How’s work going?
You shouldn’t feel exhausted, drained, unfulfilled, or stuck in a job that doesn’t fit you.
If you’re successful on paper but quietly wondering, “Is this really what I’m meant to be doing?” — you’re not alone. Many capable, successful, mid-career professionals reach a point where their work no longer fits their personality, interests, skills and abilities or values . . . and they don’t know how to name it, let alone how to fix it.
That’s where I come in.
Hi, I’m Cindy.
For as long as I can remember, I have been captivated by how people choose their work. I spent 14 years in a career that was not a good match for my personality. It was great from the outside: I loved my clients, boss and team and earned a good living. But I found the work draining and the hours unsustainable. It seemed like there was something else that was a better fit. Maybe you’ve felt that too.
Here are some clues you’re not in the right career:
Feeling chronically exhausted and dreading Mondays
Living for the weekends
Feeling like you’re trading your life for a paycheck
Values at work are misaligned with your own
Daydreaming of new work, but not sure what!
Everything changed when I found a career assessment and guided process that helped me understand:
How I’m wired. (Do my personality and skills fit this work?)
What gives me energy?
Is this my best role? Are there others that would be better?
How can I contribute who I am in this world of work?
The career assessment and process I took shifted my thinking about myself, opened up opportunities that suited me perfectly, provided financially and made an impact in areas I cared about!
I now help others through the same process
Why I like it: Career Direct offers a comprehensive, research-based assessment that integrates four core dimensions — your personality, skills and abilities, interests and values and then puts it all together, so you can evaluate career options that actually fit who you are. Users give strong satisfaction marks for its ability to clarify direction and purpose (90%+) — I have had two clients take the assessment, promptly quit their jobs and move to take new positions! I can speak through personal experience to confirm that when you are working within your design, life is definitely more fun!
Through this process, you will:
Find out why your current work feels wrong
Distinguish between needing a tweak (new role, boss or organization) or a whole new direction
Move forward with clarity instead of fear or guesswork
Gain confidence about where you belong in the world of work
I believe we each have gifts and unique talents that others need! By investing in yourself and getting clarity, you will be able to focus your energies and move more quickly to work that matters. You will be able to contribute to to those around you and create impact in ways that no one else can.
A note about Faith. As someone who has followed Jesus since childhood, I believe our work matters — not just for income, but for stewardship, impact and alignment with who God created us to be. While this process is grounded in a researched, robust assessment, I hold space for prayer, discernment and wisdom for those who want that integrated into their career search journey.
A little about me:
I am a mom of four, grandma of seven and wife of over 40 years to my college sweetheart. We have the best family and friends! In semi-retirement, we moved closer to family and have a big garden. I’m still not a gardener, but do like to play in the dirt now.
I love people, stories, swimming . . . and meaningful conversations about work and calling. Have you wondered how to decide?
Where do you belong in the world of work?
Let me know if you would like to have a conversation. I would be honored to accompany you on this part of your journey and look forward to connecting soon!