What if the success you're chasing was never designed for someone like you?

During one of my recent open houses, someone asked me: "How do you define success?" It's such a simple question, but the answer is anything but simple—especially for those of us who've been through trauma.

Most success metrics we see in the professional world weren't created with trauma survivors in mind. They measure achievement without accounting for the energy it takes just to show up. They celebrate advancement without honoring the healing journey that makes sustainable growth possible.

In this episode, I share how I define success for trauma survivors: Success is making intentional progress toward meaningful goals while honoring your capacity and supporting your continued healing.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

*Why traditional success metrics create exhaustion for trauma survivors
*The problem with treating success as a destination
*How to define success through intentional progress, meaningful goals, honoring capacity, and supporting healing
*What success looks like at different stages of your healing journey
*How to develop your own trauma-informed definition of success

The world needs your version of success. Not the watered-down, trauma-ignoring version that traditional career advice pushes. The real version—the one that honors your healing, leverages your wisdom, and creates sustainable impact.

Remember, your healing journey isn't a detour from your career path—it's part of what makes you an extraordinary professional.

Ready to build a career that honors both your ambition and your healing? Schedule a discovery call: cyndibennettconsulting.com/contact

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When you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your career journey:

1. Free trauma-informed career development resources from my website! Visit https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com for always up-to-date tips.
2. Ready to build a fulfilling career with trauma-informed support? Join The Resilient Career Academy Learning Community, where trauma survivors support each other, share resources, and develop career resilience in a safe, understanding environment
3. Ready for personalized trauma-informed career coaching? Explore my range of virtual coaching packages designed for different stages of your career journey. Visit my website to find the right support for where you are now. [Visit my website: https://www.cyndibennettconsulting.com/1-on-1-coaching]

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