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The Light Watkins Show

182: Ex Apple/Google Exec Turned Heart-Led Coach, Julio Alvarez, Shares Why The Most Important Decisions Should Be Made From The Heart

Nov 22, 2023
Julio Alvarez, a former Apple/Google exec, shares his personal and professional journey, including leaving home at a young age, building self-belief, and studying Oprah. He opens up about his Adderall addiction, struggles of being 'the other,' and realizing coaching as his destiny. The podcast explores topics like Adderall abuse, finding purpose, childhood dynamics, online communities, rebellion, sexuality acceptance, reliance on substances, and taking control of life's path.
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  • Julio Alvarez's journey from working at tech companies to finding his purpose in coaching emphasizes the transformation from pain to purpose.
  • The workaholic culture in the tech industry, highlighted by Julio Alvarez's experiences at Google, underscores the importance of finding balance and connection beyond just being physically present at work.

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Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Purpose

In this podcast episode, Julio Alvarez, a coach and podcaster, shares his journey from working at tech companies like Google, Apple, Airbnb, and Lyft to finding his purpose in coaching. He discusses his struggles with imposter syndrome and getting fired multiple times. Julio talks about the pivotal moment when he received feedback from a black gay manager, which led him to do a deep inner work by attending the Hoffman Process and watching every episode of Oprah. He learned the power of vulnerability and connecting with others, as well as the importance of leading with the heart. Julio's journey shows the transformation from pain to purpose.

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