#69: Is It Too Late To Create The Career You Want? (Here's HOW To Know)

Have you left it too late to create the career you want? Or are you telling yourself time is running out to make a change?If you're a senior leader at a career crossroads and you're circling these very questions, today I'm giving you a filter to run your situation through.The leaders I work with are typically in their 40's or 50's. I remember one client telling me in our very first consult:‘I turned 50 last year, I figure I've got 10-15 years until retirement and I want to make the most of this time.’ Yet one of the most common things I hear is: What if I've left it too late?Often it's the first time they've said it out loud -- and something they haven’t admitted to anyone else.The short answer to this question is: It's NEVER too late.But there are a few things which will keep you at a crossroads longer than you need to be -- regardless of your age or circumstances.So in this episode, I'm walking you through a 5 part checklist to assess your current situation. Find out if you've left it too late and what to do instead to start creating the career you want. You'll learn:The ONE shift that determines whether you'll design your next career chapter intentionally, rather than letting time run outWhy figuring out what you want next takes less time than avoiding it -- and how to ensure you’re NOT standing at the same crossroads in 2 years’ timeHow waiting for the 'perfect' moment guarantees you WILL leave it too late to make a change in your careerWhat’s REALLY hiding beneath the belief ‘I’m running out of time’ and how to stop using timing as an excuse How one client redefined success at a stage when many people choose to slow down in their careers -- and why they’re living proof it’s NEVER too late So 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:→ Listen to Episode #53: Why It’s NEVER Too Late To Reinvent Your Career (And How To Get Started) next→ Ready to find clarity on your direction, build confidence and create a strategy for your next career chapter? 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.