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Mar 2025
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#469 Do You Need To Have A Purpose At Wo...

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
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Finding your purpose can sometimes feel like a ‘should’—something we’re all expected to have figured out. The pressure to find a perfect purpose can leave us feeling stuck or unsure, especially when career paths are more squiggly than straightforward. But does having a purpose really matter? And if so, how do you stay connected to it? In this episode, Helen ... Show More
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