What is it that truly drives you? What if your work could be a reflection of your unique purpose, aligning your deepest values with what you do every day? Many of us struggle with feelings of inadequacy and imposter syndrome, wondering if we’re really in the right place or living up to our true potential. Imagine a path where you uncover your natural strengths, connect with your authentic self, and let go of the pressure to be someone you’re not. When career and purpose align, work becomes more than a job—it becomes a fulfilling extension of who you are, empowering you to face challenges with confidence and clarity. Embracing this alignment can transform how you navigate your career, letting purpose guide you toward both fulfillment and success.

In this episode, we talk about how human design could be a tool to achieve your dreams and find your motivation and purpose in your work with a returning guest, Zach Carlsen. Zach has been coaching and educating professionally for the last decade. The core and foundation of his work is human design, a modern science containing ancient systems for exploring the nature of being. He holds advanced academic degrees in pedagogy, literature, and French, as well as certifications from Gallup Inc. in Clifton Strengths coaching and SSC in human design coaching. In 2021, he obtained his master coach certification from Elementum Coaching Institute.

Tune in!

What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Zach Carlsen
• [06:26] What human design is, and how it works
• [09:00] Why human design is an important tool for understanding career alignment 
• [14:16] A practical example of how human design can help you shift your career
• [19:25] How to use human design to uncover your professional strength
• [24:47] How human design can help you reconnect with your authentic self
• [30:01] How human design can help navigate imposter syndrome and burnout
• [38:16] Aligning your purpose with your career choices
• [43:17] Zach's advice on how to pivot to a more purposeful career 
• [48:04] Leveraging human design to balance work and personal fulfillment
• [53:11] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “A purpose is a state of being, shifting from a purpose being something we do, to something that we become, can unlock greater possibilities for ourselves.” [10:01]
• “If you experience imposter syndrome you’re with the rest of us, we still meet that part of ourselves, but how we meet it is what has changed, don’t let it drive the boss.” [30:38]
• “We’re who we are for a reason, and this is true for everybody.” [44:52]
• “We got to where we’re for a reason, and we can get where we want to go for other reasons, and human design can be a tool in that journey.” [47:15]

Resources:

https://www.mybodygraph.com/

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Zach Carlsen

Website: https://zachcarlsen.com/

Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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