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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 19 MIN

Feeling Lost at Work? You're Not Alone

from The Fulfilled Leader with Jean Balfour · host Jean Balfour

Have you been feeling stuck, lost, or uncertain about what comes next in your work or career? You're not alone - and there's a name for what you're experiencing.In this episode, Jean shares her own journey through what Jim Collins calls the fog — the disorienting period that follows a significant life or career change. Honest, personal, and at moments quite extraordinary, this is a conversation about resilience, trust, and the quiet process of emergence.Jean draws on ideas from Jim Collins, William Bridges, Martha Beck, and Lisa Miller, and shares a remarkable real-life experience of synchronicity that helped her find clarity.You'll also find practical tools to help you navigate your own fog — including reflection prompts, small steps to take, and questions worth sitting with.Books mentioned:What Makes a Life — Jim CollinsManaging Transitions — William BridgesThe Way of Integrity — Martha BeckThe Awakened Brain — Dr Lisa MillerThe Happiness Trap — Russ HarrisFind the full article + journalling prompts: jeanbalfour.substack.comSign up to my weekly newsletter.Book a free strategy call: https://calendly.com/jean-balfour/30minLearn more about my work: https://jeanbalfour.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanbalfour/

Have you been feeling stuck, lost, or uncertain about what comes next in your work or career? You're not alone - and there's a name for what you're experiencing. In this episode, Jean shares her own journey through what Jim Collins calls the fog — the disorienting period that follows a significant life or career change. Honest, personal, and at moments quite extraordinary, this is a conversation about resilience, trust, and the quiet process of emergence. Jean draws on ideas from Jim Collins,...

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