214: The Truth About Career Misalignment (And What To Do Next)

08/04/2025 23 min

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You’re not lazy. You’re likely just misaligned.In this episode, we’re diving into what career misalignment really is, why it shows up as procrastination or burnout, and how to finally fix it. If you’re feeling stuck in your job, unmotivated to work, or wondering why you can’t bring yourself to care anymore, this one’s for you.We discuss:Why procrastination might be a signal—not a flawHow to spot signs of career misalignmentReal stories of overcoming “I feel broken” at work3 simple steps to find a job that actually fits youHow to start pivoting, even if it feels scary or uncertainSubscribe for more faith-based career advice every week!Cheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK: https://calendly.com/audrey-tcc/consultation-call?month=2025-01FREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/⌚️TIME STAMPS0:00 - Introduction1:45 - What career misalignment really means  4:15 - The first sign of misalignment (and how to spot it)  7:00 - Why your brain is resisting your job  9:45 - Step 1: Identify & validate misalignment  12:30 - Step 2: Discover what alignment could look like  14:15 - How to conduct informational interviews  17:00 - Step 3: Give yourself permission to pivot  19:45 - Sacrificing to pursue your calling  21:45 - Find and land the career that aligns with your calling

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