Walk & Talk 7: Escape the Tower - what to do if you're feeling trapped in your career #101

Do you feel like a prisoner in your own job? The door might not actually be locked…

Many of us feel imprisoned in our roles, held captive by the "golden handcuffs" of a salary, fear of the unknown, or simply apathy—but are the doors actually locked, or is it all in your mind?

Feeling stuck doesn't always mean you have to quit; sometimes you just need to renovate the cell you are in.

This week’s ‘Walk & Talk’ podcast episode comes to you from the Tower of London, a historic symbol of imprisonment, to discuss how to break the chains of your career and find your freedom.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Identify the chains: Understand if you are stuck due to genuine constraints or "invisible" fears like looking bad or losing status.
• Renovate your cell: You don’t always have to quit to be free; job crafting and internal networking can reshape your current role into something you love.
• The Pilot Analogy: While hybrid work is great, being invisible can stall your career—if you want to fly the plane, you need to be in the cockpit.
• It’s never too late: From Ray Kroc to Nokia, history is full of late bloomers and massive pivots. Your timeline is in your hands.

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Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygamp
George Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclode

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