Mark Shapiro is the founder of AreYouBeingReal.com and the host of the podcast, The One and Only. Mark reached out to me about my work on authenticity a while back and invited me to be a guest on his podcast, right around the time I was planning to launch this podcast.  We did the interview, hit it off, and he has helped me in some wonderful ways.

In this interview, Mark shares the story of what it took for him to trust and challenge himself enough to leave his 12-year, steady paycheck job at Showtime; how the breakdown of a personal relationship may have been the catalyst he needed to change his life; and how choosing to be authentic led him to follow his calling.

 

Key Takeaways:

[2:57] What does ‘bring your whole self to work,’ mean to Mark?

[4:17] Mark’s career dream was to have an impact on what aired on Showtime.

[15:26] Mark’s big wake-up call came when his boss told him his ideas were not valued.

[23:06] Going back to the drawing board, to figure out what you really want.

[25:51] Mark was told he was inauthentic when he presented to groups, or facilitated workshops.

[30:21] Creativity, and connecting with people, became Mark’s new pastime.

[34:42] Playing dual roles led Mark to realize he was chasing a title, but didn’t really want the job.

[40:33] If you have a calling which is deep within your heart, even if others don’t support you, you should go for it.

[44:13] Mark shares the most enlightening, and the most frightening, parts about following his heart and running his own business.

[46:48] Mark is grateful for the inspiring, encouraging people in his life right now.

 

Resources:

Are You Being Real?

The One and Only Podcast

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter