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If you don’t want your boss’s job… why are you still climbing the ladder?

This episode of the Second Act Success Podcast with business coach Shannon Russell is your wake-up call.

So many high-achieving women are working long hours, chasing promotions, and saying yes to more responsibility. Yet when they look at the next level, they realize something uncomfortable.

They don’t actually want it.

This episode challenges the traditional corporate ladder mindset and invites you to rethink what success really means in this season of your life.  Especially if you are a woman in a corporate leadership role, an ambitious professional feeling burned out, or someone considering a career pivot into entrepreneurship.

If you’re navigating a midlife career transition, questioning your next promotion, or wondering whether entrepreneurship could be your second act, this conversation will hit home.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why so many women climb the corporate ladder on autopilot
• How to recognize when you’re chasing a promotion you don’t truly want
• The hidden trade-offs that come with every rung of the ladder
• What it means to step off the hamster wheel without “quitting”
• How to redirect your skills into a second act career or business

The truth is, success isn’t about climbing higher. It’s about aligning your work with the life you actually want. If the thought of having your boss’s job drains you instead of excites you, that’s information. And you’re allowed to use it.

Ready to explore what your second act could look like? Book a free strategy call and let’s map it out together.

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