Episode 75 -The myth of perfect timing in your career
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Are you putting your career dreams on hold until the "perfect moment" arrives? In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda tackles the common belief that keeps talented professionals, especially women, stuck in their careers – the myth of perfect timing.
Backed by fascinating research from the Harvard Business Review, this episode reveals why waiting for the perfect moment might be the very thing holding you back. Through compelling statistics and real-world examples, you'll discover how professionals who take action despite imperfect circumstances are 3.4 times more likely to achieve their career goals.
What you'll learn -
Why feeling only 60-70% ready is actually the sweet spot for career moves
How successful career transitions often happen through small, strategic steps
Four common timing myths that keep talented professionals stuck
Practical strategies to make progress despite imperfect circumstances
A powerful reframing technique to turn "waiting for perfect timing" into "creating strategic timing"
Featured in this episode is an inspiring story of a marketing director and mother of two who transformed her career by stopping waiting and taking action. Her journey from perpetual postponement to landing her dream role in tech while achieving better work-life balance demonstrates what's possible when you move beyond the perfect timing myth.
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