Is Your Career Fit - or Just Fine?

Your role might be fine. Things ticking along. But fine can quietly become stuck.

This is what psychology calls status quo bias - our natural pull to stay in the familiar, even if we’re not growing. And when it comes to your career, that bias can leave you unprepared for change.

So why do we resist growth?

Rejection – Fear of not being chosen

Effort – It feels like too much

Risk – What if it doesn’t work out?

Low Self-Belief – Am I really capable of more?

No Direction – Where would I even start?

Burnout – No energy to think beyond today

So we stay still. But staying still is still a choice - and often, not the safest one.

What Is Career Fitness?

It’s not about job-hopping or chasing a title. It’s about staying ready, relevant, and resilient. Career-fit people stay connected to:

• What they’re good at (and want to grow)

• What energises them

• Where their industry is heading

• Where their skills add value

How to Build It

No big overhaul required. Start small and …

1. Get to Know Yourself
Reflect on your best moments at work. Ask trusted colleagues what you do well. Try something new, inside or outside your role.

2. Track What Energises You
What gives you a buzz? What drains you? Look for patterns.

3. Be Interested, Learn More
Skim an industry newsletter, attend a webinar, follow thought leaders, stay aware of trends.

4. Know Your Value
Think about who benefits from what you do and where else that might be useful.

Why It Matters

Staying career-fit builds:

Clarity – You know what drives you and can develop plans

Confidence – You see your value more clearly and feel motivated

Options – You’re ready for whatever comes next and feel less uncertain

You don’t need to be unhappy to grow or quit to get better. You just need to start and it can be small steps often that build your fitness.

So … what’s one small thing you could do this week to stay career-fit?