How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1007: The Overachiever’s Guide to Finding More Fulfillment at Work with Megan Hellerer
Oct 31, 2024
Megan Hellerer, a career coach and former Google executive, shares her journey from a high-achieving but unfulfilled life to finding true meaning in her work. She discusses the importance of redefining success based on personal values and urges overachievers to embrace curiosity. Megan highlights key questions to ponder before making decisions and emphasizes the need for a flexible, experimental approach to career growth. She also addresses the low levels of workplace engagement and how an 'inner navigation system' can guide individuals towards fulfilling careers.
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Megan's Story
- Megan Hellerer, a Stanford graduate and former Google executive, felt unfulfilled despite external success.
- She experienced panic attacks and depression while at Google, eventually quitting with no clear plan.
Fulfillment Ache
- Misalignment between one's true self and how they show up in the world can cause a "fulfillment ache."
- This gap can lead to existential depression, anxiety, and other struggles.
Directional Living
- Focus on the direction, not a fixed destination, in your career.
- This allows for flexibility and adaptation as you and the world evolve.