Did you have a dream job that once you got it, you actually didn’t like that much? This episode is for you.

This week on Embrace the Squiggle we hear from Joan Perreault, who discusses what its like to have a dream job for 15 years that ends up not being everything she thought it would be. They explore the importance of leadership in job satisfaction, tips for identifying the right leader during a job search.

Joan has navigated through various roles and industries along her very squiggly career path. Her career journey has taken her from for-profit to non-profit, marketing to education, at home and abroad, with stints in higher ed, manufacturing, healthcare, and even government service. She's been pleasantly surprised at just how relevant her seemingly disparate experience has been with each new career step that she takes.

It all comes together in Joan's current role as a Continuous Improvement Coach for Unit-Based Teams (UBTs) at UMass Memorial Health, where she represents a labor-management partnership between the hospital system and its largest labor union, the SHARE union.

Outside of work, Joan has an addiction to audiobooks, practices improv comedy, and enjoys spending time with her partner and two little ones.

• What color brings you the most joy? Blue
• What is your favorite place on earth? Playa Fronton in the DR, can only get there by row boat
• What do you value most in others? Authentic and real people
• What book recommendation do you have for our listeners? Drive by Daniel Pink https://a.co/d/gqT6DoM

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