Have you ever felt unaligned with your work? Or maybe simply that you're not making the impact you could...in your job or in the world? In this episode, one of Erin's clients tells her story of how she went from unseen and bored to confident and literally sitting in the board room in just six months (and during Covid!) Erin Hatzikostas interviews Tara Autrey, a Strategic Marketing Manager at Aetna, and a Board Member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Erin kicks off by asking Tara to talk about her situation towards the end of last year, and what challenges she was facing.  Tara talks about how she read one of Erin's articles and then was invited to her and Kaitlyn's "Your Richest Life" workshop. Tara took this as a sign from the universe that this is what she needed to break out of her rut. Erin asks Tara to talk through what she learned about herself and the result she's seen after taking this leap and participating in the workshop. Tara talks about what she learned about herself and how she evaluated her skills, passion, and her "ikigai". Tara discusses her uncle's suicide - how she felt she couldn't help him at the time, but has since dedicated much of her life to helping others, whether that be fundraising for charities, or sending simple messages to people who seem to be struggling, just so they know someone cares. Erin then asks Tara to explain some of the things that happened - tangible and intangible - since the conference. Tara talks about wanting to become a board member for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, and the steps she, successfully, took to get there. She explains that Covid has been a difficult time for so many people as it relates to mental health. However, she's found that mental health awareness as a whole has had a massive boost, with more and more people accepting the everyday realities of mental health. They both discuss the energy you need to do the things you want, how to change your mindset, how to network the right way, and how you might be surprised with how you feel afterwards. Tara explains how this confidence permeates all aspects of her life, from raising kids to going to the gym. The conversation moves on to mental health, the message Tara would like to get across about mental health: how to spot signs that someone might be struggling, how to react, and when to reach out. Erin and Tara end by talking about life decisions...that even the smallest of moments can have a huge impact on your life, and you may not even realize it until you look back. You can follow Tara @  LinkedIn: Twitter: TaraA_79   To get Erin's FREE video course, Unst*ck Yourself, go to  bauthenticinc.com/unstuck If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @   We even sare more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible). Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to   We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @   Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @   We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "I just knew I had to get out of this rut." "At any given time you need to be doing one of two things: you either need to be inspired, or you need to inspire others." "Corporate America wants you to be a bold leader, but you can still be a leader, a quiet leader." "I always had that in the back of my mind, but I never thought about making a living or a profession out of it." "In this time, people are more isolated, and people who are not generally depressed feel it even more. So Covid is making mental health more at the forefront." "People who are doing things they love to do or are having success; it's not a fancy formula, it's simply that they persisted." "I felt like my energy shifted, and I was more confident in my abilities." "Sometimes I have undermined my own value, and I just didn't see it." "The small poofs of inspiration can make all the difference." "Suicide affects a lot more than one person, so if you reach out to that one person you are making a difference and caring for a lot more people's lives."   "Most people ask how you're doing, but they don't actually want to know." "Invest in yourself." "I think we're all ok and not ok at the very same time." "If you ever want to invest in yourself, take the chance."