68. Career Goals That Stick: How to Crush 2025 with Clarity with Kristin Brabant
CAREER GOALS — SECRETS OF THE CAREER GAME — EPISODE 68
What if you could be both rich and rested in your career? In this inspiring episode of Secrets of the Career Game, host Kendall Berg sits down with Kristin Brabant about setting career goals that stick in 2025.
Kristin reveals why your 2025 career goals might be completely wrong and shares her journey from a “career family” mindset to designing a life around her zone of genius. Together, they unravel how ambitious professionals can maximize earnings while working less. Forget the traditional corporate ladder – this episode unlocks the unspoken rules of modern career planning, from setting boundaries with difficult bosses to mastering strategic networking.
Whether planning a career pivot or seeking that next promotion, get ready to rethink success on your own terms. Bonus: Learn how to say “no” to your boss without burning bridges.
In this episode, we explore:
- How do I find my zone of genius in my career?
- What should I include in my 2025 career goals?
- How can I set boundaries at work without damaging relationships?
- Why isn’t my career progressing like a traditional ladder?
- How do I build a network of successful professionals?
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Key Takeaways
Setting Career Goals for 2025 (00:00–12:44)
- Identify your ‘zone of genius’ – skills where you create extraordinary results with ease
- Clarify your vision of professional and personal success
- Choose 3–5 goals for the year, including income, rest/personal satisfaction, and game-changing projects
- Make goals specific and measurable
- Set up accountability for regular check-ins on progress
Prioritizing and Managing Workload (12:45–20:39)
- Have a conversation with your supervisor about your long-term career vision and goals
- Discuss prioritization of tasks and projects with your manager
- Implement ‘deep work’ blocks for focused, uninterrupted work on important projects
- Create ‘shallow work’ blocks for less critical tasks
- Consider delegation of certain tasks
Career Advancement Strategies (20:40–32:35)
- Define your zone of genius as the top priority for career success
- Identify roles that leverage your unique skills and strengths
- Network with people already in desired roles to get realistic insights
- Develop skills necessary for future career opportunities
- Find advocates within your company to support your career growth
- Build relationships beyond your direct manager to open new possibilities
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