Career Clarity Newsletter - April Edition
April Reset: Moving Forward Without All the Answers
Happy April!
Spring is often framed as a fresh start โ but in reality, most new seasons begin before things feel fully clear.
Many of the women I work with are navigating change or feeling unsettled in some part of their careers. Even the most experienced can feel off balance when the path ahead feels less certain.
But feeling unsettled isnโt always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes, itโs an invitation to slow down, get clearer on what matters, and move forward more intentionally.
If thatโs where you are right now, this edition is for you.
1 | WHATโS NEW ๐
Intentional in Uncertainty โ Self-Paced Module (Pilot Opens in May)
Most people treat uncertainty like something to โget through.โ
This module is built on a different idea: uncertainty can be a tool.
Intentional in Uncertainty is designed to help you stay grounded and strategic โ even when things feel unsettled.
Itโs for you if youโve been asking:
โ"How do I keep moving forward when things feel unsettled?"
Inside, weโll focus on how to:
๓ ฏโข๓ ๓ Stay present with whatโs hard โ without getting stuck in it
๓ ฏโข๓ ๓ Use uncertainty as a period for repositioning, not retreating
๓ ฏโข๓ ๓ Focus your energy on what actually moves things forward
As part of the pilot, youโll move through the module at your own pace in May, followed by a 45-minute session to reflect and map your next steps for the rest of the year.
DM me on LinkedIn (Jennifer M Purcell) by April 24 to express your interest.
2 | SPOTLIGHT ๐ฌ
Waiting Is a Strategy โ But Often the Wrong One
When things feel unclear at work, waiting often feels sensible.
Waiting for clarity.
Waiting for direction.
Waiting for confidence to arrive.
But in most cases, waiting doesnโt create clarity โ it often keeps you in limbo longer. Clarity often comes from movement, not certainty.
If youโve been feeling stuck, try this:
Step 1: Name itโ
โWrite down one area of your career that feels unclear or stuck.
Step 2: Narrow itโ
โIdentify where you still have influence or decision-making ability.
Step 3: Act on itโ
โTake one small, concrete step, such as:
โข๓ ๓ Sending the message youโve been postponing
โข๓ ๓ Asking a direct question to reduce ambiguity
โข๓ ๓ Making a decision youโve been delaying
Keep the action small enough to start โ but meaningful enough to matter.
Then reflect:โ
โDid it change the situation, or simply shift how you see it?
More often than not, itโs the latter โ and that shift is often what helps things start to feel clearer.
3 | PODCAST RECOMMENDATION ๐ง
Five Practices of Indispensable, High-Impact Playersโ
โWith Liz Wiseman on How to Be Awesome at Your Job
If youโve been in a season of change lately, this is worth a listen.
Liz Wiseman shares how high-impact people approach unclear situations differently. Instead of avoiding them, they lean in โ and look for ways to contribute.
One idea that stands out: they donโt wait for clarity, they help create it by asking:
โข??๓ Whatโs needed here?โ
โข๓ ๓ What can I help make clearer?โ
โข๓ ๓ Where can I add value right now?
Itโs a subtle but powerful shift โ from waiting for direction to actively shaping it.
4 | COACHING REFLECTION ๐ค
What's One Area Still Within Reach Right Now?
In seasons of change, itโs easy to get pulled in multiple directions by fear, opinions, or external pressure.
This week, try pausing and checking in with yourself:
Think about one area of your career that feels uncertain right now. Then ask yourself:
โข๓ ๓ What part of this situation is fact โ and what part is fear?
โข๓ ๓ What do I actually need right now: clarity, support, rest, or perspective?
โข๓ ๓ What would help me feel more grounded right now?
You do not need to solve everythingโ
โYou just need to reconnect with what matters most right now โ and take your next step from there.
5 | LET'S STAY CONNECTED! โ
If youโre in a season of transition, feeling stuck, or working through an important decision, Iโd love to be a sounding board and offer guidance.
I offer free discovery sessions. Itโs a space to talk through where you are and what kind of support would be most useful right now.
Hereโs to moving forward with more clarity, trust, and intention โ one step at a time.
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