# Episode 86 A Career Crossroads: What does it look like, feel like and what to do next

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Podcast: [Unstuck & Unstoppable](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840)
Published: 2026-07-03T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://unstuck-unstoppable.captivate.fm/episode/episode-86-a-career-crossroads-what-does-it-look-like-feel-like-and-what-to-do-next
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Duration seconds: 1185

## Resource

You're successful on paper. Capable, still showing up, still the person colleagues message when something needs sorting. And yet - something's shifted, and you can't quite name what. In this episode, Sarah unpacks the career crossroads: that disorienting in-between space where what used to fit no longer does, and what's next hasn't taken shape yet. Whether it's shown up through redundancy, burnout recovery, hitting a milestone, or being offered a promotion that should feel exciting but doesn't - the internal experience underneath is strikingly similar. Sarah breaks down the six patterns that keep ambitious women stuck at the crossroads longer than they need to be (hint: it's rarely about effort), and walks through the first, most important step forward - one that has nothing to do with having a plan. If you've ever felt quietly unsettled despite "having it all," or caught yourself hesitating at an opportunity you'd have said yes to in a heartbeat five years ago, this episode will help you understand exactly what's going on - and what to do about it. Timestamps [00:00:00] Welcome to Unstuck and Unstoppable [00:01:36] What is a career crossroads? The four different triggers [00:05:38] The common thread underneath: your relationship to your next step has changed [00:06:00] Naming it: why this is a liminal space, not a crisis [00:06:30] What it actually feels like day to day - redundancy, burnout, milestones, promotions [00:10:13] Why nothing's "wrong" but it still feels hard to move through [00:10:30] The six patterns that keep you stuck at the crossroads [00:13:46] The real first step: space and perspective, not a perfect plan [00:14:00] How to start - naming what's changed, separating urgency from clarity [00:14:50] Giving yourself permission not to decide immediately […

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