Ever feel like your career is on autopilot?

You’re cruising along, doing the work, but you’re not really steering the plane anymore. It can feel like you’re just coasting through the workday, and you start wondering, “Is it me? Is it the job? Should I want more?”

It can be frustrating, but here’s the thing: feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you are in the wrong place. Sometimes, a job plateau is just life’s way of handing you a map to explore new routes – it’s an opportunity to pause and ask yourself “What’s next?”

Maybe it’s time to jump onto that path you’ve always been curious about but never had the guts to try. Or maybe it’s time to admit that you actually love where you are and what you are doing – right here, right now; you’re not meant to climb the corporate ladder but to dig deeper and become a true master of your craft.

Job plateaus aren’t failures. They are powerful invitation to redefine what success looks like for YOU.

You don’t need to become a manager or hit the c-suite to “make it.” Life isn’t just a straight runway to the top; sometimes it’s a cozy spot in an open plan work space, a fulfilling side project, or even taking a step back to focus on family and personal growth.

Life flows in all sorts of wild and wonderful directions, you don’t have to follow the traditional route if that’s not what lights you up.

Whether you’re gunning for your next big step or thriving in the role you’re already in, it’s about finding fulfillment in your own journey, wherever it leads.

What does success look like for you?