Episode 83 - The generalist myth - Challenging the idea that you need to ‘do it all’

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Career Espresso

Amanda Owen-Meehan

104 episodes

2 weeks ago

Career Espresso gives you a weekly shot of career and leadership know-how in under 15 minutes. I’m Amanda, and each week I share real stories and practical ideas to help you handle the challenges of work. from dealing with tricky bosses to building confidence as a leader. These short, straight-talking episodes are designed to give you something useful you can try for yourself and with your team. No fluff, no jargon — just honest conversations about how we work, lead and grow.

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Episode 83 - The generalist myth - Challenging the idea that you need to ‘do it all’

Career Espresso

11 minutes 2 seconds

8 months ago

Episode 83 - The generalist myth - Challenging the idea that you need to ‘do it all’

Are you stretching yourself too thin trying to master every skill in your industry?

In this episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda tackles "The Generalist Myth" – the misguided belief that career success depends on being a jack-of-all-trades. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by job descriptions demanding 15+ different skills or worried that specialising might limit your opportunities, this episode is your wake-up call.

What You'll Learn -

Why spreading yourself across multiple domains leads to "excellence dilution"

The surprising research showing specialists are 37% more likely to be promoted than generalists

How gender expectations push women particularly toward the "do it all" mentality

The power of finding your unique "genius zone" where your talents, skills, and interests overlap

Practical strategies to develop "strategic depth" instead of shallow breadth

Whether you're feeling burnt out from trying to do it all or simply questioning your career development strategy, this shot of career wisdom will transform how you approach your professional growth.

Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support your learning and exploration of the key themes and topics

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