What Does It Really Mean to Be Stuck?
Laverne McKinnon
Executive & Leadership Coach || Non-Fiction Writer || Northwestern University Faculty
50 Reasons You’re Not Moving Forward in Your Career—And How to Fix It
Feeling stuck in your career? Let’s talk. You’re working hard, doing all the “right” things… so why does it feel like nothing’s moving?
Here’s the truth: external barriers exist (bias, layoffs, industry shifts), but some of what’s keeping you stuck is actually within your control.
?? Waiting to feel confident before making a move.
?? Mistaking busyness for real progress.
?? Assuming your work speaks for itself (it doesn’t).
?? Chasing success that no longer fits.
Feeling stuck isn’t failure—it’s feedback. Small shifts can change everything.
I just broke down 50 reasons your career might be stalleda—and what to do about it.
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