The Career Change Studio
The Career Change Studio is your go-to podcast to help you design and create a new working life so that you can live the way you want and need in your next chapter. Join Certified Career Change Coach Dana Stevens for practical advice, inspiration, mindset shifts, and proven strategies to help you move on from unfulfilling work, explore new directions, and design a career that works for you.
The Career Change Studio
Managing Your Fear to Change Careers
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Episode 16: Fear is one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck in careers that no longer fit, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood parts of the career change process.
In this episode, I explain why fear is not a sign you’re doing something wrong, but a completely normal (and expected) part of navigating change. Rather than trying to silence fear or push through it, I share a more helpful way to understand what fear is really doing and how to work with it instead of against it.
I introduce my concept of the fear alarm: why fear often shows up loudly during career transitions and how to tell the difference between real risk and emotional discomfort.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why fear is a normal part of any career change
And why waiting to feel “fear-free” keeps you stuck. - The Fear Alarm
How fear functions as an internal warning system and how to interpret it without letting it run the show. - The benefits of examining your fears
What happens when you get curious about fear instead of avoiding it. - Why fear is often really a fear of our feelings
How we confuse emotional discomfort with danger and how this keeps us playing small. - How to make informed decisions and create a safety net
Why its important to reduce risk, build confidence, and move forward without reckless leaps.
If fear has been the thing holding you back from taking your next step, this episode will help you feel more capable of navigating fear, without needing to get rid of it first.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to change careers without letting fear decide for you
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Special thanks to @Lou_Greenaway_Music for the piano composition and performance.
