Episode

Most People Never Ask This One Question About Their Career

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Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search
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Mar 23, 2026
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Summary

When your dream role at a prestigious company leads to 2:00 AM work calls and a total loss of self, how do you find the courage to walk away? Keith Penningroth shares his journey from burnout to a career that honors his mental health and leverages his natural signature strengths. What you'll learn How to identify the "lines in the sand" The "sink or swim" reality of elite tech cultures How to define your signature strengths The physical toll of chronic workplace stress The power of winning others over (WOO) How to argue for yourself productively Why starting with small changes is more effective Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Discover Your Strengths to Find Your Ideal Career ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )