Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search How Tuning Into Your Desires Can Guide You to Career Fulfillment
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Feb 17, 2025 Karen Woodin-Rodríguez, a career coach with a background in international development and social entrepreneurship, shares her transformative journey from a conventional career to finding true fulfillment. She highlights the importance of tuning into personal desires instead of adhering to societal expectations. Karen emphasizes that aligning one’s career with internal aspirations can lead to a fulfilling life. Through personal anecdotes, she encourages listeners to embrace their unique paths and the pursuit of satisfaction across all dimensions of life.
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Early Experiences
- Karen Woodin-Rodríguez's desire to change the world began in high school, leading her to study political science at Columbia University.
- Internships in social enterprises across the globe further solidified her passion for social impact.
Return to Mexico and Microfinance
- After college, Karen worked in India for three years before returning to Mexico, experiencing a period of depression and questioning her identity.
- She eventually found a job at Kiva.org, working in microfinance and continuing her pursuit of social impact.
Project Model UN and Kiva
- While in India, Karen founded Project Model UN, working with students on public speaking and negotiation skills.
- She later transitioned to microfinance through Kiva.org, leveraging her experience in social entrepreneurship.
