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SPARKED

How to Reframe the Perception of your Career

Aug 20, 2024
39:25
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Join Dr. Sabba Quidwai, an educator, entrepreneur, and advocate for essential human skills in an AI world, as she shares her transformative career journey. She reveals how a Seth Godin book inspired her to embrace her true calling, shifting from teaching to tech roles at USC and Apple. Dr. Quidwai discusses her discovery of the Sparketype framework, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and aligning career choices with personal values. She also highlights the need for future generations to cultivate human skills to thrive alongside AI.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embracing career transformation aligns one's work with personal values, ultimately leading to fulfillment and purpose in professional life.
  • Understanding one's sparketype fosters self-awareness, guiding informed career decisions that resonate with intrinsic motivations and strengths.

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Embracing Career Transformation

The episode emphasizes the importance of embracing career transformation as a way to find fulfillment and purpose in one’s work. It highlights how individuals may feel a nagging sense that they are meant for something different, which can prompt them to leave unfulfilling jobs for paths that resonate more with their values and passions. Personal stories demonstrate how understanding one's unique motivations, referred to as 'sparketypes,' can illuminate the journey of career transformation. The discussion encourages listeners to take ownership of their careers and to actively seek out opportunities that align with their true selves.

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