In this episode of The Rebuild, hosts Carmen Turner and Beth Borody explore the powerful theme of "taking up space." They discuss the significance of embracing one’s true self to advance in careers, increase income, and amplify impact, highlighting the importance of not shrinking to make others comfortable.
Key Topics and Discussions:
Authenticity and Identity: Beth shares a recent experience in a Toronto meeting where she felt pressure to conform to a corporate image. This moment prompted her to commit to showing up 100% authentically in all future interactions.
Success vs. Burnout: The hosts challenge the belief that success must come from hard work that leads to burnout. They emphasize that true breakthroughs often occur when we slow down and remain present in our lives.
The Challenge of Settling: Carmen reflects on an exercise that made her confront areas where she has been settling for less than she desires. She connects this to the idea of delaying happiness until certain conditions are met.
The Power of Experience: Both hosts recognize their ability to create exceptional experiences for others and stress the importance of intentionally crafting that same quality of experience for themselves.
AI and Personal Value: The conversation shifts to the future of work, where personal skills and lived experiences will be irreplaceable by machines. They emphasize the need to leverage one's personal brand to thrive in an increasingly automated world.