Start here 5-7 mins Strategic Renewal | Career Funeral™ Before you begin, take a moment to breathe. What you discover in the next 5–7 minutes could reshape the next chapter of your career. Start the survey Why this matters In today’s market, careers can change overnight — even for strong performers. Layoffs, reorganizations, and AI disruption have made job security feel uncertain for many people. This survey helps you understand what’s shifting beneath the surface by revealing: Your Career Moment: Are you planning, searching for clarity, or rebuilding after disruption? Your Vitality Layer: Is the strain coming from Survival, Security, Connection, Significance, or Purpose? Think of this as Career Insurance™ — a way to protect your clarity, confidence, and career direction when work feels unpredictable. It helps you make sense of what’s changing so you can take back control instead of reacting from fear. How to approach Approach this with honesty, not pressure. If you feel uncertain about your job, your direction, or the changes happening around you, this is simply a moment to pay attention — not a test you need to pass. There are no right or wrong answers. Your responses will help you: Understand where to focus so you can move forward with more clarity and confidence. The best careers aren’t built once — they’re renewed often. ⏱ 5–7 minutes 🕊 Confidential — for you alone
Which best describes your current career situation? Something isn't working, but I'm not sure what I've outgrown my current role or company I know what I want next and I'm taking steps toward it I recently lost or left my job and need stability fast I'm in between paths and exploring multiple directions I’m generally satisfied and want to stress-test if I’m still in the right place I’m approaching retirement or a later-life chapter and want to plan my exit and legacy well
How do you feel about your career right now? Fulfilled and energized Fulfilled but stretched thin Uncertain or restless Drained or disconnected Lost direction after a major change Steady and content. I’m not seeking major change, but I’m open to reflection
What's driving your desire for change? External change (layoffs, leadership shifts, industry disruption) Internal shift (values, purpose, identity) Burnout or lack of balance Desire for growth or new challenge Not sure. I just know something's off I want to confirm I’m still in the right place and not missing warning signs I want to think ahead about transition, succession, or retirement
Which best describes your career stage? Early in my career, building a foundation and credibility Mid-career, established but craving growth or meaning Late career, focused on impact and legacy
How did you first choose your career path? Childhood passion or talent Parental or family influence Financial stability or necessity Mentor/teacher inspired me By chance, it just happened
I feel my work aligns with my deeper values and strengths. Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5
Which of these feels most true right now? (Select up to two) Fear of failure or making the wrong move Imposter syndrome or self-doubt Lack of courage to make a change Lack of support or mentorship Pressure to meet others' expectations Unclear direction or focus I’m in a good place and want to be intentional about the future
How prepared do you feel to make your next move? Not prepared yet, need clarity first Somewhat prepared, I know what I want but not how Very prepared, I'm already taking action Prepared, I know what I want but afraid to take the next step
How strong is your support system right now? Very strong, I have mentors, peers, and champions Somewhat strong, a few supportive people Minimal, mostly on my own None, I feel isolated in this process
What gives you the most energy at work? Creativity and problem-solving Helping others and collaborating Learning and growth Stability and predictability Recognition and achievement None, I feel drained
Which statement best reflects your current level of urgency and time horizon? Stable and steady Fulfilled but stretched thin Urgent, I need to find work or direction quickly Disengaged, I’m checked out but still showing up Stable and likely staying, but I want to be intentional about the next 3–5 years I’m intentionally preparing for retirement or a next-life chapter