In the 126th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Holistic Career and Leadership Coach, Belma McCaffrey, will talk about the impact of being a refugee, finding your purpose, strengths finder, the fear of rejection, and more.
Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!
In this chapter, you will discover:
(1:05) Introducing our special guest, Holistic Career and Leadership Coach, Belma McCaffrey @workbigger
(2:55) Belma’s origin story
(3:00) Leaving Albania
(3:35) Coming to the US
(4:10) Impact of being a refugee
(4:30) Learning work ethics from her parents
(4:55) “To work hard is to love life.” - Belma’s mother
(6:50) Belma’s father’s biggest dream
(7:35) Being in a communist state
(10:00) Trying to find her passion
(11:20) The reason for going to business school
(12:10) Discovering coaching
(13:15) Bold, Belma’s first business
(14:30) Starting blogging
(16:00) A few things Belma knew already
(16:35) Finding your purpose
(18:00) “What do you really value the most? And are you actually putting time towards what you value the most?” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(18:25) About value
(19:15) Belma’s blog writing process
(20:30) Benefits of starting a blog
(20:55) The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron @juliacameronlive
https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252
(22:30) The 3 steps to find your purpose
(23:40) “Your interests can really serve as a vehicle to your values.” - Belma McCaffrey @workbigger
(25:20) “We downplay our own strengths.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(26:05) Is finding value difficult for people?
(27:05) Strengths finder
(27:40) The feedback process
(27:55) “Seeking out feedback from people that you trust and who you know have your best interest in mind can be so powerful. “ - Belma McCaffrey @workbigger
(28:10) The self-reflection piece
(29:25) Belma’s challenges with feedback
(30:00) The fear of rejection
(31:45) Belma’s first conversation with her clients
(33:40) What fits best for you?
(35:20) Step 2: Research
(36:45) Customize and negotiate
(37:25) Shout out Mark Ashby LinkedIn: Mark Ashby M.A
(39:30) Why did Michael start The Strength Connection?
(42:15) The recovery time frame
(44:05) About burnout
(44:35) Shout out to Sifu Singh @sifusingh
(45:10) The reasons behind a burnout
(46:20) Imperfect action
(47:50) Where to find Belma McCaffrey? @workbigger
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