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In this episode, we dive into The Squiggly Career: Ditch the Ladder, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis—a modern guide to navigating work in a world where career paths are no longer straight lines.
Gone are the days of climbing a predictable corporate ladder. Today, careers are “squiggly”—filled with changes, pivots, opportunities, and challenges. Rather than seeing this as a weakness, Tupper and Ellis show us how to embrace the freedom, variety, and personal growth that a non-linear career can bring.
✅ What you’ll learn in this summary:
- Why the traditional career ladder is outdated—and what’s replaced it
- The five essential skills for a successful squiggly career: strengths, values, confidence, networks, and possibilities
- How to ...
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