{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"297: The Perfect Job Doesn't Exist: How to Stop Waiting and Start Choosing Your Path with Amanda Hirsch","description":" In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin throws out the five-year plan, the \u201cdream job\u201d myth, and that tired advice to just \u201cfollow your passion.\u201d Instead, she\u2019s joined by creative powerhouse and Mighty Forces founder Amanda Hirsch to help you rethink what career ownership actually looks like today. From office misfit to author, storyteller, and mom, Amanda shares the real talk behind taking back your path when no one else is handing you a roadmap. This episode is for anyone stuck in career limbo, burnt out on job titles, or wondering what\u2019s next (without needing a full reinvention). Whether you're pivoting, plateauing, or plotting your next move, Erin and Amanda remind us: life is more improv than plan, and you're more ready than you think. Inside This Episode: Why waiting for \u201cclarity\u201d might be keeping you stuck The high cost of chasing the perfect job How to take action even when you don\u2019t have it all figured out The power of storytelling in reclaiming your career narrative What Amanda learned from being a misfit\u2014and why that might be your superpower One small step you can take this week to start owning your path Who This Episode Is For: Anyone navigating a pivot, questioning what\u2019s next, or tired of pretending their LinkedIn headline tells the whole story. If you\u2019re ready to choose your career\u2014not just chase it\u2014this episode is for you. So pause the inbox scroll, close that half-written cover letter, and come have a Workday Playdate with us. Ready to take one small step toward showing up with more clarity and confidence? Download our newest freebie\u2014The Confident Leader\u2019s Toolkit\u2014a 4-step guide to crafting a professional persona that actually feels like you. This plug-and-play resource helps you define how you want to be seen, align your presence with your purpose, and lead with authenticity (not performance).   No, You Hang Up First (Let\u2019s Keep Connecting) Did today\u2019s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we\u2019ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader\u2019s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we\u2019ll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don\u2019t want to miss another episode? If you\u2019re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click \u201cFollow.\u201d If you\u2019re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit \u201c+Follow.\u201d Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you\u2019re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you\u2019ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and\/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Amanda Hirsch Amanda\u2019s website Amanda\u2019s LinkedIn Mighty Forces website Amanda\u2019s Instagram Amanda\u2019s TikTok Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin\u2019s website Erin\u2019s Instagram Erin\u2019s TikTok Erin\u2019s LinkedIn improve it!\u2019s website improve it!\u2019s Instagram ","author_name":"Workday Playdate","author_url":"http:\/\/faileditpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"