Episode Summary

What happens when success starts to feel like a trap instead of a triumph? In this episode, Coach Mo sits down with executive and career clarity coach Danielle Droitsch to unpack what it really takes to reset your career when you're feeling burned out, unfulfilled, or stuck. Danielle shares her personal pivot from senior leadership in the nonprofit space to building a career rooted in purpose, and reveals how mindset, self-reflection, and courageous action are essential tools for anyone ready to rediscover their “why.” If you're questioning what's next, this episode will help you turn confusion into clarity.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Burnout Isn’t Always Obvious: Success on the outside can mask deep disconnection on the inside—and it often hits mid-career leaders the hardest.
• Clarity Comes From Action: Danielle explains how taking aligned, imperfect action is key to moving through confusion—not just thinking harder.
• You’re Not Alone in Feeling Stuck: 70% of the global workforce is disengaged. Feeling misaligned isn’t failure—it’s a signal for change.
• Stop Outsourcing Your Purpose: Real career clarity doesn’t come from polls, mentors, or LinkedIn—it starts from within.
• Inner Critic vs. Inner Coach: The voice you listen to most determines whether you stay stuck or start moving.

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