

Becoming You: Suzy Welch’s Guide to Authenticity
May 8, 2025
Suzy Welch, a professor at NYU Stern and a three-time bestselling author, shares her insights on authenticity in this engaging talk. She emphasizes the crucial role of aligning professional lives with personal values for true satisfaction. Suzy discusses navigating the post-pandemic work landscape, the tension between personal and professional values, and offers strategies for self-discovery to help individuals find fulfillment in their careers. Her expert advice is a guiding light for anyone seeking to live authentically.
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Pandemic Reveals Work Value Clash
- The pandemic revealed a clash of values about work presence and flexibility across generations.
- Companies need employees fully immersed in rapid change, causing significant workforce shifts.
Discover Authentic Life Early
- Aim to discover your authentic life earlier to find true satisfaction and happiness.
- Avoid endless adapting; instead, identify your authentic values and aptitudes to guide your path.
Authenticity and Transcendence Defined
- Authenticity means living where your values, aptitudes, and economic interests intersect.
- This intersection is called transcendence and includes self-actualization and giving back.