Have you ever felt frustrated with yourself because you’re doing “all the right things,” but still feel stuck, tired, or unclear?

In this episode, I’m exploring how joyful ambition begins with honoring the season you’re actually in. I’ll share what working against your season looks like, why these patterns are easy to miss, and how to choose a way forward that supports your energy, clarity, and growth. In my experience, sometimes career frustration is a sign that your strategy doesn’t match your season.

Joyful ambition is In Season ✨

🍃 New Quiz: What Career Season Are You In? Discover Your Season

The Flourish Careers Podcast is shifting to a twice-monthly rhythm, with new episodes releasing on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

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Sometimes the career decision that makes the most sense for you won’t be the most obvious one.

In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Julianna Yau Yorgan to talk about making thoughtful decisions when you can’t see the entire path ahead.

Julianna shares how choosing what she calls a “career vacation” gave her the space and perspective she needed—and how living in five different countries (!!) changed the way she thinks about work, home, and what matters most.

We also explore why it’s so hard to zoom out under stress, and the practices Julianna uses to create clarity, including challenging assumptions, playing out different scenarios, stepping away from constant input, and letting ideas simmer.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about listening to yourself and trusting that an unexpected choice can still move you forward ✨

🍃 New Quiz: What Career Season Are You In? Discover Your Season

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Welcome to season 13! Have you ever noticed how hard it is to see the bigger picture when you’re standing right in the middle of something?

In this first episode of Season 13, I’m sharing how one conversation helped me see that the In Season planner wasn’t simply one part of my work... the idea behind it was the work.

That realization led to Career Growth in Seasons: a more natural way to understand how our careers move through seasons of growth, reflection, rest, and renewal.

We’ll explore the Myth of the Endless Summer, why we don’t need the same things from our careers all the time, and how perspective can help us tell the difference between a difficult week and a bigger pattern.

Perspective is In Season ✨

A new rhythm: The Flourish Careers Podcast is shifting to a twice-monthly rhythm, with new episodes releasing on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Some seasons call for a different pace and deeper conversations, and this one feels like an invitation to slow down and listen with more intention.

🍃 Take the Quiz: What Career Season Are You In? Discover Your Season

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