221: How His Job Was Created Just for Him! | Ben's Story

27/05/2025 41 min

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Are you stuck in a job that no longer excites you, or worse, one that promised more but never delivered? In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Ben, a data analyst turned data scientist, who shares how he created a job for himself inside his own company – one that didn't even exist before.You'll hear how he:Navigated feelings of self-doubt and stagnationTook bold steps to demonstrate his value and initiate changeLeveraged internal opportunities to build skills that aligned with his dream roleNegotiated a 35% salary increase in the processThis is the behind-the-scenes of what it really looks like to create a career you're called to, without switching companies. If you're a Christian job seeker or someone who feels unseen in your current role, this episode is for you.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 STAMPS00:00 – From Analyst to Data Scientist03:22 – Hitting a Ceiling: When Promotions Never Come08:10 – Making Data Come Alive: Creativity in Analytics10:09 – The “Use It or Lose It” Problem13:41 – How to Grow Your Dream Role Inside Your Current Job22:24 – What Helped His Company Finally See His Value25:26 – How to Be Undeniable29:41 – How a “3% Chance” Became His Dream Job32:02 – Negotiation Lessons from an Internal Job Offer40:43 – Why Coaching Made All the Difference41:39 – Ready for a Career Change? Here’s How to Start

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