31. When It’s Not You: What to Do When Your Role Stops Working

  When It’s Not You: What to Do When Your Role Stops Working Most people think if they keep doing good work, things will move. But at work, effort doesn’t always convert into opportunity. In this episode of Unlearning Work, Erin breaks down what’s actually happening when you feel stuck in a role that used to work for you. The issue isn’t always your performance. It’s how work is set up around you. When you focus only on doing more, you can miss what actually creates movement. And that’s where frustration builds. You’ll learn: Why strong performance doesn’t always lead to opportunity How internal movement is really driven by relationships and sponsorship What it means when your work isn’t getting traction The difference between a stretch role and a misaligned setup A simple way to start creating movement without making a big change Reflection:Where am I putting in more effort… instead of looking at whether this setup can actually move my work?   📲 Subscribe & Stay Connected 📥 Download the Unlearning Work App for exclusive tools and behavior design resources🎧 Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform⭐ Leave a review if this episode resonated—it helps others discover the work📬 Join the Work Reimagined Newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights and free behavior frameworks📱 Follow Erin Merideth on Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Facebook for weekly leadership and behavioral science insights