What if the very thing you’ve been apologizing for is actually your greatest advantage?

Maybe you’ve changed industries. Switched directions. Collected experiences that don’t seem to fit neatly together on a resume. While specialists often have a clear roadmap, many of us have careers that look more like a winding trail with unexpected turns along the way.

In this episode of The Potentialist Podcast, I sit down with coach, leadership consultant and author Siobhán O’Riordan to explore why nonlinear career paths may be exactly what today’s world needs. Drawing from her book, Reframe: How Generalists Thrive in a Changing World, Siobhán makes the case that generalists aren’t scattered or unfocused. They’re often the people connecting ideas, solving complex problems and helping organizations navigate change.

In our conversation, you’ll discover:

• Why generalists make up nearly half the workforce, yet often feel invisible

• How “looking around the corner” helps leaders spot opportunities others miss

• How to tell your career story with confidence, even if your path doesn’t look linear

• What generalists need from managers, mentors and workplaces to do their best work

If you’ve ever wondered how to explain your twists, turns, pivots or unexpected detours, this conversation will help you see them through a completely different lens.

Your career path may not be messy after all. It might just be evidence that you’re built to connect dots others can’t see.