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288: Embracing Uncertainty — Mic Flip with Adrian Klaphaak


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When did you discover what you wanted to do with your life? I knew from a young age that I wanted to connect and communicate with people, and later refined that into a lot of people, helping them feel a sense of relief when navigating change, with plenty of practical tools to circumvent unnecessary confusion. 

Learning to trust myself, and trusting that there is always something new emerging even when I’m in a dip, has been a lifelong process. My guest today, Adrian Klaphaak, returns to the show by interviewing me about career drivers and ongoing challenges. Be sure to also check out our earlier conversation in episode 283: What Are You Here to Do? How to Find a Path That Fits

Do you ever feel that you are meant to be doing something else? Adrian has a special offer for Pivoters: If you aren’t sure what career path is right for you, check out his signature Career Pathfinder coaching program. It has helped thousands of people find their calling and use it to take their career to the next level. Visit apaththatfits.com/pivot and use the promo code PIVOT when you enroll. Happy pathfinding!

More about Adrian: Adrian Klaphaak is a coach, purpose guide, entrepreneur, therapist, and founder of A Path That Fits Career and Life Coaching. His coaching approach is holistic—a constant balance between getting results and a quest for meaning and fulfillment. He describes himself as “a deep seeker with a constant itch to make things happen.”


🌟 Key Takeaways:

  • You don’t need to settle on a single title or elevator pitch when asked “What do you do?” Share whatever you’re most excited to talk about at the moment.
  • Try to emphasize curiosity when you’re in the thick of uncertainty, even when you are getting impatient. Trust that solutions will emerge, but often take longer than your mind might think they should.
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    📘Books Mentioned: Free Time: Lose The Busywork, Love Your Business, Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One


    🔗Resources Mentioned:

    • Adrian on the web, Yelp, Facebook, LinkedIn
    • Course: Career Pathfinder
    • Video: Finding Your Calling by a Path the Fits
    • Voxer Coaching Pilot

    • 🎧Related Podcast Episodes

      • 047: Live Fiercely, Study Deeply . . . While Earning a Living — with Jonathan Fields
      • 067: What Does Your Soul Know? Flow and Transparency with Penney Peirce
      • 283: What Are You Here to Do? How to Find a Path That Fits with Adrian Klaphaak
      • Free Time 028: When the Financial Tides Recede

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