Why You Keep Pushing Away the Opportunities You Want

Ep 332: Why You Keep Pushing Away the Opportunities You Want Why do you keep pushing away the opportunities you want in your career and your life? I asked myself that at a church life group this week, when I teared up talking about my husband and two kids. For most of my life I chased my career so hard that I nearly turned down the man I married because I thought he’d slow me down. In this episode, I share that story and the story of a client who was offered a promotion into a different department. Her first reaction was “hell no.” But only because she was sure they’d reject her for not having the subject matter expertise. She went for it anyway, told the hiring manager exactly what resources she’d need to succeed, and got the job. Today she says she’s the happiest she’s ever been. I also walk you through an exercise for picturing your days at the VP or C-suite level, so you can start acting like that leader now. If you’ve been saying no to your own growth before anyone else can, this episode will help you open the door. Before you go — if you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet, do it now. And head over to stacymayer.com/youtube and subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're at it. If this episode hit home for you, share it. Post it to your LinkedIn. Send it to a colleague, a friend, anyone who needs to hear it. We are navigating this AI era together, and I don't take lightly the opportunity to be part of that journey with you. And if you're ready to stop navigating it alone — whether you've just been laid off or you're simply done white-knuckling your way through a chaotic landscape — I want to work with you personally. Go to stacymayer.com/discovery and schedule your free call. We'll map out a career strategy built specifically for you. I'll see you there. 👊🏼💚