{"podcast":{"title":"Unstuck & Unstoppable","slug":"unstuck-unstoppable-7112840","podcast_index_feed_id":7112840,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/unstuck-unstoppable/","website_url":"https://unstuck-unstoppable.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b4d93eae-d844-4657-925a-4805e23f2bea/4S-0U_iRIvtr_P4TY4OLEX9w.jpg","author":"Sarah Archer","episode_count":90,"summary":"Unstuck & Unstoppable is the go-to podcast for ambitious female leaders ready to amplify their impact, boost their income, and achieve career success on their own terms—without burning out or compromising their values. Hosted by Sarah Archer, a leadership coach and career strategist dedicated to empowering women in leadership, this show provides the tools, strategies, and inspiration you need to thrive in your career. Whether you’re looking to overcome imposter syndrome, enhance your leadership skills, or create a sustainable path to success, each episode will offer actionable insights, expert interviews, and real-life stories to help you take your career to the next level. It’s time to stop playing small, unlock your full potential, and create the impact you’re destined for. Tune in weekly to discover how you can lead boldly, live fully, and succeed with confidence and integrity.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T16:17:12.818770+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 86 A Career Crossroads: What does it look like, feel like and what to do next","slug":"episode-86-a-career-crossroads-what-does-it-look-like-feel-like-and-what-to-do-next","published_at":"2026-07-03T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840/episode-86-a-career-crossroads-what-does-it-look-like-feel-like-and-what-to-do-next","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840","url":"https://unstuck-unstoppable.captivate.fm/episode/episode-86-a-career-crossroads-what-does-it-look-like-feel-like-and-what-to-do-next","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d2b2ca70-065b-4eb0-aab1-9065e6d8f565.mp3","summary":"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 […","meta_description":"You're successful on paper. Capable, still showing up, still the person colleagues message when something needs sorting. And yet - something's shifted, an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1185,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840/episodes/episode-86-a-career-crossroads-what-does-it-look-like-feel-like-and-what-to-do-next/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unstuck-unstoppable-7112840/episode-86-a-career-crossroads-what-does-it-look-like-feel-like-and-what-to-do-next.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}