Embrace the Squiggle
The podcast where professional women share the real, unfiltered stories behind their career pivots and squiggly journeys. Whether you're contemplating a major career shift, feeling sidelined after a break, or simply questioning "what's next?" when the traditional ladder doesn't exist, this podcast is your career navigation companion.
Hosts Colleen and Kristine bring you weekly conversations with women who've navigated career uncertainty and emerged stronger, offering practical strategies and the permission you need to create your own squiggly path.
Subscribe now to transform your career squiggles from something you endure into something you embrace.
Embrace the Squiggle
Why Is Clarity Missing And What Can You Do About It?
Feeling lost in the fog of vague directives? You're not alone! In this straight-talking episode, Colleen and Kristine tackle the frustrating reality of unclear organizational goals that leave middle managers dangling.
Highlights:
- Gallup reveals how many employees are actually working in the dark
- Why unclear direction doesn't just hurt productivity—it undermines psychological safety
- Specific strategies to navigate when your higher-ups can't articulate what success looks like
- The critical window for implementing changes when you've just taken a leadership role
Whether you're struggling to translate fuzzy objectives to your team or trying to impress leaders who keep moving the target, this episode delivers actionable approaches to create clarity where none exists.
The squiggliest part of any career path? Often it's finding your way forward when the destination isn't clear. Join us for this essential conversation about thriving amid uncertainty.
👯♀️ Stay in touch with your hosts:
🔗 Colleen on LinkedIn
🔗 Kristine on LinkedIn
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