What if your career is not a mistake, but simply preparation for what comes next?
Episode Summary
You have built a career where you are successful and well-respected. From the outside, it seemed like the perfect role that you would eventually retire in. But underneath, something has shifted, and you are starting to wonder if you are in the wrong job. In this episode, we explore why a fulfilling career can suddenly feel heavy and why this shift means you are simply entering a new season of life.
If you have been feeling:
- Exhausted from pretending your current role still fits
- Afraid that wanting a change means your past efforts were wasted
- Disoriented by the thought of losing your professional identity
This conversation will help you understand your current season and determine what it requires of you now.
What You’ll Learn
- The four main pain points that make career transitions feel incredibly uncomfortable.
- Why outgrowing your career is a sign of recalibration, not regression.
- How to identify which of the four career seasons you are currently experiencing.
- The importance of allowing yourself to grieve an old identity before stepping into a new one.
- Why Clarity is a moving target that evolves as your personal values grow.
Key Insight
Clarity is not a destination you reach once and stay at forever; your career was a calling for that specific season, and now you are ready for a different expression of it.
Quick Self-Check
- Are you trying to manage a gap between your public performance and your private experience?
- What season of life are you in right now?
- What does this current season require of you?
Next Steps
Take the Career Season Diagnostic to find out exactly where you are and what to focus on next at www.sherimiterco.com/careerquiz
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Sheri Miter is a serial entrepreneur. Her first business was selling painted rocks to neighbors when she was 7! This entrepreneurial spirit led her to many failures but also some huge successes, such as a Chimney Cleaning business with her husband Tom, a professional firefighter, and eventually a business as a Mary Kay sales director. While in Mary Kay, Sheri led her team to six-figure years multiple times, and YES, she drove the iconic pink Cadillac for part of her career!
Despite her success as a Sales Director in Mary Kay, Sheri found herself at a crossroads after 25 years. She began to question if this was the path she truly wanted for the next decade of her life. Even after achieving her best year, she felt a sense of weariness and asked herself, 'Is it ever going to be enough?' This internal struggle led her to a brave decision- to step away from her role as a Sales Director and embark on a new journey. This journey led her to become a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach. Today, Sheri has crafted a life she loves, assisting other highly successful women to discover their 'what’s next' career. She is passionate about working with women who have achieved success making the money, but are now eager to make an impact by unleashing their God-given strengths and embracing their true calling!
When Sheri isn’t busy with her clients or recording a new podcast, she cherishes her time with her grandkids and embarks on exciting adventures with her husband. Their escapades often include the beach, biking, or out boats. At the end of a fulfilling day, they savor the beauty of the sunset with a cocktail in hand, a testament to Sheri's belief in enjoying life's journey.
Sheri’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Futuristic, Maximizer, Self-Assurance, Command, Strategic.
Her motto is “Life is way too short, so we HAVE to enjoy the journey.”
