Episode 96 Become A Career CEO: 5 Steps to Take Charge of Your Career

What if you treated your career like a business - and yourself as the CEO?

It’s easy to become reactive in your career, especially when the day job is demanding. But if you want a career that continues to work for you, you need to take the lead.

In this episode, Sarah shares five practical ways to become the CEO of your career - from creating a clear vision and building your career capital to making decisions and regularly reviewing your direction.

In this episode, she covers:

Why you need a career vision that goes beyond job title, salary and statusWhy your career is ultimately your responsibilityThe five areas of career capital you need to invest inHow to stop endlessly considering options and start making decisionsThe Stay, Grow or Go concept for career decision makingWhy you should have a regular Career CEO meeting with yourselfHow small, intentional decisions can keep your career moving in the right direction

Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Unstuck & Unstoppable

01:25 – What would you do differently if you were the CEO of your career?

02:35 – Step 1: Have a vision for your career

04:30 – Step 2: Stop waiting for someone else to manage your career

06:15 – Step 3: Invest in your career capital

08:15 – Step 4: Make decisions instead of endlessly considering options

09:40 – Stay, Grow or Go