221. How to Ask Your Boss for a Role Change

Published: June 14, 2021, 9 a.m.

We\u2019re back! Excited to learn together again.\n\nOver the last few weeks, I\u2019ve heard from many of you about the stress of feeling like you don\u2019t want to be at your job anymore and whether it\u2019s time to leave.\n\nHere are a few of the things you've shared with me...\n\n+I\u2019m not even sure what I\u2019m doing here anymore.\n+I have things that are important to me beyond my work and yet I still love this organization.\n+I am using all my energy trying to be something I\u2019m not sure aligns with who I want to become.\n+I\u2019m so overworked and overwhelmed, but I\u2019m afraid to tell my boss.\n+They are returning to four days in person a week and I\u2019m not sure I can go back to that.\n\nIf one of those sounds like what you\u2019ve been saying to yourself and your friends, I\u2019ve got you today with thoughts about how to talk to your boss about changing your role or switching to a new job within your organization. \n\nThis episode includes templates and speaking tips you can use to approach these important conversations with your boss.\n\nYour One Bold Move: Speak up for yourself about the changes you need in your job before walking away and invite your boss to be a partner with you. You owe this to yourself to create a meaningful experience at work to bring your strengths each day.\n\nFor more from Shanna:\nWebsite - https://www.shannaahocking.com\nInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking\nLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking\n\nWhen you make your #oneboldmove, tag me on social, so I can cheer you on!