EPISODE · Aug 17, 2025 · 8 MIN
What If Your Job Is Draining You Because It’s the Wrong Fit?
from The Driven Introvert Podcast · host Remi Roy
What happens when you’re great at your job but miserable in it?In this episode, I read an excerpt from Stand Out 2.0 by Marcus Buckingham and share the story of Michael, a capable, kind professional who got promoted out of alignment with his strengths, and ultimately burned out.We explore:Why knowing your strengths isn’t optionalThe emotional toll of the “wrong fit”What to do when your work no longer feels like “you”This one’s for anyone who’s ever asked, “Why does this job drain me?”Support the showContact UsAsk a question or leave a comment, visit shepact.com/voicemailFollow me on Instagram at instagram.com/remiroyEmail us: [email protected] the podcast?Share the podcast with a friend: shepact.com/TDIPodcastLeave a review: We’d appreciate it if you could WRITE a review for us. Your support and feedback mean a lot to us. Thank you!For the driven introvert, the introvert leader, the lonely introvert, introvert entrepreneurs, the confident Introvert, dreamers, faith driven entrepreneur, passionate leaders and anyone who wants to close the gap between where they are and where they need to be. We discuss Leadership for Introverts, career development for introverts, introvert success, introvert success strategies, networking for the introvert, and other pertinent issues to help you as an introvert grow personally and professionally.
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What happens when you’re great at your job but miserable in it? In this episode, I read an excerpt from Stand Out 2.0 by Marcus Buckingham and share the story of Michael, a capable, kind professional who got promoted out of alignment with his strengths, and ultimately burned out. We explore: Why knowing your strengths isn’t optionalThe emotional toll of the “wrong fit”What to do when your work no longer feels like “you”This one’s for anyone who’s ever asked, “Why does this job drain me?” Supp...
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