The Fulfilled Leader with Jean Balfour Ep. #19 Rethinking Ambition
Jun 10, 2022
What does ambition really mean? This discussion challenges the conventional view of ambition as solely about climbing the corporate ladder. It emphasizes a broader understanding that includes personal goals and family care. Listeners are encouraged to explore their own motivations and redefine ambition to align with their values. Personal anecdotes highlight that true fulfillment comes from pursuing ambitions that resonate with individual aspirations instead of societal pressures.
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Broaden What Ambition Means
- Ambition simply means a strong desire to achieve something, not only climbing the corporate ladder.
- Reframing ambition lets you value small or non-traditional goals as legitimate ambitions.
From Classroom To Corporate Training
- Jean recounts training as a teacher, moving to London, getting bored, and discovering a passion for training adults.
- She left teaching, worked varied jobs, then found a training role that kickstarted her organisational career.
Ambition That Shifted Direction
- Jean pursued senior roles and felt excited by ambition but later questioned whether traditional seniority suited her.
- She shifted into consulting and coaching to align work with her values and strengths.
