Becoming You with Suzy Welch

You’re Fine. You’re Good. You’re…Trapped?

Feb 11, 2025
Explore the concept of the 'velvet coffin'—a stifling comfort zone where dreams go to pause. Hear personal stories of entrapment in unsuitable jobs and the courage to realign careers with true passions. Discover how navigating life choices can lead to authentic fulfillment amidst external pressures. Experience a journey of self-reflection, transitioning from emotional struggles to transformative connections. Plus, get excited about a new book release and a giveaway for a life-changing workshop!
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INSIGHT

The Velvet Coffin

  • The "velvet coffin" describes a state of being where we succumb to life's demands and surrender our dreams.
  • It's a comfortable yet unfulfilling existence where a piece of us dies each day.
ANECDOTE

Geraldine's Escape

  • Suzy Welch recalls a colleague at the Miami Herald who left a comfortable job.
  • The colleague recognized she was in a "velvet coffin" and chose to pursue her dreams.
INSIGHT

Reasons for Staying

  • People stay in the velvet coffin due to love for family and fear of failure.
  • These reasons are often valid, making it challenging to break free.
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