The HARDEST Decision of My Career |Why I Almost Quit Project Management
- Author
- Edward Coke, Jr, MSPM,PMP, CAPM, CSM, Agile Coach
- Published
- Fri 31 Jan 2025
- Episode Link
- https://rss.com/podcasts/konshuhs-agility/1875779
Navigating Career Setbacks: Embrace Change and Find Your Purpose
In this heartfelt episode, the host addresses career challenges, offering guidance on making crucial decisions and reigniting purpose. The discussion is triggered by a listener's consideration of quitting project management. Key points include addressing the emotional impact of setbacks, controlling the controllables, positive self-talk, evaluating career goals, treating job search as a project, and learning from feedback. Actionable tips and recommended resources are provided to help viewers navigate their journey. Join the Magnetic Project Manager community for support and mentorship.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:17 Finding Purpose in Career Challenges
02:11 Emotional Impact and Response
03:08 Recommended Resources and Actionable Tips
05:05 Controlling the Controllables
06:30 Positive Self-Talk and Mindset
09:13 Reevaluating Career Goals
09:51 The Turn Back Moment
10:52 Job Searching as a Structured Process
15:35 Learning from Feedback
17:36 Transformational Remarks and Conclusion
