How Do I Find Fulfillment In My Leadership Role?
Summary
Executive coach Muriel Wilkins guides Susan, a leader struggling with buyer’s remorse after moving from public service to a profit-driven private sector role. Susan feels unfulfilled by the commercial focus and lack of strategic challenge, yet stays for financial stability. Wilkins helps her align her mindset, actions, and energy by accepting her current reality without abandoning her core purpose. The session focuses on maximizing professional growth and advocating for colleagues while navigating this transitional career season.
Topics discussed
Everand Sponsorship and Intro
Susan's Background and New Role
Buyer's Remorse and Lack of Purpose
Defining the 'North Star' and Values
Navigating a Controlling Boss and Culture
Ownership of Fulfillment and Growth
Why Stay? Financials vs. Meaning
Ad Breaks: Masterworks, Shopify, Alma
Reframing the Current Season
Acceptance vs. Advocacy
The Umbrella Analogy: Mindset and Actions
Aligning Purpose with Reality
Ad Breaks: Cozy Earth, Alma, NetSuite
Creating Meaning in Misaligned Roles
Action Plan: Mindset, Behavior, Presence
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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