# How Do I Move Forward from a Career Setback? | Advising Real Leaders

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Podcast: [Harvard Business Review](https://stenobird.com/podcast/harvard-business-review-7777387)
Published: 2026-06-17T10:30:00+00:00
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How Do I Move Forward from a Career Setback? | Coaching Real Leaders 12 Jul 2023 --- He experienced early success and a fast promotion at his organization, but then things started to shift. Now, there have been leadership changes, and his scope of responsibilities has changed, making him feel like his career is backsliding. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how he can reframe the situation and prioritize what he wants from his career going forward. Further reading: - What Great Managers Do: https://hbr.org/2005/03/what-great-managers-do - How to Handle a Demotion at Work: https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/salaries-and-skills/how-to-cope-with-a-demotion-at-work - 15 Warning Signs Your Job Isn’t The Right Fit For You: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/10/15/15-warning-signs-your-job-isnt-the-right-fit-for-you/?sh=44dfcf931f33 - How to Figure Out What You Want Next in Your Career: https://hbr.org/2021/12/how-to-figure-out-what-you-want-next-in-your-career This episode originally aired on Coaching Real Leaders on June 19, 2023. Listen to more episodes of Coaching Real Leaders on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAU8TPKsJua_hcLjT7aFzWcoqMnrp-z7 You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/06/how-do-i-move-forward-from-a-career-setback - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-move-forward-from-a-career-setback/id1545444200?i=1000617560696 - Spotify: - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/coaching-real-leaders/episode/how-do-i-move-forward-from-a-career-setback-304572800 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2NvYWNoaW5nLXJlYW…

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