EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 30 MIN
491. 5 key career mistakes high achievers make (part 4)
from Aligned Ambition with Pooja V. · host Pooja Venkatraman
If you’re a high achiever in a prestigious job that is making you feel burnt out, disillusioned, or disconnected…But you can’t walk away because you don’t know what you’d do next…You’re probably making one of these 5 career mistakes. And it’s making you feel stuck where you are and confused about your next step.This week’s podcast episode is all about Mistake #4: Not finding the “handshake” between your superpowers and a high-value problem.Overcoming Mistakes #1-3 got you: ✅ Clear about what you want✅ In touch with your unique superpowers✅ Able to find flow and fulfillment every day at work, not just at the big milestonesThese things make your career INTERNALLY fulfilling.Overcoming Mistake #4 makes sure your next step can: ✅ Support your lifestyle✅ Achieve your financial goals✅ Give you economic stabilityThis makes your career EXTERNALLY successful.Building the career you actually want is all about marrying your deepest, most wishful aspirations with the unrelenting rigors of practical reality – without trading off on either.This podcast series gives you a great start.But what gets you over the finish line is rigorous thought partnership. You need to be meeting regularly with an expert who can:✅ Deep dive into YOUR specific career✅ Apply the exact tools and frameworks best suited to your situation✅ Bring thousands of hours of pattern recognition to cut through the noise and tell you the answerIf you’re ready to get clear and confident about your next career step, book a Free Career Audit, and let’s build the plan for making your next step a smashing success: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact And email me anytime with thoughts, feedback, and topics you’d like to see covered on the podcast! [email protected]
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