From the outside, everything looks fine. But on the inside, something feels off.

In this episode, Todd Jason and Chris Thide talk about one of the most difficult - and most avoided - moments in a professional's life: realizing that a career has run its course before the proverbial sh** has hit the fan.

They explore the allure of the 'Golden Handcuffs' and the quiet pain of staying in roles that no longer fit. This episode goes deep into the notion of being attached to an old identity that may no longer serve you and discusses the coping behaviors people use to avoid facing the truth.This conversation will help you:

• Recognize the signs that staying is costing you more than leaving
• Understand why money and status make change feel really hard
• Identify distraction and avoidance patterns that keep you stuck
• Move forward to making better career decisions faster
• Begin imagining what's possible on the other side

This episode isn't about rushing into a change. It's about facing the music, telling yourself the truth, and giving yourself permission to start exploring what comes next-with clarity, support, and intention.

If you've been telling yourself "not yet" for years…this conversation may be the one you've been avoiding-and needing.

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Todd Jason is an executive coach and career transition specialist. For more resources and to book some 1:1 time with him visit www.ToddJason.com.

Chris Thide is a career strategy coach focused on helping people find and do work they love. After 2 decades in corporate, Chris is a powerful guide and you can visit www.christhidecoaching.com to learn more.