The modern workplace is undergoing a dramatic transformation. With roles constantly evolving, new ways of working emerging, and organizations increasingly focused on skills-based hiring, employees are finding it harder than ever to keep their careers on course. According to Mercer, 60% of employees feel physically and emotionally drained at the end of each day, making it clear that the old tools we’ve relied on for career development may no longer suffice.

How to Embrace Your Career Compass

In my latest article for ATD, I discuss how today’s professionals can embrace a new kind of career compass—one that helps them navigate the stormy seas of change. This updated compass highlights four key qualities: self-awareness, strategic thinking, scrappiness, and synergy. By leaning into these traits, employees can chart a meaningful career path that not only helps them stay afloat but thrive in an unpredictable environment.

For a deeper dive into each of these career-boosting strategies and how to put them into action, you can check out the full article here: Navigating Your Career in Today’s Stormy Workplace.