Episode
What Got You Here Won't Make You Happy: How to Recognize When Success Is Taking You in the Wrong Direction
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- Jul 20, 2026
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- 730
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Summary
Most career change advice assumes something went wrong, but what if success itself is the problem? Dan spent 27 years being promoted away from meaningful work, earning a six-figure salary in a role that looked perfect on paper and felt completely wrong on the inside. If you're a high performer stuck in a successful career that doesn't fit, this episode breaks down the exact framework that helped Dan find fulfilling, well-paid work without starting over and how you can do the same. What You'll Learn: Why high performers are the most likely to end up in roles that don't fit and why being rewarded for the wrong work is the hidden obstacle nobody warns you about The difference between being good at something and it being a Signature Strength and why confusing the two is what keeps most successful people stuck How the Ideal Career Profile works as a decision-making filter not just for finding a new role, but for knowing exactly which offer to say yes to Why Dan took a title that looked like a step down on paper and ended up making nearly three times his previous salary doing work he loves The one question to ask yourself that cuts through the noise when you're weighing whether to stay or go 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 An O…