Are you successful on paper but secretly exhausted, unfulfilled, or questioning your career path? If you feel the “Monday dread” even though you have a stable, well-paying job, you are not alone.

In this episode of the Career Transition Podcast, Donald Dunn sits down with Paul Comfort, author of Find Your X Factor, to unpack why high achievers often feel burned out, misaligned, or disconnected from their true calling. They explore the difference between having a “good job” and having the right career — one that aligns with your natural strengths, passions, and purpose.

You’ll learn:

1. Why career burnout isn’t always about the job itself
2. How to identify your “X Factor” — where your interests and abilities intersect
3. What causes long-term career dissatisfaction and Monday anxiety
4. Practical steps to realign your work without making emotional or reckless decisions
5. How to transition careers strategically instead of reacting to burnout

If you’ve ever asked:

1. “Why am I unhappy even though I have a good job?”
2. “How do I know if I’m in the wrong career?”
3. “Should I quit my job or am I just burned out?”
4. “How do I find my true calling?”

This conversation will give you clarity and a practical framework for finding fulfillment in your career.

Whether you’re considering a career change, feeling stuck in your current role, or simply searching for more meaning in your work, this episode will help you move from frustration to intentional direction.

Links referenced in this episode:

1. findyourxfactor.ai
2. If Tired of not getting noticed is killing your business or podcast Let Barracks Media Help you.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. MTA
2. General Motors
3. Morgan James
4. Barracks Media Inc

Changing careers is rarely just about work. It’s about identity, risk, and the courage to start over when the old path no longer fits.

The Career Transitions Podcast features real stories from professionals, leaders, veterans, authors, and entrepreneurs who have navigated career change, reinvention, and life pivots. Each episode explores what sparked the transition, the challenges faced along the way, and the lessons learned when stepping into a new chapter.

If you’re considering a career change, feeling stuck, or searching for clarity after burnout or a major life shift, this podcast offers honest conversations and practical insight from people who’ve been there.

New episodes release three times per week.

Part of the Barracks Media Network.