Career alignment refers to the state in which anindividual’s work harmonizes with their personal values, interests, skills, andlong-term goals. It involves ensuring that your professional life contributesto your overall well-being and personal fulfillment, rather than merely servingas a source of income. When a career is aligned with one’s values, it leads toincreased engagement, job satisfaction, and a more meaningful professionaljourney.

According to LinkedIn (2023), 82% of U.S. professionalsbelieve that it is important to work for a company with a culture and valuesthat align with their own. Additionally, Gallup (2025) found that 63% ofAmerican workers report that their organization provides opportunities foradvancement. However, these opportunities are not evenly distributed, as 25% ofworkers lack a clear path for career growth.

Caroline Sangal is a Life-First Career Coach and the founderof Next Success. She specializes in helping individuals in their next chaptersbecome authentic success creators by aligning their careers with the lives theywant to lead. As a scientist turned career strategist with a Ph.D. in PolymerScience, she combines her expertise in executive recruiting and certificationsin coaching, HR, and career assessments to guide professionals toward careersthat reflect who they are.

Through her signature method, Caroline supportshigh-achieving professionals and job seekers in gaining clarity, fulfillment,and a career that truly fits. She encourages clients to pause, reflect, andrealign so they can move forward with confidence and purpose. Caroline’smission is to normalize questioning one’s career path, as asking deeperquestions is often the first step toward creating a life that feels authenticand aligned.

Additionally, she hosts the podcast "Your NextSuccess," where she shares powerful stories, insights, and strategies tohelp listeners navigate career transitions and create lives they can be proudof. Outside of work, Caroline enjoys spending time with her husband andteenagers, snuggling with her cats, and riding roller coasters with her handsin the air. She joined me this week to discuss career prosperity.

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