257: How To Think Strategically About Your Career

How can you manage your career strategically?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien introduces the “Know, Show, Grow” framework, an actionable approach to managing your career strategically. Drawing on her wealth of experience as a career and culture strategist, Aoife breaks down the essential steps to understanding your values, strengths, needs, and how to showcase your achievements with confidence. She also shares an exciting update on her new AI Career Companion tool, designed to help you further your growth and fulfilment at work.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:The importance of thinking strategically about your career and using frameworks to guide your next steps.The Know, Show, Grow framework to help you:Know: Get clear on your values, needs, strengths, and motivations.Show: Present your wins, improve your visibility, and advocate for yourself (and others) with authenticity.Grow: Set aligned goals, expand your network, and take deliberate steps to advance.Tips for uncovering your unique values, including reflecting on what frustrates or energises you.Related Topics Covered:Your needs and values at work, Barriers at work, Networking. Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:Website LinkedIn YouTube Related Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 222: How to Build Authentic Connections and Personal Branding with Alyssa JafferEpisode 235: Empowering your Career and Overcoming Hurdles with Aoife O’BrienEpisode 254: How to Progress your Career with Purpose with Rumana ShaikhAbout Happier at Work®Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®