Why You Feel Stuck in Your Career (and What Your Body Might Be Trying to Tell You)

You’ve hit your goals. You’ve built an impressive career—or at the very least, you’re firmly on the ladder. Your parents are proud and your friends admire you. On paper, everything looks great.

But sometimes, you can’t shake the feeling: Isn’t there more than this?

If you're feeling stuck, anxious, unsure about your next move, or fearful of taking that leap in your career, it might be because you're tuning in to everyone except yourself. Your boss, LinkedIn, YouTube entrepreneurs—so much well-meaning, but often unsolicited, advice coming at you can be overwhelming. But when was the last time you paused, grounded yourself, and truly listened—to your body, your instincts, and that quiet inner knowing?

Because the most powerful guidance doesn't come from outside. It comes from the feeling in your gut, what your heart actually wants to say to you, and that general knowing you just feel when something is right for you. And the best business advice in the world can’t do this for you.

My Story- How my body showed me the way

I get it. I spent 15 years in a successful advertising career, including a decade in management at the world’s most respected company. I had “made it.” And I’m not a 9-5 hater—I often loved my job, travelled the world, worked with amazing people, and earned well. But something started to shift. I felt restless, a little flat. I knew I wanted something different, something more me. But the idea of making a change felt terrifying.

That’s when somatic work changed everything.

After training as a Somatic and Embodiment Coach in 2023, I began practicing what I now teach. Each morning, I’d slow down, breathe deeply, move my body however it wanted, and gently tune into the tightness and panic I felt—usually in my chest. With time, those intense feelings softened. Beneath them, I discovered a deeper vulnerability: I didn’t believe I was good enough to leave and build something of my own. But as I kept breathing and feeling through those layers, that belief also shifted. What remained was clear: I was going to leave. Travel. Work for myself.

It wasn’t a strategic decision—it was a deep body knowing. And because it came from within, it felt far easier to act on. Over the next few weeks, I began to hear the next steps clearly, from inside. My body showed me the way to a life and career that felt fully aligned.

Ready to Try a Different Approach?

If this way of working resonates with you—but you’re not sure where to begin— I’d love to support you.

I offer a 6-week career coaching programme designed to help you reconnect with your body, and take aligned, empowered steps forward- not only through mental analysis, but also at the level of your instinct, your body, and that gut knowing. We work to clear stuck emotions and limiting beliefs and move forward with actionable next steps to get you the career, and lifestyle, which is truly aligned to you.

Click here to book a free, no-pressure discovery call - We’ll chat about where you’re at, what’s feeling stuck, and how we might work together to help you move forward—with clarity, confidence, and connection to your whole self.