Stop Settling: How to Own Your Career with 6 Bold Moves

You know your company’s goals and your manager’s preferences—but do you know what truly drives you?

Knowing your strengths, values, and what inspires or frustrates you is the foundation of a career that’s bold and authentic. This self-awareness lets you make smarter choices, build better relationships, and break free from career compromise.

Step 1: Know Yourself Deeply

Before you worry about your next job or salary, get clear on what makes you tick. When do you feel at your best? When do you feel drained? Recognizing this helps you reconnect with your true self—and that’s the foundation of a career you truly love.

Step 2: Picture Your Long-Term Career

We all think about our next move, but what about 10 or 20 years from now? Draw a clear picture of your future self. Having a clear goal helps you find the smartest path to get there and avoid wasting time on detours.

Step 3: Set Goals You Can Actually Start Today

Dreams can feel overwhelming with so many “what ifs.” Instead, find the small step—just 1% of the way—that you can take right now. You don’t need perfect conditions. What’s one thing you can do today to get closer to your dream?

Step 4: Move with Purpose

Feeling capable but unnoticed? Career success comes from more than skill. It’s about who knows you and supports you. Don’t just be the best at what you do—be the best known. Build your personal “board” of mentors and allies who will help you grow.

Step 5: Take Action Today

People fall into three types: Thinkers, Talkers, and Doers. The ones who succeed are the Doers. Don’t wait until everything is perfect. Take action now, and adjust your course as you go. Being flexible and proactive speeds up your growth.

Step 6: Define Your Own Success
Are you swayed by your parents’ expectations or the pace of others’ motivation? What you really need is your own definition of success. It’s time to design a career centered around your life—not a life centered around your career.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Yina Han, Founder of New Bloom Consulting & Coaching and featured top voice in Singapore’s SG60 by New in Asia, is a seasoned HR leader who delivers 300+ coaching hours annually to clients in 6+ countries, guiding them through global career transitions. She also trains leaders at top luxury and Fortune 100 brands to elevate leadership impact, and drive sustainable career success.

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