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Jun 25, 2026 40 min

The career pause panic

from Kind of Crushing It Hosted by Jessica McGovern & Natalie Milosevic

Jessica and Nat unpack the fear of stepping away from your career and what it means for your identity, progression and future goals. From hypothetical spirals to the very real fear of losing momentum after time away, they explore how easy it is to tie your worth to constant progression and the pressure to "stay valuable". You'll hear about: 1️⃣ The fear of falling behind after a career pause 2️⃣ Why your priorities and goals are allowed to change 3️⃣ How leaders can better support people in moving forward If you've ever felt pressure to keep proving your value, this episode will feel very familiar. Jessica and Nat explore the importance of mindset shifts, honest conversations, and career paths that actually align with your life. 🌐 Connect with us: LinkedIn Have topics you want us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! You can post right here or connect with us on LinkedIn 🩷 If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe and leave us a stellar review 🌟, it helps connect our like-minded community...kind of keeping us all in touch and sane.

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