This is self-work, and I'm Dr. Margaret Rutherford.

At self-work, we discuss psychological and emotional issues and what you can do about them,

whether that's learning self-acceptance, taking action, or seeking therapy or treatment.

Eight years ago, I extended the walls of my practice to reach those of you who might already be knowledgeable about middle

health treatment, but also to those of you who might say, you'd never darken the door of a therapist.

And yet, you are here. I'll answer your questions while I invite you to take a few minutes for your

own self-work. If you don't have that natural talent and skill to back it, you're in for an

upward battle with yourself. And so my intention is to commit to flow for people, help people

start to notice where they have natural

abilities, and help them start to realize how many options truly exist out there for them

under the umbrella of where they're gifted.

Welcome to this week's edition of Self-Work.

Choosing a career is one thing.

However, knowing if it's the right choice for you or if you need to consider other

alternatives, maybe even change jobs, that can be more difficult.

Today I'm talking with Ashley Stahl, who was a counterterrorism professional, now turned career coach, who's made a

significant impact in the field of career development. She has two viral TEDx speeches,

some great online courses, and then her widely acclaimed podcast called the U-turn podcast.

That's the name of her book, U-turn, unstuck, discover your direction, and design your dream career.

Ashley is bright and energetic, and I bring her back to self-work because I think her viewpoint is so fresh and so meaningful and really so pragmatic.

She wants you to think about having a career where your own core values are naturally expressed,

not necessarily what you have a passion for, but really who you are as a person. It's really

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