The Driven Introvert Podcast | Introvert Insights For a Fufilled Life and Career
The Driven Introvert Podcast | Introvert Insights For a Fufilled Life and Career
Remi Roy, Introvert Entrepreneur, Founder of PodGround
What If Your Job Is Draining You Because It’s the Wrong Fit?
8 minutes Posted Aug 17, 2025 at 5:00 am.
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What happens when you’re great at your job but miserable in it? In this episode, I read an excerpt from Stand Out 2.0 by Marcus Buckingham and share the story of Michael, a capable, kind professional who got promoted out of alignment with his strengths, and ultimately burned out. We explore: Why knowing your strengths isn’t optionalThe emotional toll of the “wrong fit”What to do when your work no longer feels like “you”This one’s for anyone who’s ever asked, “Why does this job drain me?” Supp...