How the Prestige Trap Keeps High Performers Stuck in the Wrong Career with Whitney Johnson

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Change is possible: Your Career Transformation Guide

Ani Filipova

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When I left my banking career to try something new, the number one question everyone asked me was: How did you find the courage? The thing is – it’s not about the courage, it is about knowing what you want and planning for it. That’s why I started this podcast – to help you make your career change possible. Each of our guests has done a successful career change and we are going to discuss practical advice, actionable tips and inspirational stories that can help you change your career.

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How the Prestige Trap Keeps High Performers Stuck in the Wrong Career with Whitney Johnson

Change is possible: Your Career Transformation Guide

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2 months ago

How the Prestige Trap Keeps High Performers Stuck in the Wrong Career with Whitney Johnson

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In this episode of Change is Possible, host Ani Filipova welcomes Whitney Johnson, a renowned leadership expert and disruptor, to explore the transformative concept of personal disruption. They discuss how individuals can reinvent themselves, navigate major life and career transitions, and embrace change with intention and courage. Drawing from her experience in Wall Street, entrepreneurship, and working with the late Clayton Christensen, Whitney unpacks how change is not only possible but essential.

Whitney Johnson is the CEO of Disruption Advisors, a leadership development company, and one of the top global experts on disruption and growth. A former Wall Street equity analyst and an award-winning author, Whitney is recognized for her work on personal disruption and helping individuals and organizations scale their growth. She’s the author of several books, including Disrupt Yourself and Smart Growth.

🔑 Key Topics:

What personal disruption really means and why it’s crucial for growth.
How to identify when it’s time to stop fixing the job and start planning your exit.
Practical steps to explore new directions without risking everything.
The importance of building emotional resilience in fast-changing times.
Why leadership today is more about grounding and empathy than ever before.

⌛ Episode Highlights and Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – Trailer & Introduction: Whitney shares early life experiences and how her mother’s unfulfilled dreams inspired her drive.

[00:07:40] – On Not Having a Plan: Whitney explains why her career path wasn’t linear and how uncertainty shaped her growth.

[00:12:00] – Golden Ticket of Youth: Advice for people in their 20s on how to leverage mentorship and build confidence.

[00:14:48] – The Concept of Personal Disruption: Whitney explains how she coined the term and how it has shaped her philosophy.

[00:19:50] – Signs It’s Time to Change: Emotional cues and mindset shifts that indicate it’s time for big disruption.

[00:23:55] – Getting Unstuck: Why talented people stay stuck and how identity and fear play a role.

[00:31:27] – Fixing vs. Leaving the Job: When to know if it’s time to try harder or walk away.

[00:33:46] – Low-Risk Exploration of Change: A practical guide to discovering your next chapter with constraints and strengths.

[00:41:26] – Leading in Times of Rapid Change: Whitney on what leadership needs to look like in today’s disruptive world.

[00:49:29] – Fun Fact & Closing Reflections: Whitney reveals her love for K-dramas and shares final words on grace, growth, and human resilience.

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👉 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyjohnson/

👉 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnsonwhitney/

👉 X - https://x.com/johnsonwhitney/

👉 Website -https://thedisruptionadvisors.com/

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