#62: How To Test A New Career Idea Today (And Reduce Risk With Your Move)

Are you thinking about pursuing a new career path -- but there’s a lot at risk?Whether you aren’t sure where to start, are worried about making the wrong choice -- or throwing away everything you’ve invested into your current career, this episode is for you.Today, we’re talking about practical steps you can take to test and validate your career idea, so you reduce risk with your move.In a recent coaching session with a long-term leadership client, we worked on developing new habits and behaviours. As I shared with her, identifying the right strategy or having the ‘perfect’ plan ALONE won’t create change.What separates the clients who get results is that they take action -- repeatedly. EVEN when it’s uncomfortable.Because when you consistently rinse and repeat, you build new neural pathways in the brain. And over time, those new habits and behaviours become embedded, resulting in permanent and transformative change.Yet one of the most common places I see high-achievers resist taking action is when it comes to testing and validating a potential career path. And I get it. Reaching out to someone to ask for a conversation can feel awkward.Life also gets busy, so it’s easy to keep putting it off until you have no choice but to make a change. Plus at the heart of it all is a fear of failure which holds you back from taking action. It seems easier to stay where you are -- EVEN if you want something different.So in today’s episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to test and validate a new career idea -- BEFORE you commit to anything. By the end, you’ll have a proven process to assess risk and make your next move with confidence!You'll learn:Quick, low-stakes ways to test out potential paths -- without wasting a single penny or putting your current career on the lineWhat to do if you have multiple career ideas and don't know WHERE to start, so you get the clarity you need to move forward fasterHow to get real-world insights to validate your career or business idea -- in a way no behind-the-scenes research ever could!4 questions you must ask to confirm which path is the best fit for THIS season of your careerThe final 'gut check' that tells you whether to proceed (or pivot) with complete confidenceSo hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in!Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating and review. It helps more people find the podcast and benefit too!LINKS:→ If you’re ready to find clarity, build confidence and create a personalised strategy to reduce risk with your next career move, I invite you to explore Ignite Your Career. Apply for your free 30 minute consult to get started.→ At a crossroads in your career? Take the FREE Career Success Code Assessment.→ Learn more about my services for individuals and organisations at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.