Career Burnout Happens When You Keep Climbing the Wrong Ladder: How Jackie Chose Fit Over Promotion

Career burnout doesn't always come from work you hate—it often comes from climbing a path that doesn't fit. In this episode, Jackie shares how she stepped off the promotion ladder, aligned to her core needs, and rebuilt a career that fuels her energy, health, and life.   What you'll learn Why burnout often shows up after you've "done everything right" How Jackie recognized her work and life were misaligned—and what changed What it looks like to leave a role intentionally, not reactively Why meaningful connection matters more than status for long-term fulfillment How aligning to your needs can improve both work and health   Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation   Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over.   Related Episodes Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Stuck in a Career You're Unhappy With? Fear Of Taking Risks Could Be Keeping You There (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)