When Taking a Step Back Moves Your Career Forward | Ep 295 with Lindsey Busfield

*"Don't be afraid to start over. Don't be afraid to take a step back and reflect even if that is in terms of professional title, if it's in terms of pay, if you can afford to do that. But don't be afraid to take one step back if it means that you're going to take two steps forward in five years."* This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Lindsey Busfield. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: - **You're successful, but you know where you are isn't where you want to stay.** Lindsey shares what it was like to leave a successful position, start over as a temp, and build a new skill set that eventually led her to work that was a much better fit. - **You're trying to figure out what your next career move could actually be.** You'll hear a practical way to look at what you've loved—and haven't loved—about your work over the past 10–15 years and use those clues to consider what could come next. - **Taking a step backward in title or salary feels difficult when you've worked hard to get where you are.** This conversation offers another way to think about starting over and why a temporary step back could help you move toward work that feels more meaningful and fulfilling. Lindsey Busfield is a leading expert in legal SEO and content marketing and the Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Partner at Optimize My Firm. Her career has taken her from studying philosophy and teaching English to managing agricultural compliance with Amish farmers before eventually finding her place in legal SEO. Connect with Lindsey at: Website: https://optimizemyfirm.com/ Email: [lindsay@optimizemyfirm.com](mailto:lindsay@optimizemyfirm.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-busfield/ Podcast: Personal Injury Marketing Minute https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/ Find Lindsey's book on Amazon here: How Personal Injury Lawyers Get Leads: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why   ***Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?*** Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast ***Want to connect?*** Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: [Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com](mailto:Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com) Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Business Owners at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz