Make Life Less Difficult Julie Salganik: Identity Disruptions and How to Put Things Down 'For Now'
Before jumping into my guest’s introduction, a brief note from me. I’m in the US for summer holiday and family reunions. There were a number of podcasts I had intended to record before leaving Sri Lanka, but due to disruptions with my internet there, they didn’t happen.
So, I packed up my microphone and am searching out quiet spaces to record a few conversations while visiting family. The quiet spaces for today’s conversation happen to be a rented office space with Regus. And I realized when I showed up that I forgot my microphone that I was so careful to pack along! Alas… my sound quality isn’t the greatest and it may be a bit echoey in an empty office, but it brings me back to my word for the year: Imperfect.
It’s part of my commitment to keep moving forward, to keep sharing stories, to continue doing this work that I’m passionate about. And to give myself permission to do it imperfectly. Because, really, what is perfection, anyway?
So, if this is your first time listening, welcome! (I’ve got an entire episode exploring the idea of imperfection and its value, if you want to check that out! (episode 32).
If you are a returning listener, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I cannot tell you how much it means to me for you to join me on this journey, listen in to the conversations with amazing people, and hopefully be inspired to share more of your own journey and stories, for that is how we connect.
Let’s keep connecting, imperfect though it may be…
Also, a huge shout out to Joseph Burdock who edits all these podcasts and makes the imperfections as small as possible! Thank you, Joe!!
My guest today is Julie Salganik.
Julie is a returning guest and I’m so glad for this opportunity to talk with her again. Our first conversation was on Episode 18 and Julie shared reflections on immigration, having immigrated from Kiev, then part of the Soviet Union, to the US at the age of 4.
Julie is a leadership coach and consultant who has spent over 20 years equipping leaders to flourish and deliver exceptional results. She specialized in working across cultures and has worked extensively with leaders in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
In our conversation today, Julie graciously shares some of her recent reflections and processing of the war in Ukraine, how that has challenged her sense of identity, and the challenge of making sense of the devastation that is a result of war.
We also talk about the idea of putting things down rather than letting them go. Recognizing that some things can be put down for now and perhaps picked up and revisited at a later time. This has a difference connotation than letting go or moving on and I think the shift in perspective can make difficult times a little less difficult.
Julie, thank you for sharing again. For engaging in conversations about difficult topics, for inviting us along on your journey and inviting us into your processing. I’m grateful for your wisdom.
Connect with Julie:
- Find Julie on LinkedIn
- Send Julie an email: info@avancegc.com
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