Rachel Spekman on The Career That Looks Good But Feels Wrong

Episode Description:

Rachel Spekman on The Career That Looks Good But Feels Wrong

“Have you ever had a career that looks successful on the outside… but feels completely wrong on the inside?”

In this thought-provoking episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Rachel Spekman, a coach who helps high-performing women leave high-paid but soul-sucking careers and step into meaningful, purpose-aligned work that still generates great income.

Many professionals reach a point where their career looks impressive on paper—prestigious titles, strong income, and external validation—yet internally they feel drained, disconnected, or even physically unwell. Rachel believes it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead of choosing between financial success and personal fulfillment, she helps women align their careers with their values, gifts, and purpose so they can thrive both professionally and personally.

In this inspiring conversation, Rachel shares how women can recognize the signs that their career path is no longer aligned, overcome the fear of starting over, and create work that energizes rather than exhausts them.

Together, Vicki and Rachel explore the deeper questions many women face when success no longer feels satisfying—and how redefining success can open the door to greater fulfillment, health, and impact.

Some questions asked and answered include:

• What turning point in Rachel’s life led her to help women transform their careers?
  • What advice does she give to professionals who feel stuck but are afraid to make a move?
  • What are the mental and physical health consequences of staying in work that feels misaligned?
  • What can women do if they feel “too senior” or too invested in their current career to change direction?
  • How can women overcome the fear that a career pivot might damage their reputation?
  • Is it really possible to make great money and love what you do at the same time?
  • What does Rachel mean when she says careers can be for a reason, a season, or a lifetime?
  • What practical steps can someone take if they realize their career path no longer aligns with who they are?

If you’ve ever questioned whether the career you worked so hard to build is truly the one meant for you, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success looks like—and inspire you to pursue work that aligns with your values, purpose, and well-being.

You deserve to love what you do. I invite you to book a call with me so that we can start thinking through your career strategy.

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