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Podcast: The Career Change Maker Podcast
Episode:

302 I The Hidden Cost of January Urgency
Category: Business
Duration: 00:18:11
Publish Date: 2026-01-02 10:00:00
Description:

If logging into LinkedIn or Instagram at the start of the year has left you feeling behind, overwhelmed, or questioning whether you should be doing more already — this episode is for you.

In this episode, I explore why January so often triggers panic action, how social media rewards speed over alignment, and why rushing into goals can actually delay the results you want most.

I share why slowing down to gain clarity has become one of the most powerful career strategies I’ve seen — especially for high-achieving professionals in mid-career.

If you’re in a season of questioning, recalibrating, or figuring out your next move, this conversation will help you release the pressure to “hit the ground running” and instead move forward with intention.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why January creates panic action and how comparison fuels rushed decision-making
  • The difference between motion and traction in your career
  • Why rushing into goals can lead to burnout, misalignment, or repeating the same patterns
  • How to recognise when you’re in a figuring-it-out season (and why that’s strategic, not a failure)
  • The power of pausing before making a big career move especially if you’re feeling stuck or restless
  • Practical ways to slow down, tune out the noise, and take aligned next steps
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