What if you’re not trying to get promoted?

by Professional Development

Success doesn’t always mean climbing the ladder.

 

Sure, a lot of the people I work with are focused on getting ahead, gaining recognition, and moving up.

 

But that’s not everyone.

 

A lot of folks I talk to aren’t chasing the next big promotion—they’re basically figuring out how to get to retirement.

 

✅ Stay relevant
✅ Do good work
✅ Scale back the hours
✅ Enjoy life a little more

 

Sound familiar?

 

Maybe you’re tired of playing politics.

Maybe you’re over feeling like you have to put on an act at work.

Maybe you’ve lost motivation to go the extra mile on problems that never get solved.

Maybe family and life outside of work are just more important right now.

Maybe you don’t want to manage a team. You just want interesting, meaningful projects as an individual contributor.

Maybe the burnout is real—and you’re no longer willing to sacrifice your health for your job.

Maybe you’re looking for a short-term break or maybe it’s something more significant.

 

And still—you want to show up, contribute, stay sharp, and get your paycheck.

 

That’s valid. And that’s success, too.

 

There are so many ways to define a fulfilling career. Let’s make sure you’re defining yours in a way that works for you—not just what the world around you is chasing.

 

If this hits home, comment and tell me what your version of success looks like. I’d love to hear it.

 

And if you’re not sure what that looks like just yet, I’d love to hear about that too.

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Hi, I’m Dana

I help ambitious career-driven leaders gain clarity and make needle-moving decisions to confidently and purposefully get ahead at work without burnout or sacrificing precious family time.

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