Company of One with Dale Callahan
You’re a high-achieving professional—maybe in tech, engineering, or leadership—but your career feels stalled. You’re paid well, but it’s not enough. You want more: more purpose, more income, more control over your life.Company of One is a podcast for professionals who want to grow their income, make strategic career moves, or even build something on the side. Hosted by Dr. Dale Callahan—engineer, entrepreneur, and director of a top-ranked graduate program—this show gives you real strategies to take ownership of your future.Whether you’re climbing the ladder or considering stepping off it to build your own thing, this is your place to get unstuck and take action.
Company of One with Dale Callahan
You’re Not Stuck. You’re Just Overexposed to One Employer #227
Most professionals who feel stuck in their careers aren’t actually trapped.
They’re overexposed.
When one employer controls your income, your time, and your perceived value, your options quietly disappear — even if things look stable on the surface.
In this episode, we cover:
- What it really means to be overexposed at work
- Why high performers fall into this trap without realizing it
- The real cost of relying on a single paycheck
- How to reduce risk and increase leverage without quitting your job
This isn’t about fear.
It’s about optionality.
If you’ve ever felt uneasy depending on one role, one manager, or one company — this episode will help you think more clearly about control, leverage, and your next move.
Question to reflect on:
If your role disappeared in 60 days, how exposed would you be?
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