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May 2025
51m 51s

#452 How to Create a Career Aligned with...

DR. LISA MARIE BOBBY
About this episode

Ever wake up at 3am thinking, “What am I doing with my life?” If so, you are not alone—and you are definitely not lost. In this inspiring episode of Love, Happiness, and Success, I’m joined by bestselling author, NYU professor, and former editor-in-chief of the Harvard Business Review, Suzy Welch, to help you get the career clarity and alignment that you deserve.

Suzy shares her personal journey of reinvention and introduces her life-changing methodology from her new book, Becoming You. This isn’t just motivational fluff. We’re talking concrete tools and research-backed frameworks to help you get clarity around your path, stop second-guessing yourself, and make empowered choices about your life and career—without burning it all down.

Timestamps:
00:00 – “What Am I Doing With My Life?"
02:20 – Suzy Welch’s Story
05:55 – Discovering Your Real Values
14:57 – What to Do When the Lighthouse Goes Dark
29:35 – The 3-Part Framework That Changes Lives
35:23 – The Value of “Scope”: Big Life vs. Little Life
40:13 – Eudemonia and Generational Differences
43:35 – Aptitudes, Personality, and the Enneagram
47:23 – Don’t Quit the Job Yet: Is It the Role or the Culture?
52:45 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

I hope this episode inspired you as much as it did me. And I want you to know you don’t have to figure this out on your own. Our Clarity and Confidence Coaching pairs you with an expert therapist trained in coaching psychology to help you uncover your purpose, break through fear and confusion, and take decisive steps toward a fulfilling career. 

You can schedule a free consultation to talk to an expert on our team. No pressure, just a warm, judgment-free conversation with someone who truly understands. This is your moment to stop second-guessing and start moving forward — with clarity, courage, and real support.

And hey — if you’re not already following me on Instagram or YouTube, come say hi! I’m always sharing bite-sized wisdom, clips from interviews with experts, and free resources to support you on your journey to love, happiness, and success.

Xoxo
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
www.growingself.com

P.S. If you thought of someone while listening to this—someone who’s been feeling lost or unclear about their career path—share this episode with them. It might be exactly the breakthrough they need.

 

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