The career ladder is simple: see the next promotion. Climb towards it.
But in the latest episode of Shameless Careers, Nadine Gisdon - who went from finance to fintech and now runs a business in the tokenization space - shares a different way to think about building a career: the Career Backpack.
The idea?
Don't optimise JUST for your next title. Optimise for the skills and experiences that compound over time.
Sometimes that means:
- A lateral move instead of an upward one
- Going back to education
- Taking a pay cut to enter a faster-growing industry
Less linear. More uncertain.
The upside?
- More career optionality
- A greater sense of adventure
- A richer, more distinctive set of skills that's far harder to replicate
And the best part is: you don't need a career pivot to start building your Career Backpack.
It can be as simple as worrying less about your next title and putting more energy into getting involved in projects that will strategically grow your skills, network, and perspective.
Because in a world that's changing faster than ever, the most important question might no longer be:
\"When is my next promotion?\"
It might be:
\"What skills and experiences am I adding to my Backpack today to make my career future-proof?\"
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✅ Stay connected with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varia-pechurina/
✅ Stay connected with Nadine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-gisdon-8094338b/
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