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Licia Dewing

Career Strategist

I build compelling & triumphant career strategies for my clients and believe we can all create a career we #LOVE - #WORK is not meant to be a struggle.

My Career Strategy process will teach you how to think #MINDSET differently and take #ACTIONSTEPS to move you forward. Apply these simple strategies to #CREATE the desired results in your #CAREER.

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Ever Felt That Despite Your Achievements, Something’s Missing in Your Career?

When Career Success Doesn’t Equal Fulfillment

You’ve climbed the ladder.

You’ve checked the boxes.

You’ve got the job title, the credentials, and a LinkedIn profile that tells the story of success.

But when the noise quiets—when the laptop closes and the meetings end—there’s a feeling you can’t quite shake.

“Is this it?”

If this thought has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You’re asking one of the most human questions in a world that’s redefining what it means to thrive at work.

The Career Landscape: More Complex Than Ever

The definition of career success is no longer linear—or stable.

The old roadmap of “get qualified, get promoted, get comfortable” is giving way to a more fluid, dynamic model. Work is hybrid, AI is automating entire functions, and job security has become job adaptability.

We’re operating in a career economy that demands constant reinvention.

Achievement doesn’t always equal alignment.

You might be:

Excelling in a role that doesn’t energize you
Leading teams while secretly yearning for more creativity or autonomy
In demand professionally but feeling invisible personally
Paid well, yet unfulfilled

The Missing Piece: Is it more Meaning?

Too often, we get so good at doing what’s expected that we forget to ask:

“Is this what I actually want?”

That’s where the discomfort comes in.

It’s not that you’re underperforming—it’s that your internal compass is recalibrating.

You’re being nudged toward:

Work that reflects who you truly are
Goals that energize, not just exhaust

A career that’s not just successful—but soulfully aligned

What This Feeling Is Telling You

Feeling that “something’s missing” isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a signal.

It’s the career equivalent of a check engine light. And it usually means:

You’ve outgrown your current role or identity
You’ve achieved external success but crave internal satisfaction
You’re ready to make a more intentional, values-aligned move

From Achievement to Alignment

The most powerful shift you can make in 2025 is from chasing achievement to cultivating alignment. That means:

Defining success on your own terms
Making space for reflection—not just reaction
Building a career that honors your values, not just your résumé
Becoming visible for who you are, not just what you do

You don’t need to burn everything down.

You just need to start asking different questions.

What You Can Do Today

Audit Your Energy – What tasks drain you? What lights you up? Notice the pattern.
Revisit Your ‘Why’ – Beyond salary or status, what’s the deeper reason you work?
Clarify Your Career Identity – Who are you becoming through your work?
Talk It Out – A coach, strategist, or mentor can help you connect the dots and see your blind spots.

Be Visible for What Matters – Update your personal brand to reflect the direction you’re moving in, not just where you’ve been.