Breaking Free from “Good on Paper” Careers: How to Realign Work with Values, Identity, and Income with Rachel Spekman

Breaking Free from “Good on Paper” Careers: How to Realign Work with Values, Identity, and Income with Rachel Spekman

High-achieving and still 30% happy at work? In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, career coach and therapist Rachel Spekman unpacks why smart professionals stay in roles they secretly hate—status, salary, identity—and how to exit without chaos. We cover permission to want more, navigating identity shifts, handling judgment, and practical, income-safe pivots (including fractional work). Direct, actionable, SEO-friendly guidance for YouTube/Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn audiences who want purpose, alignment, and sustainable earnings—without burning their careers to the ground. Guest: Rachel Spekman.

About the guest

Rachel Spekman is a career coach and licensed therapist specializing in identity transformations and vocational alignment. After 15 years in brand marketing, 10 years with startups, and 5 years as a therapist, she helps professionals move from soul-sucking roles into work that matches values, strengths, and desired income.

Key takeaways

  • Start with permission: ask, “Am I allowed to want something different?” Then imagine alternatives before acting.

  • Define “achievement” for yourself—not for LinkedIn, bosses, or family. Success must map to your values.

  • Expect value shifts: life events (loss, mental health, family) change what “fits.” A once-great job can become misaligned.

  • Measure reality: honestly rate your work happiness out of 100. If you’re at ~30%, plan a directional change.

  • Aim for 80% satisfaction by moving 1–2% at a time; small, consistent improvements compound.

  • Choose your problems: invest your “three Ts” (time, talent, treasure) where you want to solve challenges.

  • Identity work matters: manage the ego when titles change; treat everyone with integrity—today’s intern can be tomorrow’s boss.

  • Build safe bridges: don’t jump without a plan. Most realignments take 6–12 months with clear milestones.

  • Consider fractional work: package your expertise for multiple clients to increase autonomy and earnings.

  • Realignment isn’t always promotion; a “lateral” or even “demotion” can be a values-aligned win.

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