When my client’s new manager came in with big ideas about evolving the department, it meant exciting opportunities—but also new responsibilities outside their current skill set.
Suddenly, they were facing three big challenges:
🚩 How do you identify gaps and step up—without falling into imposter syndrome?
🚩 With so many new demands, how do you keep up when working harder just isn’t an option?
🚩 And with all this happening, when do you even find time to think about what you want next in your career?
Sound familiar?
There was no instant fix, but here’s what actually helped them move forward:
✔ They got clear on what mattered most. Instead of trying to master everything at once, they focused on the highest-impact skills and projects for their role with clear communication with their manager.
✔ They learned to work differently, not just harder. They shifted into a leadership mindset—letting go of low-value tasks and perfectionism to make room for strategic impact and finding their voice.
✔ They made space for the big picture. Even when there wasn’t time for deep career planning, they carved out small moments to define long-term goals and integrate more of what they wanted into their current role.
And the result? They’re growing into their role and gaining confidence in their career direction—without working 24/7 to get there.
If you’re feeling stuck in a similar way, know this: The next step in your career isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing the right things.
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