Should I stay or should I go?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Do you like your current job/role?          (You may resonate with more than one answer, pick one that fits best.)

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  • A.
    I do! I feel excited about my week ahead and still find the work challenging.
  • B.
    Mostly, the people I work with are great.
  • C.
    Sometimes, but I'm putting in a lot of hours and it isn't sustainable.
  • D.
    The role isn't as challenging as it used to be, but I'm hoping to get a promotion when I'm ready.
  • E.
    The bad days have started to outnumber the good ones.
• 2.
  Do you have a supportive manager? 

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  • A.
    I have a supportive manager!
  • B.
    My manager is supportive, but I'm not learning that much from them anymore.
  • C.
    My manager doesn't prioritize our work and signs us up for too much.
  • D.
    My manager is really busy and I don't get a ton of time with them.
  • E.
    A supportive manager... that's a thing? No, that doesn't describe my manager.
• 3.
  Do you see a future with the company you work at?

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  • A.
    Yes, I think I see a long term future for me here.
  • B.
    I've put in so much time/effort here, I feel like I should stick it out.
  • C.
    Yes, but some things would need to change for me to stay.
  • D.
    I feel like there is something more out there for me to make a bigger impact.
  • E.
    I don't know. My priorities feel like they are shifting.
• 4.
  Does the company value you?

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  • A.
    Sometimes it doesn't feel like my work gets rewarded.
  • B.
    My job is demanding, and we rarely celebrate success.
  • C.
    I get fairly compensated for my work compared to other companies, but I feel like there's still something missing.
  • D.
    I've been promised a promotion, but it hasn't happened yet.
  • E.
    Yes, I feel valued at work.
• 5.
  Do you align with your company's values?

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  • A.
    I don't know what my company's values are.
  • B.
    I'm too busy to think about the values, we are delivering outcomes.
  • C.
    We don't hold leaders to our values consistently.
  • D.
    The company values are just "words on a wall" that don't mean much and I feel like I'm misaligned here.
  • E.
    Yes, the company values are inspiring to me.
• 6.
  How do you feel when you think about leaving the company?

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  • A.
    I've been here for a long time, I'm not sure what an external opportunity would even look like.
  • B.
    I'm really loyal, and it is hard for me to think about leaving.
  • C.
    I've thought about leaving, but don't think I'm ready yet.
  • D.
    I'm ready to look for something more.
  • E.
    I'm learning and growing, and it still excites me to work here.
• 7.
  Do you feel like you are making an impact at your job?

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  • A.
    My job is meaningful and I'm making an impact in many areas.
  • B.
    I'm mostly impacting my team, but not other areas.
  • C.
    Yes, but not in the broader organization like I would like to.
  • D.
    I'm too busy being reactive and can't make the long term impact I want.
  • E.
    Not as much as I could be. I feel like I can contribute more but they aren't utilizing my full potential.
• 8.
  Has the company invested in you through training and development in the last year?

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  • A.
    My manager has coached me, but not beyond that.
  • B.
    Professional development has been offered to me, but in the reactive culture here it is impossible to prioritize my time on it.
  • C.
    Yes, I have gone to a leadership program, conference, or have a coach.
  • D.
    I used to get more development opportunities, but those have decreased in the last year or more.
  • E.
    When I ask for development, my requests do not get approved.
• 9.
  Do you have a sponsor who helps you get more visibility for your work at your company?

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  • A.
    What is a sponsor?
  • B.
    I don't think I need one at this point in my career, as my work speaks for itself.
  • C.
    My manager is my sponsor.
  • D.
    I have in the past, but they are no longer at the company or are a different role.
  • E.
    I have a supportive sponsor.
• 10.
  Do you consider yourself an expert in your job, role, or industry?

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  • A.
    I do great work, but wouldn't consider myself an expert compared to leaders in the industry.
  • B.
    I have specialized knowledge, and want to contribute in a bigger way.
  • C.
    I have a proven track record in my role.
  • D.
    I consider myself an expert.
  • E.
    I've had a varied career and with more breadth than depth in one given area.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Stay and Grow! 

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  Yay for career fulfillment!This is a great place to be - fulfilled and challenged. It seems like you like the work you do, but of course you still have more growing ahead. You may even have your sights set on your next opportunity soon. Utilize the support you get from your manager and organization to continue to develop within your role to continue to advance your career, your way. You want to keep learning and growing. Step into my *virtual office...Hey there, I'm Laura Eigel, Ph.D., your "career therapist". Most days you can find me on a Zoom call coaching leaders or listening to one of many favorite podcasts. I am mostly known for my honest feedback and collaborative style. I love serving the world by helping others reach their goals. I’m most passionate about living a life that’s in line with my values of family, growth, development, achievement, advocacy and balance.I coach leaders who want to advance their careers, gain fulfillment and lead as their authentic selves. I have my Ph.D. in applied psychology and am a continuous learner. When I’m not helping others achieve their goals, you can catch me on my WaterRower (indoor rowing!) or hanging out with my family.I'm here to help you take action to find career clarity and fulfillment.Remember, you own your career, so don't stop growing. Download the free action plan below to keep developing yourself and your team.
• 2.
  Your job looks good on paper, but something feels misaligned.

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  This is an uncomfortable place to be, huh? You may feel loyalty to your current company - maybe your team or manager (or both) are amazing. But something feels off. Shouldn't you feel more fulfilled?Maybe you aren't in the right role? If something feels off... trust yourself.And then take action.Step into my *virtual office...Hey there, I'm Laura Eigel, Ph.D., your "career therapist". Most days you can find me on a Zoom call coaching leaders or listening to one of many favorite podcasts. I am mostly known for my honest feedback and collaborative style. I love serving the world by helping others reach their goals. I’m most passionate about living a life that’s in line with my values of family, growth, development, achievement, advocacy and balance.I coach leaders who want to advance their careers, gain fulfillment and lead as their authentic selves. I have my Ph.D. in applied psychology and am a continuous learner. When I’m not helping others achieve their goals, you can catch me on my WaterRower (indoor rowing!) or hanging out with my family.I'm here to help you take action to find career clarity and fulfillment.Remember, you own your career. Download your free action plan below to let's figure out what's misaligned.
• 3.
  You may be heading for burnout. 

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  Or you may already be experiencing burnout. You feel overwhelmed. You can't get ahead, and you are always in reactive mode. You wish you had time to think long term, but you can't create more time in the day to get more done. You've de-prioritized things that used to be important to you - maybe working out less now. Skipping events you wanted to go to, pushing out that vacation...You've thought of looking for new jobs to escape a toxic culture or bad manager. Before you bail on this role, you need to start building boundaries. Otherwise you are going to bring those same things with you to the next gig. Step into my *virtual office...Hey there, I'm Laura Eigel, Ph.D., your "career therapist". Most days you can find me on a Zoom call coaching leaders or listening to one of many favorite podcasts. I am mostly known for my honest feedback and collaborative style. I love serving the world by helping others reach their goals. I’m most passionate about living a life that’s in line with my values of family, growth, development, achievement, advocacy and balance.I coach leaders who want to advance their careers, gain fulfillment and lead as their authentic selves. I have my Ph.D. in applied psychology and am a continuous learner. When I’m not helping others achieve their goals, you can catch me on my WaterRower (indoor rowing!) or hanging out with my family.I'm here to help you take action to find career clarity and fulfillment.Remember, you own your career and your life, so let's get things back on track. Download the free action plan below to learn how to build a boundary and keep it.
• 4.
  You are already ready for that next job. You just don't believe it yet.

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  Spoiler alert: You are already ready for your next gig.In fact, you were made to lead others in that space. Not only are you ready, your leadership belongs here.You're a leader who cares about developing others. You have a proven track record of success. You just need some convincing. Your challenge? Because you're so tuned into the needs of others, it's important for you to learn how to speak up and assert yourself. You officially have permission to toot your own horn!Step into my *virtual office...Hey there, I'm Laura Eigel, Ph.D., your "career therapist". Most days you can find me on a Zoom call coaching leaders or listening to one of many favorite podcasts. I am mostly known for my honest feedback and collaborative style. I love serving the world by helping others reach their goals. I’m most passionate about living a life that’s in line with my values of family, growth, development, achievement, advocacy and balance.I coach leaders who want to advance their careers, gain fulfillment and lead as their authentic selves. I have my Ph.D. in applied psychology and am a continuous learner. When I’m not helping others achieve their goals, you can catch me on my WaterRower (indoor rowing!) or hanging out with my family.I'm here to help you take action to find career clarity and fulfillment.Remember, you own your career. You can be your own advocate.Download the action plan below to accelerate your path to squashing imposter syndrome and feeling confident enough to land your next big job.
• 5.
  You are ready to make a change.

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  You know it's time to go. You have already made the decision to go. So, why are you still hanging around? Let me guess, you still have that one big project you need to deliver on?You are waiting until your bonus pays out?You don't want to leave your amazing team in a lurch?Do any of those excuses sound familiar? I know, it is hard looking for a job. That is a job in and of itself. At your level, it will take time to find that right fit in a culture that you will thrive in. But I will tell you, that right role and career fulfillment is out there. Calling to you. It isn't a nudge anymore. You can feel yourself not as engaged as you have been in the past. Don't feel guilty about that.Step into my *virtual office...Hey there, I'm Laura Eigel, Ph.D., your "career therapist". Most days you can find me on a Zoom call coaching leaders or listening to one of many favorite podcasts. I am mostly known for my honest feedback and collaborative style. I love serving the world by helping others reach their goals. I’m most passionate about living a life that’s in line with my values of family, growth, development, achievement, advocacy and balance.I coach leaders who want to advance their careers, gain fulfillment and lead as their authentic selves. I have my Ph.D. in applied psychology and am a continuous learner. When I’m not helping others achieve their goals, you can catch me on my WaterRower (indoor rowing!) or hanging out with my family.I'm here to help you take action to find career clarity and fulfillment.Remember, you own your career. Download the action plan below to get to get closer to finally turning in your resignation letter (you know you've been dreaming about it).