Overthinking to Clear Career Decisions

Overthinking can look like “being responsible,” but it often feels like replaying the same career question for months and getting nowhere. I’m Karyn Nesby of KMN Coaching and Consulting, and I’m breaking down why that loop isn’t a character flaw or proof you’re behind. It’s a signal that you’re missing a process that can carry you from uncertainty to action especially during a tech career transition or design career pivot where the choices feel endless.We start by naming what the overthinking loop actually does: it keeps you gathering opinions, building pros and cons lists, and waiting for a level of certainty that never arrives. Then we move into the coaching questions that cut through the noise, including the “perfect scenario” prompt that reveals the gap between where you are and what truly energizes you. That gap is where clarity begins, and it also exposes the limiting beliefs underneath the spiral like fear of making the wrong move, fear your experience won’t translate, or fear you’ll be judged for changing direction.From there, I share the core elements of a structured career pivot framework: a real self-assessment that separates what you’re good at from what you want to do next, a way to narrow options using alignment and fit, and a decision framework that helps you choose with intention instead of reacting to what’s available. If you’ve been stuck, consider this your reminder: you don’t need more information. You need a pathway. The Career Pivot Pathway is open for enrollment, check the link in the show notes. If this helped, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share it with a friend who’s looping, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Visit  https://www.careerperspectivespod.com/ to learn more and signup for exclusive access to podcast videos! Join the Waitlist: Community, Courses and Coaching- https://www.kmncoachingconsulting.com/the-meeting-before-the-meeting-academyEnrollment is Open: The Career Pivot PathwayGet a Free E-book How to Formally Ask Someone to be a Mentor!