Todd Linder on Why Personal Values Matter, How to Clarify Your Next Career Move, and Navigating the Complexities of Leaving Ministry

Todd Linder, founder of LaunchPoint, shares his journey from ministry to the marketplace, offering practical insights on navigating career transitions, clarifying your purpose, and aligning your personal values with your next steps. Drawing from his experience coaching over 65 ministry leaders, Todd unpacks the emotional and practical complexities of leaving ministry and finding clarity for a new career path. He emphasizes the importance of doing the inner work, understanding personal values, and exploring new opportunities without fear of failure. In this conversation, Todd and Evan dive into the unique challenges ministry leaders face during transitions, the toll it can take on identity and relationships, and the actionable strategies that can help leaders move forward with confidence. Todd also introduces his framework for narrowing down job options and making purposeful decisions about the future. Highlights:👉 Why personal values are critical for career satisfaction and decision-making.👉 How to identify transferable skills and clarify your career direction.👉 The emotional and relational impact of leaving ministry—and how to navigate it.👉 Practical frameworks for evaluating job categories and finding your fit.👉 The internal work necessary to prepare for meaningful transitions. https://itstheinbetween.com/episode5-todd-linder/