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We’re baaaack! Did you miss us? 💁🏼♀️
We feel refreshed and ready to dive back into podcasting after our little hiatus, so let’s start with a brand-new episode of Dear Krachel!
If you’re new to Clarity on Fire, Dear Krachel is a monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.
This month we answered questions from:
- Naked & Afraid, who left the corporate world and has been teaching yoga and freelancing for the last 8 years! The lifestyle freedom has been great, but the financial ups and downs have gotten to her. She thinks she’s ready to transition back into a more traditional job, but she’s afraid of giving up her freedom. What advice do we have for going back to the corporate world?
- Laura, a Thriver and people-pleaser whose company is open to paying for professional development. She’s interested in taking a course, but worried that if she does, her company might take that the wrong way — she doesn’t want to get pushed down a new career path or asked to take on extra responsibilities. How can she pursue growth without sending the message that she wants to take on more work?
- No Man’s Protégé, a Firestarter whose boss is the CEO of a small start-up. He’s decided to mentor her — AKA, try to turn her into another version of him — and she’s not down with that. Then again, maybe there’s something she could learn from someone in his position, if she could just get over her frustration with him? How should she navigate this tricky dynamic with an overbearing boss?
Leave a comment below after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!
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Hi Kristen and Rachel, I did miss y’all and I’m glad you’re back! 🙂
I so resonate with Naked and Afraid. Hearing you say life is a “tapestry of experience” is a simple (but true) statement to be remembered and cling to when things happen in life (good or “bad”). And remembering that what was true then doesn’t have to be true now!!
OMG, I have been and still am Laura to a degree. I am a Thriver, people pleaser and my previous employer paid for my Project Management Certification. This was back in 2016. I understand how Laura feels and it can make you feel some kind of way. Just make sure you and your employer are on the same page regarding expectations once you obtain the certification.
I’ll wrap this up with my last two comments: (1) The kiss analogy was hilarious!!! and makes a lot of sense and (2) thanks for reminding me that no one has to know everything I’m thinking, I can have private thoughts and I can spin things a little bit. Sometimes I feel so obligated to be honest and upfront with co-workers when you helped me realize I don’t have to be.
We’re glad to be back too, Kim! Glad this one helped remind you that you don’t have to share everything you’re thinking at work!
I have a suggestion for making the New Year better despite being in the dead of winter… move to Australia 😛 Or any Southern Hemisphere country for that matter! XD I’ve had the opportunity to experiencing the holiday season in the Northern Hemisphere, and while I feel nothing beats the atmosphere of a winter Christmas – the advantage of having spent my holiday season mainly in summer my whole life, is starting the new year in summer. Everything just feels so fresh, optimistic and vibrant in the warm weather. I used to think if I could have it both ways, I’d get on a plane to the Northern Hemisphere on December 20th to spend Christmas day in the cold, then hop on a plane December 26th to go to Australia and start the new year in the summer if I could haha
This is a great idea, except for the fact that I’m terrified of the GIANT SPIDERS that live in Australia! 🤣
Haha – you could always try New Zealand…? XD