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Megan Hellerer

Career coach and author of Directional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life. Specializes in helping underfulfilled overachievers find meaningful careers.

Top 5 podcasts with Megan Hellerer

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Sep 30, 2024 • 18min

A Guide to Finding Fulfillment in Work and Life

Megan Hellerer, a Stanford grad who felt lost after a successful stint at Google, joins renowned author Daniel Pink and media leader Adam Moss to discuss the quest for fulfillment. They explore how focusing solely on achievements can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. Instead, they suggest embracing a journey-oriented mindset, fostering 'directional living,' and finding joy in the process. Through personal stories and insights, they encourage redefining success and prioritizing authentic experiences over traditional ambitions.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 22min

How to Get Un-Stuck

Megan Hellerer, a career coach and author of 'Directional Living,' shares her inspiring journey from the tech industry to helping underfulfilled overachievers find meaningful careers. She emphasizes the importance of aligning work with personal happiness rather than societal expectations. Megan discusses 'destinational thinking' and actionable steps to navigate career paths, encouraging listeners to embrace curiosity and reclaim their professional aspirations. Her insights shed light on how pursuing fulfillment can inspire broader waves of purpose-driven change.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 54min

723: Living a Fulfilled Life (with Ex Google Executive, Megan Hellerer)

Megan Hellerer, a former Google executive and founder of Coaching for Underfulfilled Overachievers, shares her transformative journey toward fulfillment. She discusses the disconnect between career success and personal happiness, revealing how she overcame mental health struggles. Megan emphasizes the importance of intuition and self-discovery in career choices. She dives into her coaching approach, highlighting the need for commitment and reflection. Lastly, Megan encourages viewers to embrace life's journey and see setbacks as opportunities for growth.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 56min

491: Ex Google Executive, Megan Hellerer, on Living a Fulfilled Life

Megan Hellerer, a former Google executive turned career coach, shares her profound journey from success to fulfillment. After realizing her high-pressure role was misaligned with her true self, she emphasizes the importance of listening to one's inner voice. Her insights on building a coaching practice highlight how to find the right clients and address their common struggles. Megan challenges the traditional notion of purpose, advocating for a fluid approach to fulfillment that prioritizes curiosity and adaptability.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 42min

1007: The Overachiever’s Guide to Finding More Fulfillment at Work with Megan Hellerer

Megan Hellerer, a career coach and former Google executive, shares her journey from a high-achieving but unfulfilled life to finding true meaning in her work. She discusses the importance of redefining success based on personal values and urges overachievers to embrace curiosity. Megan highlights key questions to ponder before making decisions and emphasizes the need for a flexible, experimental approach to career growth. She also addresses the low levels of workplace engagement and how an 'inner navigation system' can guide individuals towards fulfilling careers.