Career Design Notes - Real decisions. Real trade-offs. Real career redesign.

Sharon Singh Sidhu

Most women don’t design their careers. They default into them.  Climb the ladder.  Stay for stability.  Do what’s expected.  And then one day, it stops working. Career Design Notes is where I share how I’m redesigning my career as a working mom while keeping my job, raising my kids, and building something on the side. No hype.  No complicated strategies. Just real decisions, real trade-offs, and a simpler way to think about building a career that actually supports your life. Subscribe to get the notes: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com

  1. 4 JAN

    186: I Missed My Goals. Here's What I Learned.

    In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what 2025 actually looked like while building a business on lunch breaks and weekend mornings while working full-time, providing for my family, and caring for aging parents. No highlight reel. No guru 'expert' advice. Just the real lessons from the trenches. What You'll Learn: The Reality Check: What I planned for 2025 vs. what actually happenedThe 5 Unglamorous Lessons:It Takes WAY Longer Than You ThinkVisibility Is Practice, Not PersonalityYou Have to Become a Different PersonBuilding While Employed Is the Smarter PathSmall Wins Matter MORE Than Big WinsWhat I'm Taking Into 2026This Episode Is For You If: You didn't hit your 2025 goals and feel discouragedYou're building a business on the side while working full-timeYou're scared of being visible on LinkedIn (what if your boss sees?)You're overwhelmed by how long it's taking to see resultsYou need permission to celebrate small wins instead of fixating on the gapYou're a sandwiched mom providing for family while building something of your ownResources: Business Clarity Session (1-on-1): In 60 minutes, we'll identify your monetizable expertise, map your first income stream, design your 1-hour/day plan, and handle the fear of being visible while employed. Book here: https://sharonsinghsidhu.thrivecart.com/business-clarity-session/Create 2026 Workshop: Review your 2025, set your 2026 vision, and create your action plan. Includes Annual Planning Guide + 5-Step Problem-Solving Framework. Get it here: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/create2026Learn More: Website: https://sharonsinghsidhu.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhu/Subscribe & Review: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review. It helps other working moms find this podcast.

    40 min
  2. 15/12/2025

    183: Why You Feel Exhausted Building Your Career or Business (And What’s Really Draining You)

    Have you ever felt deeply exhausted, discouraged, or disillusioned while working toward something that truly matters to you - your career, your business, or your long-term goals? In this episode, I share what I’ve been personally moving through over the past few weeks, and the deeper reason many high-achieving working women feel drained even when they’re doing “all the right things.” This episode isn’t about time management or productivity hacks. It’s about how a lack of self-belief and self-trust quietly running in the background drains our energy, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and feeling like we want to give up. In this episode, I share: Why exhaustion isn’t always about workloadHow doubt and uncertainty drain more energy than actionWhy acceptance is not giving up but a powerful resetHow to build self-trust when progress feels slowWhat to do when even loved ones don’t believe in your dreamsHow to stay committed without burning out or rushing the processIf you’re a working woman building something meaningful alongside a full life and wondering why it feels so heavy lately, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Exhaustion often comes from doubting the outcome, not the effortAcceptance clears emotional resistance and restores claritySelf-belief is a muscle, not a personality traitBig goals exist to shape who you become, not just what you achieveResources Follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodesCLICK HERE to download the weekly guide with key insights and actionsCLICK HERE to book a free discovery call if you want support navigating burnout, visibility, or career uncertaintyLinks are in the show notes and on https://sharonsinghsidhu.com

    25 min

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Most women don’t design their careers. They default into them.  Climb the ladder.  Stay for stability.  Do what’s expected.  And then one day, it stops working. Career Design Notes is where I share how I’m redesigning my career as a working mom while keeping my job, raising my kids, and building something on the side. No hype.  No complicated strategies. Just real decisions, real trade-offs, and a simpler way to think about building a career that actually supports your life. Subscribe to get the notes: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com