Are you ready to dive into the vital topic of "Future-Proofing Your Career from the Inside Out." Joining us today is Emma, the founder of Conscious Success and a master coach who brings a wealth of experience as a former tech executive turned career fulfillment advocate. Emma shares her transformative journey from high financial success and eventual burnout to redefining personal success driven by internal fulfillment. We'll explore how aligning work with your "zone of genius" can energize you and prevent burnout, and why focusing on your innate talents rather than shoring up weaknesses can lead to greater job satisfaction and compensation. Emma also delves into the crucial role of self-awareness, community support, and managing societal pressures, particularly for those who deviate from the dominant power model. Together, Emma and I will unpack practical tools for dealing with perfectionism, stress regulation, and the importance of taking personal time without guilt. We'll also touch on shifting the narrative around systemic issues and leveraging somatic cues for emotional regulation. Plus, you'll discover how to balance creativity with productivity and why every career-driven person should understand their "love language."

Connect with Emma:

Emma Lloyd

Co-Founder, Conscious Success

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscioussuccessco?igsh=MXR6NGY3aHM4NWsweQ==

Website: https://www.conscioussuccessco.com/

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Weekly power lounge: authentic career transformation conversation.

08:52 Prioritizing self-care and regulating stress for health.

13:22 Expectations vs. authenticity: Causes stress and misalignment.

20:41 Identify, share your strengths to excel professionally.

21:44 Align passions to create genuine opportunities.

27:15 Compassion for self precedes compassion for others.

32:09 Awareness of somatic cues builds self-compassion.

42:41 Embracing autonomy and freedom for self-reflection.

44:09 Follow your desires fully without self-judgment.

49:44 Align with desires for energizing, authentic success.

58:15 Change approach for routine tasks, boost energy.

01:00:42 Telegram for client communication, Notion for organization.

Quote of the Episode:

"The bigger the delta between the expectations we're holding consciously or subconsciously of who we think we need to be and who we believe we inherently are, the more stress that we're going to feel." - Emma Lloyd

"If you're not doing things you love... it's only a matter of time until you're gonna burn out because it's essentially like you're driving a car, you're pushing it around on neutral rather than going to the gas station and filling up your tank." - Emma Lloyd

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