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#8 The Hidden Cost of Staying Stuck – Why Safe Feels Secure But Isn’t

In this week's episode:
🎧 The Hidden Cost of Staying Stuck – Why Safe Feels Secure But Isn’t
You’ve got the title, the paycheck, and the respect.
But deep down, you know you’re playing it safe—and it’s starting to cost you.
In this episode of Jolt Your Career, Teegan Bartos, executive career strategist and founder of Jolt Your Career, unpacks the subtle danger of comfort at the top. Because when high-level leaders stop growing, they don’t just stagnate—they start to disappear from opportunities they’re more than qualified for.
Inside this episode:
- The truth about comfort and its slow drain on your potential
- Why “fine” is a red flag, not a goal
- 3 signs you’re stuck (and might not even realize it)
- How to re-engage your ambition without burning everything down
If you’ve been telling yourself, “It’s not bad enough to leave,”—this episode will show you how to make a change before it has to happen.
Because the most dangerous place for your career isn’t chaos.
It’s comfort.