Coaching Corner: Stop Trying to Be Wanted. Start Being Needed

Fast Track To Fearless · Feb 26, 2026 · 5m

Inspired by the famous line from Nanny McPhee, this episode explores one of the most important — and often overlooked — distinctions in career positioning: the difference between being wanted and being needed.

Most professionals shape their profiles around aspiration and personal brand. But in reality, most hiring decisions are driven by something far more commercial: problems that need solving.

Inside this episode:

• Why employers hire for risk reduction and outcomes

• The gap between ambition and buyer relevance

• How to position your experience through the employer’s lens

• Why commercial…