302 I The Hidden Cost of January Urgency

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 🧠 Key Takeaway: You’re not behind, you’re becoming intentional. The season before clarity is not wasted time. It’s where the right decisions are made. 🛠️ Action Steps: How to Move Forward Without Rushing Create space to pause Step away from the noise — social media, opinions, expectations and notice what’s actually driving your urgency. Get curious about what’s not working Before jumping to a new goal, role, or plan, identify what specifically feels misaligned in your current situation. Take one small, aligned action That might be booking thinking time, auditing what you’re saying yes to, or having a clarity-focused conversation with someone who can help you see the bigger picture. 🤍 Want Support With Your Next Step? If you’re feeling the urge to make a move but don’t yet have clarity on what that move should be, you don’t need more information — you need space to think it through properly. 👉 Book a Career Clarity Call with me and we’ll explore: What’s really driving the urgency you’re feeling Whether this is Send us Fan Mail Invest in Yourself and Your Career: Community — Join our Network for mid-career women redesigning what's next in their careers Coaching — Join the Waitlist for The Portfolio Career Academy . Turn Your Expertise Into Multiple Streams of Income & Impact Through Building A Portfolio Career. Join The Waitlist Connect with me! Website: careerchangemakers.com Email: podcast@careerchangemakers.com LinkedIn: Janine Esbrand Instagram: @careerchangemakerspodcast Career Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

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302 I The Hidden Cost of January Urgency is an episode from The Career Change Maker Podcast by Janine Esbrand - Executive Coach, Career Strategist, Keynote Speaker .

This episode is 18:11 long.

This episode was published on Jan 2, 2026.

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