The Invisible Pattern: Why the Same Problem Keeps Happening

Send us Fan MailIf you're feeling stuck in your career, the problem may be invisible to you, but everyone else sees it. Until you see it, working harder, executive presence skills, or personal development won't help you move forward.In this episode, I share the story of a client who had four bad bosses in a row and never figured out he was the common factor. From there, we look at the four ways people answer the question "why is this happening to me" — and why only one of those four answers actually gives you a path forward in your career.This is an episode about professional development at its deepest level: not the tactics of getting promoted, but the inner shifts that determine whether anything you do externally actually works. If you've hit a ceiling you can't explain, if you're working hard without being recognized, or if you've started to wonder whether the problem is your environment or something else — this one is for you.Rusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.Get more leadership tips to grow your skillset and mindset at rustygaillard.com, and follow Rusty on LinkedIn.