Carin Rockind is the creator of Purpose Girl, a movement to empower purpose-driven living.  She is also a leading happiness expert who works with companies around the world, teaching real-life strategies to help people live to their fullest potential of success and well-being.  

In this conversation, you will hear Carin talk about purpose. Carin explains why purpose is a verb. She describes how you can find purpose in your life, even in existing situations.  She also talks about purpose in the workplace and how leaders can help individuals find more purpose in their work.

Connect with Carin Rockind:

Website: CarinRockind.com

You’ll Learn:

• [01:15] - Carin believes purpose is the driving force behind who we are. She explains why purpose is so important.
• [02:32] - Carin explains why it’s so difficult people to discover their purpose.
• [05:19] - Carin talks about finding purpose in your existing situation.  
• [11:00] - “Start where you are.”  Carin talks about how the start the process of identifying and working towards your purpose and what lights you up.
• [12:38] - If you are unable to “start where you are” in your company, Carin explains other venues that you can use.
• [13:28] - Carin encourages you to not hide your passions.  
• [16:39] - Carin describes how leaders can help individuals find more purpose in their work.
• [20:30] - Carin says we can’t have too much purpose because it leads to life satisfaction.  However, it can lead to obsession, which impacts other areas of our lives.
• [23:15] - The Lightning Round with Carin Rockind.

Your Resources:

• F Midlife
• Strength Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow - Gallup & Tom Rath
• You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life - Jen Sincero
• The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are - Brene Brown
• Brene Brown Ted Talks

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