#263 - Why Your Job Is Draining You (Even If You’re Good at It)

What if the reason you’re feeling stuck at work isn’t because you’re not good enough… but because you’re focusing on the wrong things?In this episode of Fresh Perspective on Business, Rachael sits down with Helen Kane, Director of Forte Strengths, to talk all things strengths, confidence and why being good at something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good for you.Because we’ve all got things we can do… but that doesn’t mean they don’t completely drain us 😅Helen explains why understanding what genuinely gives you energy can make such a difference to how you work, the career choices you make and even how you lead and manage other people.They chat about:The difference between a skill and a strengthWhy something you’re good at can still be a massive drainerHow knowing your strengths can give you more confidence in interviewsWhy we spend so much time trying to “fix” weaknessesHow managers can get the best out of their people without expecting everyone to work in exactly the same wayHow tools like Strengthscope and 360 feedback can uncover things you might not recognise in yourselfHelen also shares her own career journey and how she went from following the path she thought she should take, to understanding what actually energised her and building a career around it.And, of course, Rachael brings the recruitment perspective too - from confidence in interviews and career progression to why employers could be missing brilliant people by focusing too much on what’s written on a CV and not enough on the person behind it.It’s a really interesting conversation about knowing yourself better, playing to your strengths and creating workplaces where people can actually thrive… rather than just being good at their job while secretly feeling exhausted by it.If you manage a team, recruit people, are thinking about your own career or have ever wondered why certain parts of your job seem to take SO much more out of you than others… this one’s worth a listen!Follow Us & Stay Fresh:LinkedIn | Instagram YouTube | TikTok | Website