We don’t talk enough about a beautiful, brave truth about growth: you will grow out of everything you love in your life and career right now.
You will outgrow that job. That living space. That community. That relationship. That hobby. You will outgrow everything. Especially when you are building your brave, you will ever more quickly outgrow who you are and what you do, no matter how much you love it at this moment.
Since we don’t talk about this enough -- especially when it comes to career growth, in stepping into leadership, and thriving in STEM industries -- it makes sense that you get stuck, repeating your own indoctrination:
- “Be happy with what you have”,
- “But this is what you wanted!”
- (the worst!) “Who am I to want more?”
…. But getting more unhappy and stagnant with each breath.
I struggle with growing out of life and career phases that I actually love. At the start of 2023 I had a life lesson in this. Thankfully, a recent conversation with someone who has known me for over two decades broke open my struggle and allowed me to leap into clarity. I share the wisdom from that conversation with you.
Please know: not only is it okay to outgrow what you loved and yearned for before, but that growth is something to celebrate. Listen for more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What to expect from April’s live webinar, “Solve the interview conundrums: Interview to Outcome Framework”:
- Date: April 21
- Time: 11 am MT
The Interview to Outcome framework switches your complete experience in the interviewing process. You show up with expert, senior energy and engage in conversation that is more effective and empowered so that you get clear, get an authentic offer, and grow in your career. Register here
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/642bee8f0997b8774b15521b
Here’s what I’ve covered so far in the webinars so far:
- February: How to feel your feels (It was very powerful and I’m STILL getting feedback on it)
- March: Deep dive into interest interviews. To learn why they matter, and how to do them. (This has allowed SO many people to build their network in a powerful, supportive way)
I’m doing these Live Webinars monthly until at least December 2023. Join these to access direct coaching with me as you learn these frameworks that help my clients stress a lot less, work less and so that they can live and earn more work.
For more information on how you can build your brave:
What is Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech?
Build Your Brave Career is for women in tech who are done being overworked, overlooked, and underpaid...and are ready to change it.
If you’re experienced, capable, and tired of working harder without getting what you’ve earned, this podcast shows you how to make the strategic and tactical moves to stress less, work less, and earn more.
With each episode, you’ll learn how to build the skill of bravery so you can advocate for yourself, make smarter career decisions, and create real momentum, without losing yourself or burning out.
Nicole Trick Steinbach is your host. She is a former director who built a global tech career from the ground up, working in over 25 countries, leading large-scale transformational change projects. Nicole is now at home in both the US and Germany.
To learn more about how you can build your brave, connect here:
• Website: https://tricksteinbach.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach