PODCAST: Happier at Work: Build the Career You Truly Want

Ever wondered whether your career really needs to keep moving up, or how to take more control when work doesn’t go to plan? 

I had a fantastic conversation with Aoife O'Brien on the Happier at Work podcast, exploring how to navigate your career with more intention, clarity, and agency.

We discussed:

• Why the “career ladder” is often the wrong metaphor, and how thinking of your career as a tree can open up new possibilities

• How to define ambition, success, and motivation on your own terms, rather than through comparison or societal expectations

• Building an authentic personal brand through the messages and proof points you want people to remember

• Why repeatedly taking growth, fix-it, or steady-state roles can shape how others see your capabilities

• How to move beyond firefighting by bringing someone from your team into every fire you’re fighting

• The power of one small action when you feel stuck, overlooked, or short on agency

If you’re thinking about your next career move, trying to understand what really matters to you, or feeling ready to take more ownership of your professional story, give this episode a listen. 

You’ll come away with practical tools for reflecting, setting goals, and creating a career that fits your values.

You can listen on Spotify or via Apple Podcasts.