This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself, Dr. Robin.

"Sometimes high-achieving women at a career crossroads think it's just an issue of stress, or maybe they think it's timing or workload. But sometimes the deeper issue is that they're succeeding inside conditions that violate what matters most to them."

In this episode, I'm talking about why so many career crossroads feel confusing — especially when the decision looks good on paper, but something inside still feels unsettled. I share why values are often the missing piece in the decision-making process, how values conflicts can quietly shape exhaustion and disconnection, and why clarity starts to change when you stop asking only "What should I do?" and begin asking "What actually matters most to me?"

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

If you've been feeling torn between a "smart" career move and what genuinely feels right for you, this episode will help you understand why those two things are not always the same — and why that tension matters.
You'll learn how values often show up through friction, resentment, exhaustion, or disconnection — and why those feelings may actually be important clues instead of something to ignore.
I walk through practical questions you can ask yourself to make more purpose-aligned decisions, especially if you're in a season where success no longer feels as fulfilling as it once did.

I am a professor, speaker, author, coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER philosophy, framework, and platform. Through the Leadership Purpose podcast, I help high-achieving women close the gap between success and fulfillment so they can create a life and work filled with more meaning and true purpose.

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz