The Consulting Game

Ep #8 What If You Make the Wrong Move?

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Ep #8 What If You Make the Wrong Move?

Make Career Moves Without Regret

Are you paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong career decision? In this episode of The Consulting Game, Negar tackles the question that plagues many successful consulting leaders: "What if I make the wrong move?"

Episode Highlights:

  • Why the fear of career regret keeps talented professionals stuck at crossroads
  • The unique challenges consulting leaders face when contemplating career changes
  • How both staying AND leaving can lead to growth, just in different ways
  • A practical decision-making framework that bypasses fear-based thinking
  • The critical question that cuts through decision paralysis: "If both paths would be amazing, which would you choose?"
  • Why giving equal airtime to potential positives is crucial for balanced decisions
  • Real client success story: redesigning a consulting role without changing companies
  • Practical exercise: The two-column method for evaluating career options fairly
  • Why regret comes from not choosing rather than choosing "wrong"

    • If you're a consulting professional feeling restless despite outward success, this episode provides actionable strategies to navigate career decisions with confidence rather than fear.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Free Career Clarity Webinar - May 23rd, 2025 at 12:00 PM BST/IST
    • Register on LinkedIn: Join The Webinar

      • Keywords:

      career decisions, consulting career, decision paralysis, fear of regret, career crossroads, professional development, consulting leadership, work-life balance, career change, career clarity, job satisfaction, career coaching

      Connect with Negar:

      Join Negar's upcoming webinar to get clarity on your next career step and learn how to make decisions from vision rather than fear. Here’s the link: Join the Webinar

      The Consulting Game podcast helps ambitious leaders in consulting find clarity when they're at a crossroads.

       

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