Career progression does not always have to mean securing a promotion or climbing further up the career ladder. You may want to deepen your expertise, move into a different area of HR or explore a completely new path.

In this solo episode, Fay talks you through four possible career directions: growing in your current role, stepping up, moving sideways or stepping out. She also shares practical questions to help you decide which direction feels right for the next stage of your career.

• Why meaningful career growth does not always require a promotion or a new job title
• How growing in your current role could help you develop your expertise, confidence or strategic impact
• Questions to consider if you would like to step up into a more senior position
• How a sideways move could broaden your experience and support your longer-term career goals
• Practical ways to explore stepping out of your current career path before making a major change
• How to identify the work, strengths and experiences you would like more of in your career
• Why choosing a general direction can help you make more deliberate decisions, even if you do not have every detail worked out yet

[0:00] Introduction: The Four Career Directions

[01:15] Option 1: Grow in Your Current Role

[03:28] Option 2: Step Up into a More Senior Role

[05:21] Option 3: Move Sideways

[07:03] Option 4: Step Out - Leaving Your Current Path & Exploring New Options

[08:48] How to Choose Which Career Direction Is Right for You

[10:19] Using The Essential HR Planner to Turn Your Decision Into a Plan

[11:37] Closing: What Do You Want Next from Your Career?

• Connect with Fay Wallis on LinkedIn
• Learn about Fay’s Inspiring HR Leadership Programme
• Treat yourself to a copy of The Essential HR Planner

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