Stuck in Your Career? Stop Asking “What Should I Do Next?”

If you know you don’t want to do this for another 10 years, but you’ve got no clue what you want instead, this episode is for you.

I gave myself three years to work out what I wanted to do next in my career.

Six months later, I was made redundant.

Not quite the plan.

In this episode, I’m taking you back to the moment I realised I’d been building my career on borrowed ground and what happened when the decision I thought I had three years to make was suddenly made for me.

We’re talking about that restless space in between: when you know you’ve outgrown where you are, but you can’t quite see what comes next.

And I’m sharing the question I wish I’d asked myself much sooner:

What skills does my future need?

Because you don’t need to have your whole career change figured out before you start moving. You can start career crafting now.

You’ll hear:

• Why being good at your job doesn’t necessarily mean it still fits you

• How redundancy changed the way I think about career security

• How career crafting and portfolio careers can open up possibilities you might not have considered

• Why I started developing the skills my future needed, rather than only the ones my employer wanted

• The question to ask yourself when you’re stuck thinking, “What the fuck do I do next?”

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Jools Raye shares her personal journey from burnout to embracing her true calling, exploring how understanding brain wiring and neuroplasticity can help you make bold life changes. Learn practical strategies to rewire your brain for safety and confidence, and discover how small deliberate actions can lead to transformative life shifts.

Takeaways

-Your brain is wired for survival, not for bold moves

-The flicker of desire is your future calling you

-You can rewire your nervous system through deliberate actions

-Small evidence-building steps can reprogram your brain

-Understanding your brain's mechanics helps overcome fear of change

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Chapters

00:00 The Flicker of Change

01:23 The Weight of Corporate Life

03:48 Recognizing the Life Problem

05:17 The Power of Manifestation

07:36 Understanding the Brain's Mechanics

10:00 Rewiring Your Brain for Bold Moves

12:30 Embracing Your Future Self

13:52 Invitation to Transformation

The Heartbreaking Truth We Never Talk About

Feeling lost in a life you've built? You're not alone. This episode is your wake-up call to find more meaning and authenticity.

🥡 What you'll takeaways :

• Recognise when your life no longer fits and find the courage to change.
• Move from the zone of excellence to the zone of genius.
• Make bold moves with practical steps for transformation.
• Align with your true self beyond systemic limitations.
• Embrace your "Queen Ager" energy with wisdom and passion.

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Timestamps:00:00 - Outgrowing your life00:25 - Overriding dissonance00:47 - Signs of change01:09 - Power of vulnerability01:26 - Unraveling truth01:57 - Excellence vs. genius02:20 - Systemic misalignment02:49 - Listening to your inner voice03:10 - Steps to transformation03:36 - Embracing sovereignty04:00 - Beyond limitations04:24 - Bold, authentic action04:57 - Unlocking your soul's hunger05:21 - Authenticity over approval06:31 - Tools for bold moves07:00 - Leading your revolution07:30 - Listening deeplyResources & Links:Connect with Jules Ray:Own your truth. Make your move. The time is now.