Escape the Golden Handcuffs: Break Free from a High-Paying but Unfulfilling Job | Alison Cardy

So many professionals feel stuck in their careers, unsure how to move forward. Alison Cardy knows this firsthand. After feeling pressured by her family to become an accountant, she spent years feeling frustrated and unfulfilled until she made the bold decision to pursue coaching. Now, as the founder of Cardy Career Coaching, she uses her experiences to help people create careers that are aligned, satisfying, and fulfilling. In this episode, Alison joins Kevin to discuss how to overcome career stagnation, make intentional pivots, and move from confusion to clarity. Alison Cardy is a career coach, speaker, author, and founder of Cardy Career Coaching. With over 15 years of experience, she helps professionals navigate career transitions with clarity and find fulfillment in their work. In this episode, Kevin and Alison will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:47) From Career Struggles to Coaching Success (05:54) Why So Many Professionals Feel Stuck (10:25) Three Steps to Navigating Career Change (14:41) Identifying the Root Cause of Career Struggles (16:21) The Hidden Cost of Being on the Wrong Path (18:28) Workplace Issues vs. Personal Responsibility (23:02) How to Break Free from Career Stagnation (26:00) Embracing External Support and Feedback (28:56) Investing in Emotional Growth and Community (32:47) The Power of Coaching in Career Growth (35:25) How Being Brave Opens New Possibilities Alison Cardy is a career coach, speaker, author, and founder of Cardy Career Coaching. With over 15 years of experience, she helps professionals navigate career transitions with clarity and find fulfillment in their work. Alison has guided hundreds of individuals in overcoming stagnation, self-doubt, and confusion, empowering them to build purposeful careers. She is also the author of Career Grease, a go-to resource for those feeling stuck or unsure of their next step. Connect with Alison: Alison’s Website: cardycareercoaching.com  Alison’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alisoncardy  Resources Mentioned: Alison’s Book, Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Grease-Unstuck-Pivot-Your/dp/0692654518  From Stuck to Breakthrough: Ready to break free from what's holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com