Tessa West on Why Your Career Is Like a Relationship EP 484

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

In this insightful episode of Passion Struck, we welcome Dr. Tessa West, a Professor of Psychology at NYU and author of the enlightening book "Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You." Titled "Tessa West on Why Your Career Is Like a Relationship," this episode delves into the profound parallels between our careers and personal relationships.

Dr. West explains how our emotional connections to our jobs are akin to those we have with our loved ones, filled with ups and downs, complexities, and deep psychological ties. She discusses the importance of understanding these dynamics to achieve career satisfaction and fulfillment. Drawing from her extensive research and real-world examples, Dr. West provides practical strategies for identifying and overcoming common career frustrations, such as identity crises, job drift, and feeling undervalued.

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/tessa-west-on-why-your-career-is-a-relationship/

In this episode, you will learn:

• Losses tend to loom larger than gains in the context of interviews
• Importance of understanding psychological aspects of career dissatisfaction
• How to identify different types of career dissatisfaction
• Tips for reconnecting with work or deciding to move on
• Importance of asking about past failures in job interviews
• Strategies for breaking out of the busyness trap and being stretched too thin
• The impact of risk-taking on career trajectories
• Advice for those struggling to get out of their comfort zones

All things Tessa West Ph.D.: https://www.tessawestauthor.com/

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