The True Definition of "Success": Finding Your Career Alignment with Carolyn Lai Moore

Summary

In this episode, Zarya Rubin, MD, speaks with Carolyn Lai Moore, a career coach specializing in helping women professionals navigate burnout and career alignment. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding career choices, the impact of technology and social media on work-life balance, and the cultural narratives that shape women's perceptions of success. Carolyn shares her personal journey of burnout and the importance of recognizing red flags in career satisfaction. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-reflection and the development of a personalized definition of success that aligns with one's values and aspirations.

Takeaways

• Carolyn Lymore helps women professionals confront burnout.
• Work-life balance has become increasingly blurred due to technology.
• Many women feel pressured to follow a linear career path.
• Burnout can be a gradual process, often unnoticed until it's severe.
• Motherhood can significantly impact career choices and identity.
• Cultural narratives can create pressure to succeed in traditional ways.
• Self-reflection is crucial for understanding personal values and career alignment.
• Success should be defined internally rather than externally.
• Coaching can help individuals navigate career transitions effectively.
• Burnout can serve as a wake-up call for necessary change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Career Coaching and Burnout
05:37 The Journey of Realization and Misalignment
11:30 The Wake-Up Call: Stress and Motherhood
14:57 Reflecting on Personal Values and Career Choices
18:21 Understanding Emotions and Physical Symptoms
18:42 Navigating Panic and Career Misalignment
20:00 Challenging the Dream Job Narrative
21:24 The Importance of Self-Reflection
23:14 Finding Stillness and Clarity
24:41 Cultural Narratives and Personal Fulfillment
29:14 Aligning Values with Career Choices
32:20 Assessing Career Satisfaction and Next Steps
34:33 Redefining Success for Women Professionals

Connect with Carolyn:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carolynlaimoore

Website: bio.site/wildlight

Email: [e-mail]

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Connect with Dr. Zarya Rubin:

Listen to my TEDx talk about my burnout story: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnout

Learn more: https://drzarya.com

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