Why Playing It Safe at Work Is the Riskiest Career Move

About this episode

This episode challenges the myth that traditional jobs provide safety and security, exploring the true sources of career fulfillment.

Send us Fan Mail This week, we challenge one of the biggest myths out there—the idea that a traditional job is supposed to make you feel safe and secure. Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “If I just made more money, then I’d finally feel safe”? I unpack why that sense of security you’re searching for will never come from your job title, paychecks, or even the size of your bank account. We’ll explore real stories and insights from a recent coaching call that illustrate how chasing extern...

People in this episode

Host: Ken Williams

Topics covered

• career safety
• job security
• traditional jobs
• coaching insights
• risk in careers

Keywords

• career
• job security
• risk
• coaching
• traditional jobs
• safety
• money

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