Everything is okay at work, but… yeah, work is fine—I just don’t know what I’m going to do.

We’ve all felt like that at some point in our careers. Maybe you’re in that place right now. Call it a rut, stagnation, or just a funk. You’re motivated. You’re grateful. But you also want more. More fulfillment, more autonomy, maybe even a title change and a bigger office. You want to feel like your strengths are being seen and put to use. When that doesn't happen, dissatisfaction can start to seep into everything else—negatively impacting your mental health and personal life.

So what do you do with that?

In this short episode, Brett breaks down how to get (and stay) unstuck, move forward with intention, and take ownership without letting that ugly feeling of bitterness creep in.

What You’ll Learn:

Why the premortem matters and how it keeps you from crashing
Getting out of the entitlement trap around promotions
How to discuss feelings of stagnation with leadership while still holding yourself accountable
Establishing your non-negotiables to keep your head clear and your sanity intact
Your need to decompress and the key elements required to truly unplug

Come See Us at a Live Event!

There’s never been a better time to come see us live. We’ve put on these events for years, working with people from all walks of life—coaches, business owners, military personnel, educators, and everything in between. These aren’t dry lectures. They’re interactive, challenging, and built to help you think, speak, and lead better under pressure.

The Apprenticeship If you're tired of struggling through hard conversations or avoiding them altogether, this is your chance to train for them. We’ll put you in realistic role-play scenarios and teach you the frameworks that help you navigate conflict, power dynamics, and tough personalities. No fluff. No gurus. Just pressure-tested strategies you can actually use.

📍Phoenix, AZ – June 7-8 📍Oakland, CA – July 12-13 📍Murfreesboro, TN – October 25-26

Brand Builder This one’s for the person trying to grow something real. Whether you’re turning your book into a business, scaling your podcast, or running a brick-and-mortar that needs a stronger foundation—we cover it all. Pricing, positioning, branding, managing your team, building out systems. You’ll walk away with clarity and a real plan.

📍Folsom, CA – August 9-10

(Im)Perfect Relationship Course Our newest, and admittedly one of our favorites. It’s for the married, the divorced, or the single—anyone who wants to show up better in the relationships that matter most. We’ll cover communication strategies, attraction styles, love languages, parenting, money, and even topics normally confined to the bedroom. Nothing off-limits.

📍Location TBD – November 3 (Join the waitlist!)

Speaker School You don’t have to be a keynote speaker to benefit from this. If you want to become more confident, clear, and persuasive when you talk—on stage, in meetings, or on camera—this course gives you the reps, feedback, and structure to sharpen your delivery and own your message.

📍Phoenix, AZ – October 11-12

Executive Mentoring That Actually Fits Your Life

Struggling with anxiety before a big presentation? Leading difficult meetings? Trying to figure out how to handle a staff issue, or even a challenge at home? One of our 15 coaches has been there and dealt with that.

This is real-world guidance, tailored to your needs, on your schedule. Nothing cookie-cutter about it.

Every leader needs a coach. The best ones know when to ask for help.

Learn more at artofcoaching.com/mentoring. We’d love to help.

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E353 | What to Do If You Feel Like You’re Stagnating

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