What if feeling uncomfortable isn’t a warning sign—but proof you’re growing?

In this solo episode, we unpack why the most meaningful career growth often feels awkward, uncertain, and anything but empowering in the moment. Through the lens of a growth mindset, join me as we explore how discomfort can be one of the clearest signals that you’re stretching into something new.

Today we will break down why progress rarely feels like progress while it’s happening, and how learning to stay in the discomfort can change the trajectory of your career.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why discomfort doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re expanding

• How to reframe skill-based and identity-based discomfort as forward movement

• Why trusting yourself matters most when things feel unclear

• How to measure progress without relying on feelings alone

• Why you don’t need certainty to move forward—just clarity on the next step

Whether you’re considering a career pivot, stepping into a new role, or simply working to grow where you are, this episode will help you navigate the messy middle with confidence and intention.

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