Podcast Summary
In this solo episode of the Love Your Work! podcast, global HR executive and coach, Rachel Sparkes explores the themes of career crossroads, creativity, and conscious living.
She addresses the struggles of individuals seeking more meaning and purpose in their work, particularly those in midlife.
Rachel emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's creative self and integrating creativity into both personal and professional life. She introduces the concept of 'purpose carving,' a process that aligns individual purpose with organizational purpose, and shares practical tips for identifying personal values and goals.
The episode concludes with a focus on the significance of knowing one's financial numbers to foster a sense of purpose and fulfilment in life and work.
Takeaways
Many people feel a lack of meaning in their careers.
Creativity is an essential part of our identity.
Midlife often brings a reckoning with our creative selves.
Purpose carving connects individual and organizational purpose.
Identifying personal values is crucial for fulfilment.
Vision boards can help visualize and achieve goals.
Knowing your financial numbers fosters conscious living.
Emotional intelligence is key to effective leadership.
Conscious living includes mindfulness and self-awareness.
Finding joy in work often comes from serving others.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Career Crossroads
07:13 The Importance of Creativity in Work
20:03 Vision Boards and Life Goals
26:38 Unlocking Joy and Purpose in Life and Career
28:06 Knowing Your Numbers
Links
How to Find, Devine and Use Your Values - HBR
Wheel of Life - Free Online Assessment
Money Mastery - Tony Robbins Book
Start with Why Book - Simon Sinek
Start with Why - TED Talk - Simon Sinek
Ramit Sethi - Podcast - The Rich Life
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