Can Therapy Help You Design a Career You Love?: Jodi Tingling on Creating Work That Fits Your Values

In this episode of Good in Motion, Juliette sits down with licensed therapist (Ontario) and career counsellor Jodi Tingling, founder of Creating New Steps. Jodi shares how therapy-backed tools and her CLEAR™ career framework help people move from burnout to values-aligned work. Together, they explore the importance of intentionality, building a career that feels right, and taking actionable steps toward clarity and fulfillment."I always get centered and grounded back into my why. My why is being able to help people in their transformative process, helping people on their growth journey, helping people live in alignment into where it is they want to be. That is the thing that truly fulfills me." — Jodi Tingling TakeawaysTherapy tools can support career clarity, not just mental health.Burnout is often a sign that your career path is out of alignment with your values.Jodi’s CLEAR™ framework guides people through clarity, exploration, action planning, and redesign.Knowing and refining your “why” provides resilience in career transitions.Intentional networking and alignment with your values can create unexpected opportunities (like this podcast interview!)Career change is a process that requires patience, planning, and self-compassion. Meet Jodi TinglingJodi Tingling is a licensed therapist in Ontario, career counsellor, and founder of Creating New Steps. With over 10 years of experience, she helps individuals and organizations move from burnout to aligned, intentional work. Through her CLEAR™ career framework, Jodi has guided hundreds of people to design careers that reflect their values and strengths. She also supports organizations in transforming burnout cultures into healthy, engaged workplaces. Resources MentionedJodi’s website: Creating New StepsFree Career Clarity AssessmentConnect with Jodi on LinkedInWatch the Masterclass: Elevating Your Career Without Overthinking It