“The arc of life is long, and it bends toward authenticity. You can’t hold your breath forever—eventually, you yearn to live your values,” explains Suzy Welch. 

Welch, a bestselling author, founder and CEO of Becoming You Labs, and a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, joins us to discuss how to uncover your core values, identify your true aptitudes, and build a career that aligns with your authentic purpose. Plus: 

- The Becoming You framework (~2:15)

- The true meaning of values (~4:15)

- How to know what you are truly good at (~5:33)

- Discovering your economically viable interest (~7:12)

- Identity vs. authenticity (~8:30)

-  Values vs. virtues (~9:25)

- When values conflict (~14:00)

- The values bridge (~15:20)

- Purpose & happiness (~18:00)

- The value of work centrism (~22:00)

- Finding authenticity (~26:55)

- The role of self-awareness (~27:50)

- How to change career paths (~30:40)

- How to live your dream life (~35:05)

- Fulfilling your dream & finding joy (~38:35)  

Referenced in the episode: 

- Follow her on Instagram (@suzywelch)

- Check out her work (https://lnk.to/suzywelch!MindBodyGreen) 

- Find out your true values (https://thevaluesbridge.com/) 

- Pick up her book, Becoming You 

- Go to her website (https://www.suzywelch.com/) 

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