Everyday Better with Leah Smart

How Instinct, Preparation, and Synchronicity Can Lead to Meaningful Work

Feb 20, 2024

Leah Smart reflects on her career journey overcoming roadblocks to reach LinkedIn. Topics include navigating different roles, trusting instincts, finding purpose in work, managing anxiety, embracing personal growth, power of synchronicity, and setting conditions for success.

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Quick takeaways

Trust your instincts and be open to new opportunities for personal and professional success.

Embrace challenges, adapt to unexpected changes, and align personal values with career choices.

Deep dives

Navigating Career and Life Surprises

It is impossible to be perfectly prepared for surprises in your career or life. However, having the right tools and a central point to return to amidst challenges is crucial. Setting conditions to thrive and equipping oneself with necessary tools help navigate curveballs and ensure continuous growth.

Introduction

3min

Serendipitous Connection and Professional Identity Reflection

3min

Navigating Career Transitions and Personal Growth

13min

Exploring Past Mental Health Experiences and Building Self-Trust

3min

Trusting Intuition for Career Growth

15min

Embracing Preparedness for Life's Curveballs

2min

February is Black History Month so we’re dedicating it to Black voices who inspire excellence. In this four-part series, you'll hear women who advocate for chasing your own version of excellence.

This week Hello Monday’s Jessi Hempel hosts Everyday Better podcast host Leah Smart, to reflect on her career journey and the roadblocks she has overcome to reach her current position at LinkedIn. She shares her experiences of navigating through different roles, making difficult decisions, and trusting her gut instincts. Leah discusses the importance of finding purpose in work, managing anxiety, and embracing personal growth. She also highlights the power of synchronicity and the role it has played in her career. Through her story, Leah encourages listeners to trust themselves, be open to new opportunities, and set conditions for personal and professional success.

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