Show Description:

Amy and Angelyn explore the concept of dream jobs and how core values can serve as a compass for finding fulfillment in your current work situation. Rather than waiting for the perfect job or winning the lottery, they discuss how to identify elements of your ideal career that can be incorporated into your present reality.

Key Topics Covered:

• Envisioning dream careers without limitations
• Finding value alignment in current jobs
• Taking small steps toward more fulfilling work
• Using core values to navigate workplace challenges
• The connection between job satisfaction and personal values
• How to identify workplace misalignments

Notable Quotes:

"We are not responsible for how people want to react to the boundaries or the decisions that we make that we know are best for us." - Amy

"Knowing what your values are and identifying those things that trigger you as misalignments, there's so much power in that." - Angelyn

"I don't want people to listen to this and feel like, 'Well, I don't want to start my own private practice, so how am I going to have my dream job?' Because you don't need to do those things to have a dream job." - Amy

Key Takeaways:

• Your dream job might be closer than you think when viewed through the lens of core values
• Small, incremental changes can move you toward greater alignment
• Understanding your values helps identify why certain workplace situations feel triggering
• Sometimes the most aligned career move isn't the most obvious one
• You can find elements of your dream job in your current position
• Value-aligned decisions may be difficult but lead to greater fulfillment

Practical Tips:

• Start with one small step toward greater alignment
• Practice sharing your ideas with a trusted person before making big changes
• Set boundaries that honor your values
• Use your values as a lens to understand workplace conflicts
• Recognize when misalignment is causing burnout

Connect With Us!

Angelyn Franks - @dr.angelynfranks on instagram || e-mail: hello@slpselfcaresociety.com

Amy Zembriski - @amyz.theslp on instagram || e-mail: info@speechtherapyconnectionsllc.com

Free resources: ⁠https://angelynfranks.myflodesk.com/chillslp