Ep. 101 - Walk & Talk: Escape the Tower - what to do if you're feeling trapped in your career
Do you feel like a prisoner in your own job? The door might not actually be locked…
Many of us feel imprisoned in our roles, held captive by the "golden handcuffs" of a salary, fear of the unknown, or simply apathy—but are the doors actually locked, or is it all in your mind?
Feeling stuck doesn't always mean you have to quit; sometimes you just need to renovate the cell you are in.
This week’s ‘Walk & Talk’ podcast episode comes to you from the Tower of London, a historic symbol of imprisonment, to discuss how to break the chains of your career and find your freedom.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Identify the chains: Understand if you are stuck due to genuine constraints or "invisible" fears like looking bad or losing status.
Renovate your cell: You don’t always have to quit to be free; job crafting and internal networking can reshape your current role into something you love.
The Pilot Analogy: While hybrid work is great, being invisible can stall your career—if you want to fly the plane, you need to be in the cockpit.
It’s never too late: From Ray Kroc to Nokia, history is full of late bloomers and massive pivots. Your timeline is in your hands.
Links & references:
Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygamp
George Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclode
The Company Doctor: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/
Highlights:
“I think it's a self constraint that is masked as someone else's constraint. If people could think about their career in terms of what they wanted rather than what someone else wanted, they probably have no constraints.” - 01:24 - Gary Gamp
“The biggest reason people leave their jobs, if they're brave enough, is because they don't like the boss and they don't feel needed.” - 04:01- Gary Gamp
“If you had no constraints, would you do what you're doing right now? If the answer is no, I'm not saying you should leave your job, but your financial future is in your hands.” - 05:06 - Gary Gamp
“You don't have to leave to get on in life. But if you're not happy at work, it's in your hands. You can still change it in the job you're in.” - 12:55 - Gary Gamp
“It's never too late. Ray Kroc discovered the McDonald brothers when he was 53. That little burger restaurant... started his career then.” - 15:55 - Gary Gamp
