Liz Anderson, founder of the PreSales Path and solutions engineering leader, shares her journey of navigating inflection points in her career. She emphasizes the importance of consistency during times of change and how a clear vision can guide decisions. Liz discusses overcoming self-doubt and the power of intention in shaping one's identity. The conversation highlights the value of community support and the significance of small, consistent changes for personal and professional growth.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Prepare for Advancement
Prepare for career advancement, even if a desired position isn't immediately available.
Focus on self-improvement and skill development to be ready for future opportunities.
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Focus on the How
Focusing on how to achieve a vision, not just the outcome, can lead to unexpected paths.
Liz Anderson's focus on becoming a thought leader led her to entrepreneurship, not just a director role.
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Identity-Driven Career
Focusing on identity solidifies core beliefs and values, making career decisions clearer.
It shifts focus from job titles to what brings joy and energy.
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Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth[2][4][5].
Liz Anderson: The PreSales Path
Liz Anderson has extensive experience as a solutions engineering leader and is the founder of the PreSales Path. She's also an alum of the Coaching for Leaders Academy.
In this SaturdayCast, Liz and I discuss the inflection points she’s experienced in the past year, how intentional focus on her vision and identity helped move her forward, and the value of consistency through it all.
Key Points
Professional development is about finding the starting points and then adapting as you go.
Once you decide on a new identity and direction, the indicators start to emerge on where to go next.
When your heart and intention are in the right place, the tactical path is still not easy, but it is clearer.
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