#40 | Big Career Changes Start With Small Signals & Here Is How to Spot Them Before They Disappear.

Before we dive into real-life career stories, let’s talk about something seriously underrated: noticing.Big career changes rarely start with big decisions.  They start with small signals we almost ignore.In this short, punchy bridge episode, Caroline shares a personal story and explains why the moments that don’t look like turning points often matter most.You’ll learnWhy your emotional reactions at work are actually useful dataHow to spot early career signals before frustration turns into burnoutThe simple CPR check (Content, Process, Reaction) to decode what’s really going onAnd how to turn tiny clues into 2mm career moves that build momentumPlus, there’s a quick game of Signal or Static? to help you practise spotting what’s worth paying attention to ... and what’s just background noise.This is your warm-up before we launch into real career stories next week.Listen like a detective. Your future self will thank you.What We CoverWhy meaningful things often start with random, tiny momentsThe brain’s habit of explaining away other people’s successEmotional reactions as early warning signs (or growth signals)The CPR Career Check: Content, Process, ReactionGame time: Signal or Static?Turning noticing into small, brave, practical next movesYou can also download this episode’s Bold Moves Brief for a one-page action guide to noticing and nudging your next step.👉 www.inspireyourgenius.com/podcastComing Up NextWe’re moving into real, human, behind-the-scenes career stories - the moments of doubt, sideways moves, lucky breaks, and brave conversations that actually change things.Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss them.New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.