You’re feeling stuck in your career. How can you get back on track?

To get back on track in your career, start by setting clear, achievable goals for what you want to accomplish. Assess your current skills and identify areas for improvement, then seek out relevant training or education to fill those gaps. Network actively, both online and in person, to explore new opportunities and gain insights from others in your field. Consider seeking a mentor who can provide guidance and support. Be open to lateral moves that can broaden your experience and lead to advancement. Reflect on your career path and consider if a change in direction aligns better with your passions and goals. Finally, maintain a positive mindset and be proactive about taking steps towards your career objectives.

When feeling stuck in your career, assess your situation by reflecting on your current role's satisfaction and growth opportunities. Identify skills and interests to explore new paths. Set specific, achievable goals for career advancement or change. Seek feedback from mentors or colleagues for insights and advice. Networking can open new opportunities, so connect with professionals in desired fields. Consider professional development courses to enhance skills or pivot careers. Finally, evaluate the feasibility of a career change, including financial and lifestyle impacts. Taking these steps can provide clarity and direction for your career journey.

Stuck is a relative term. Most of the people I've coached have come to realise that they are not really stuck in their career. But they've achieved everything they've wanted to from the path they are currently on. The answer every time, has been to explore work through different teams within their current workplace, offer to help teams outside their own. Offer to take out other managers or executives for coffee, find out about other areas. And more often than not they will find that they're not stuck, but they are not challenged enough in the areas that they have already fully developed, that could be developed further in other departments

I cannot stress this enough. Whenever you have decided on a route to go down, whether it be a promotion, lateral move or starting your own business. By FAR the most important thing to do, is to speak or reach out to an individual that has achieved what you are looking to achieve. There's no-one better in the world to explain to you how to be 'that thing' or build 'that business' than someone who has already done it

Goals are great, but don't set them alone. No matter how motivated anyone is, we always fall foul to 'I could skip the gym just for today' When setting these goals, speak to people, not necessarily in your business, but people who have achieved what your looking to achieve, as they will know what a realistic goal looks like. And have them keep you to them with regular checkups

To take action when feeling stuck in your career, start by setting clear, achievable goals for what you want to accomplish. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile to reflect your current skills and experiences. Network actively, both online and in person, to meet people in your industry or desired field. Seek out mentors or career coaches for guidance and support. Consider further education or certifications to enhance your skill set and marketability. Volunteer or freelance in roles related to your interests to gain experience. Lastly, apply for new positions that align with your career aspirations and goals. Taking these steps can help propel you forward and open new opportunities.

As with my above answer, don't do it alone. Celebrate the wins, and review the losses. But find someone who's achieved what you want to achieve and work with them to celebrate those wins and review the losses. Don't do it alone. You'd be amazed how open professionals will be to a random linked message to someone who you look up to, or that you are trying to emulate, or achieve a similar thing to.

List your accomplishments. Every time you do something well. Even if it's a simply 5 hour project. Write it down. Way too many times have I mentored professionals and if I asked them "what were you achievements in the last 12 months" they struggled to remember. After an hour we would have discovered dozens. So write as you go. So that when you are asking for feedback, you have your achievements to hand

Understanding your tolerance for risk is crucial when feeling stuck in your career. This involves gauging how much uncertainty you can comfortably handle while pursuing a new career path. Some individuals thrive on taking risks, finding motivation in the potential for rewards, while others prefer stability, valuing peace of mind over potential gains. Assessing your risk tolerance involves evaluating your financial security, emotional resilience to potential setbacks, & your the support system. It also means considering the worst-case scenarios and planning for them. Acknowledging your risk tolerance helps tailor a career strategy that aligns with your comfort level, ensuring that you make changes that are both ambitious & sustainable.