When Trying Everything Still Feels Like Nothing: Finding Your Career Direction
- Nada Johnson
- 19 hours ago
- 3 min read
If you’ve been hustling, updating your résumé, taking courses, networking, applying to jobs and still feel unsure about your next step, you’re not alone.
It’s exhausting to do everything you were told would help your career, only to end up with more questions than answers.
You might be thinking:
“Am I missing something?”
“Why isn’t this working?”
“How do I even figure out what I really want?”
These questions are more common than you think. Especially for early and mid-career professionals who’ve been doing all the right things but still feel stuck.
Why Working Harder Isn’t Always the Answer
A lot of the advice out there says to just push harder: network more, build your brand, say yes to everything.
But the truth?
Career clarity doesn’t always come from doing more.
It shows up when you stop long enough to ask:
What actually matters to me right now?
Where do I feel energized and where do I feel drained?
Am I building a career that fits me, or one that just looks good on paper?
Not more hustle. Not more checkboxes.
But honest reflection, clarity, and a grounded path that’s actually aligned with you.
What I’ve Noticed in My Work
I’ve worked with many professionals who are ambitious, thoughtful, and ready for more but they’re stuck in a loop of second-guessing, overthinking, or burnout.
And it’s not because they’re doing something wrong.
It’s often because they’ve never had the time, space, or support to slow down and really ask:
What do I want from my work - and why?
What Might Be Going On
You don’t need another productivity hack. You need a space to:
Reflect on what you actually want not just titles, salary, or prestige, but how you want to feel in your work
Name the doubts, fears, or patterns that might be keeping you spinning your wheels
Understand how pressure (internal or external) might be shaping your decisions
Build a grounded, personalized path forward that aligns with your energy, values, and life not just your résumé
How I Can Support You
I work with early and mid-career professionals who are ready for change but aren’t sure what it looks like yet.
Together, we explore where you’re stuck and why. We name what’s been working, what hasn’t, and what’s been missing. And we co-create a path forward one that’s grounded in clarity, not pressure.
💛 You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. You just need a space that helps you reconnect with what matters most.
Let’s take that first step together.
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Do the following:
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I look forward to unlocking your potential with you! 💜
With clarity & strategy,
Nada Johnson,💜
Certified Career Strategist, Workplace Conflict Resolution Specialist, & Online Empowerment Dating Coach
Founder of Potential Unlocked™
🌍Website: www.potentialunlocked.ca
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