“Careers are no longer ladders to climb, but squiggly lines to navigate — full of possibilities, learning, and self-discovery.”
In this episode of The Business Book Club, we explore Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis’s career-defining book, “The Squiggly Career.” In a world where career paths are no longer linear, this book is a modern guide to thriving in uncertainty, embracing change, and finding purpose through flexibility and self-discovery.
Throughout the episode, we unpack the five essential skills the authors outline for navigating a successful squiggly career — strengths, values, confidence, networks, and future possibilities. Drawing on their own experiences and research, Tupper and Ellis show how we can all design careers that are more meaningful, adaptive, and aligned with our personal values.
By the end of the conversation, listeners are left with practical tools and inspiration for redefining success on their own terms. The Squiggly Career is not about climbing a ladder — it’s about creating your own path, one that evolves with you as you grow.
Episode 31 - The Squiggly Career
By Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis

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About the Author
Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis are the co-founders of Amazing If, a company dedicated to helping people develop skills for a happier, more fulfilling working life. As co-hosts of the award-winning Squiggly Careers Podcast, they’ve built a global following for their practical and inspiring approach to career development. Both are recognised thought leaders, coaches, and authors whose work empowers individuals and organisations to thrive in a world where the only constant is change.

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“A roadmap for the modern world of work — Tupper and Ellis show how to find purpose, confidence, and direction in a non-linear career.”
— Financial Times












