Episode 607: Career Transitions and Meaningful Work with Laura Simms

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06/12/24 • 44 min

We’re talking today about work and navigating career transitions. A career is on top of mind for almost everyone at some point in life. My guest is Laura Simms, an expert in meaningful work who challenges conventional wisdom by asking people to ditch their passions and start with purpose. She’s the creator of Your Career Homecoming, a celebrated career change program that helps people discover the meaningful work right for them.

This episode also explores some aspects holding women from advocating for themselves and creating change. If you are ready to take up rightful space in your life and career, tune into my conversation with Laura!

You’ll hear:

Laura provides some thoughts and advice to those who are in a job where they love the lifestyle and money it provides but are miserable. “That’s not as good as it gets.” (3:44)
Examining questions like, “What will be fulfilling for me?” (12:27)
Laura’s thoughts on the idea/notion “Do what you love, and you won’t work a day in your life.” (15:09)
Meaningful work: Is it selfish or a luxury? (19:47)
Advice for individuals who wish to make the shift from employee to entrepreneur (21:45)
Worthiness and personal resilience in negotiating salary (29:25)

Resources:

Private Coaching with Andrea

Episode 352: What Holds Women Back in the Workplace with Sara Laschever

Your Career Homecoming website

Book recommendations:

I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I’ve compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!

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You’ll hear:

Laura provides some thoughts and advice to those who are in a job where they love the lifestyle and money it provides but are miserable. “That’s not as good as it gets.” (3:44)
Examining questions like, “What will be fulfilling for me?” (12:27)
Laura’s thoughts on the idea/notion “Do what you love, and you won’t work a day in your life.” (15:09)
Meaningful work: Is it selfish or a luxury? (19:47)
Advice for individuals who wish to make the shift from employee to entrepreneur (21:45)
Worthiness and personal resilience in negotiating salary (29:25)

Resources:

Private Coaching with Andrea

Episode 352: What Holds Women Back in the Workplace with Sara Laschever

Your Career Homecoming website

Book recommendations:

MSN is supported by:

We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/

Episode link:

http://andreaowen.com/607

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Previous Episode

Minisode 606: On prioritizing when life gets "too much"

I’ve often talked to you about doing the bare minimum or “bare mins” when life gets a little or a lot overwhelming.

As I move into my new place after separating, I’m in that place.

I’ve recorded a minisode for you today on how to navigate when life is upside down, you have too many big things happening, and you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Listen in to this short episode where I reveal three things that I hope will help when you find yourself in a similar situation.

Book recommendations:

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Next Episode

Episode 608:The Power of 15 Minutes with Sam Bennett

Fifteen minutes, really? Sam Bennett joins me to talk about how focusing on just fifteen minutes daily on something you enjoy can make a huge difference in your day. Sam is a writer, speaker, creativity/productivity specialist, and the author of the bestselling "Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day." Her latest book, "The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done," comes out this month!

We also discuss useful tips on staying focused, understanding the difference between multitasking and task switching, and dealing with mental and physical clutter. Tune in to hear Sam share solid advice on beating overwhelm and carving out time for what really counts.

You’ll hear:

The power of dedicating just 15 minutes a day to something that truly matters to you (4:23)
How to tactfully decline extra work and maintain your boundaries, even when put on the spot (9:56)
Insights from Sam on navigating mental and physical clutter (12:17)
How to actually carve out 15 minutes each day to focus on something meaningful (17:13)
Everyone is creative and learn how to tap into your unique zone of genius (26:06)

Resources:

Private Coaching with Andrea

Sam’s book The Fifteen Minute Method

Sam’s website

Book recommendations:

MSN is supported by:

We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/

Episode link:

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