What if the key to creating a fulfilling career wasn’t about managing your time — but managing your energy?

In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Thompson, The Success Coach, a certified career coach and business mentor passionate about empowering women to embrace authenticity and make positive changes in their work and lives. After a successful 15+ year corporate career, Heather now helps women globally create careers and businesses they love.

We explore the courage it takes to embrace change, the importance of understanding your values, and why authenticity is essential for fulfillment. Heather also highlights the power of energy management, the influence of role models, and the evolving nature of work.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that growth comes from choosing your hard, letting go of what no longer serves you, and stepping into a more authentic version of yourself.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Being yourself is crucial for fulfillment and growth.
• Understanding your values leads to authenticity.
• Change is scary but necessary for transformation.
• Choosing your hard empowers you to move forward.
• Energy management matters more than time management.
• Optimism fuels resilience, the best is yet to come.
• Your vibe attracts your tribe, find supportive people.
• You can embody multiple identities and still be authentic.
• Letting go of old habits creates room for new opportunities.
• People are often more focused on themselves than on you.

✨ In Their Words:

• "Change is scary, but necessary."
• "Choose your hard."
• "Your vibe attracts your tribe."

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