How Do I Move Forward from a Career Setback? | Advising Real Leaders

Harvard Business Review · Oct 22, 2026 · 1h 2m

How Do I Move Forward from a Career Setback? | Coaching Real Leaders

12 Jul 2023

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He experienced early success and a fast promotion at his organization, but then things started to shift. Now, there have been leadership changes, and his scope of responsibilities has changed, making him feel like his career is backsliding. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how he can reframe the situation and prioritize what he wants from his career going forward. Further reading: - What Great Managers Do: https://hbr.org/2005/03/what-great-managers-do - How to Handle a Demotion at Work…