Is It Time to Leave? How to Know If You've Outgrown Your Role (Without Burning It All Down)
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You're a high-achiever. You don't quit easily.
But lately… something feels off.
Maybe you're exhausted. Or uninspired. Or quietly wondering if you've outgrown your current role—or even the company entirely.
In this episode of Leading Women in Tech, we're digging into the career stagnation signs that high-performing women often ignore. Whether you're wrestling with golden handcuffs, chronic burnout, or a growing sense that your values no longer align with your leadership path—this is the conversation for you.
We're talking about career alignment, strategic career pivots, and how to realign your leadership journey with what matters most.
By the end of this episode, you'll have:
- A checklist of signs it's time to move on
- Clarity on whether you're stuck, burned out, or truly misaligned
- 5 reflection questions to guide your next step
- A strategic framework to plan your next move—without quitting prematurely
- How to lead a purpose-driven career evolution
- What meaningful leadership roles look like after burnout
- Tips for navigating a strategic career change in tech
🔥 PLUS: Download the brand new free tool:
👉 What's Holding You Back? A Quick Diagnostic for Women in Tech
Uncover if you're overdue for a pivot, stuck in visibility limbo, or simply misaligned with your current culture.
https://tonicollis.com/whats-holding-you-back
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 The cost of staying too long
5:06 Signs you've outgrown your role
9:53 Career misalignment checklist
12:46 What if you can't leave yet?
22:58 5 reflection prompts for career clarity
26:31 What to do this week to reclaim control
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