuff this season |
| 0:59 | 2 of Career Reshaped we've got new guests free master classes and all the |
| 1:04 | good vibes you'll only find here so don't forget to hit subscribe follow us |
| 1:09 | on Spotify at Careershaped and check us out on Instagram at |
| 1:15 | my.career.angels before you make any big decisions |
| 1:19 | pause breathe don't jump into job boards don't redo your entire resume just pause |
| 1:26 | and do a selfch check-in ask yourself a few honest questions what part of my |
| 1:33 | work drains me the most what part still excites me even if it's just a little |
| 1:38 | bit am I stuck because I'm bored overwhelmed afraid to make the wrong |
| 1:42 | move what's going on around me have the people changed has management changed |
| 1:48 | write it down literally grab a notebook or open a blank word document and brain |
| 1:53 | dump it all down this is not about being productive it's about being real with |
| 1:58 | yourself because once you understand what's actually making you feel stuck |
| 2:03 | the path forward becomes a lot clearer clarity before action always let's talk |
| 2:10 | about momentum when we're stuck we tend to overthink everything and underact the |
| 2:16 | way out learn something new just one thing i'm not talking about going back |
| 2:22 | to university or enrolling in a $2,000 boot camp it could be a free online |
| 2:26 | course a YouTube series reading one solid industry book or asking a coworker |
| 2:33 | to teach you something that they're great at even shadowing someone for 30 |
| 2:37 | minutes can spark something the goal here isn't mastery it's movement you're |
| 2:44 | reminding yourself that you're capable of growth and that quiet confidence that |
| 2:50 | comes from action that's what shifts the energy this one might feel uncomfortable |
| 2:56 | but it's a total game changer when you're stuck when when we're stuck our |
| 3:02 | world tends to shrink we're stuck in our own thoughts in the same conversations |
| 3:08 | with the same routine so shake it up reach out to someone new not to ask for |
| 3:14 | a job but to ask about them their journey their experience here's a simple |
| 3:21 | message you could send on LinkedIn hey whatever their name is i came across |
| 3:26 | your profile while exploring industry or roles i'd love to hear what you enjoy |
| 3:32 | about your current role and how you got started that's it short respectful and |
| 3:39 | it's human and the truth most people love talking about themselves and their |
| 3:43 | career path especially if you're not immediately asking them for something |
| 3:49 | you don't need a mentor you just need one fresh conversation to spark a new |
| 3:53 | idea a new connection or a new possibility before we get into the |
| 3:58 | nitty-gritty of this topic we just wanted to check in and say that if you |
| 4:02 | believe that you need some assistance and that we could help you reach out to |
| 4:06 | us today check out our website join our newsletter would love to be in touch we |
| 4:10 | wanted to quickly mention that subscribing to the podcast is the best |
| 4:15 | way to support the show and ensure you never miss an episode it's super easy |
| 4:21 | just click the subscribe button whenever you're listening thanks for tuning in |
| 4:26 | let's be honest submitting your resume online can feel like tossing it out into |
| 4:31 | the void big black hole that doesn't even echo back to you one way to break |
| 4:36 | out of that cycle is create something visible it could be posting your skills |
| 4:42 | and insights on LinkedIn sharing your career story in a short video building a |
| 4:46 | mini portfolio even if it's just a Google Drive folder writing a short post |
| 4:51 | about a lesson you've learned in your industry and how that's affected you and |
| 4:55 | helped you grow within your role at this point you don't need a personal brand or |
| 5:00 | 10,000 followers you just need to start showing up because visibility creates |
| 5:09 | opportunity you'd be surprised how often people are watching even if they're not |
| 5:14 | liking or commenting they are still watching they are still listening and |
| 5:19 | the more visible and proactive you are the more doors start to open without you |
| 5:24 | even knocking and look you don't need to do all of this at once just pick one one |
| 5:31 | thing to start with one step is all it takes to start shifting that stuck |
| 5:36 | energy because the truth is your career isn't broken it's just evolving and |
| 5:43 | sometimes it needs a little nudge if this video helped drop a comment and let |
| 5:48 | me know where you're starting from and of course hit subscribe for more real no |
| 5:52 | fluff career advice every single week you're not behind you're not failing |
| 5:57 | you're just getting ready for your next move and I've got you see you in the |
| 6:02 | next video |
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