Career Unfulfillment in The Senior Level: What To Do
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates
These are some of the predicaments I've come across from the coaching cases I've handled. It could be your case, too:
It is misaligned with your values
It does not give you a sense of purpose or meaning anymore
There is too much at stake that you cannot afford to risk your career
You're experiencing an imposter syndrome
You are not in a supportive environment
You are not exploring more opportunities for growth
You are not sure about what it is you specifically want or what you're good at
It is not a career you have created, but have drifted into
Some think that careers are linear and that skills in one industry cannot be translated into another. Or that they have reached the top and there’s nothing left in terms of opportunities. These high-level professionals do not seek solutions, growth, new learning, re-learning or professional help, therefore, they do not know where to go or what to do next, even though they want to and still can.
My advise:
If you're wary about taking the first step, start small.
Assess and be open about your situation
Know your enemy. Which of the situations above is it? Is your situation unique?
Seek support, either from family, friends, or a professional
Pick up a new book and commit to finishing it
Watch short informative videos online
Start to change one thing from your routine that you've always wanted to do, and keep the momentum from there
Have you examined your career...or your life, lately?