Becoming You with Suzy Welch

Happy Thanksgiving, Becoming You community. This podcast exists to help you think deeply about your purpose—and today, our host Suzy Welch is doing exactly that in one of her most reflective episodes yet.Before turning to the four things she's happily thankful for right here and now, Suzy examines three significant mistakes she's only grown grateful for over time. A highly specialized (and utterly impractical) college major. Her painful first marriage. A spectacular termination. Three consequential missteps—and the wisdom each eventually revealed may not be what you'd anticipate.This is an unusually candid conversation. The path to purpose, it turns out, isn't always paved with achievements. Sometimes it's forged through the decisions we initially wish we could undo.This Thanksgiving, we're sitting with the paradox of gratitude—for the detours that redirected us, the lessons that only time could teach, and the unexpected places where meaning takes root.Happy Thanksgiving. Let's keep becoming us, together. The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Check out the Becoming You book.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this engaging discussion, a stay-at-home mom grapples with losing her identity amid motherhood. The host highlights the complexities of values versus virtues when a listener seeks permission to quit her job after a short stint. Tough love encourages discerning right from wrong in her decision-making. Additionally, a 73-year-old listener learns that the journey of self-discovery is everlasting, even in retirement. The conversation wraps up with some light-hearted pet peeves and playful anecdotes, reminding everyone that growth knows no age.

Yes, they’re painful. But so is being unemployed.First of all, surprise, this is a podcast that is, at its core, about ageism, a real and painful dynamic faced by way too many people in today’s hyper-fierce workforce. But in the course of coming up with solutions for fighting ageism, our host Suzy Welch realized her advice was something that applied to everyone. Because the five questions she wants you to ask yourself – and answer with brutal candor – are all about relevance, the greatest single competitive advantage you can take with you to an interview.Each week, Becoming You endeavors to help listeners discover their purpose, at home, in life, in love, with careers. Today’s work-focused episode is possibly more intense than usual. OK, not possibly. It is. The questions it urges you to ask, and the tough-love commentary Suzy provides about them, may make you cringe. But as Suzy says, “Getting the job you love can sometimes feel like one big humiliation machine.” We cannot let that scare us off.So take a deep breath, grab something to take notes, and get ready for what could be the most unexpected 30 minutes of job search advice you didn’t know you needed to hear, but did. The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Check out the Becoming You book.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“You’ll be judged no matter what you do.”“No one is coming to save you.”“Most people secretly want you to fail.”We’ve all heard the so-called hard truths about success—but are they actually true?In this special Career Confidential edition of the Becoming You podcast, host Suzy Welch and her inimitable, sometimes-cohost Dustin Liu—associate director of the Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing—put twenty of life’s toughest “truths” on trial. One by one, they debate whether these cynical mantras are wisdom… or just noise.It’s fast, funny, and fiercely honest—a lightning round of reality checks that might just change how you think about work, ambition, and what it really means to become you. The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Check out the Becoming You book.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Becoming You Conversation with the Icons Behind Excuse My Grandma.This week on Becoming You, Suzy Welch welcomes one of social media’s most beloved cross-generational duos: Kim Murstein and her grandmother, Gail Rudnick — the stars behind Excuse My Grandma. Their humorous and heartfelt take on dating, modern life, and generational differences has captured millions of fans, and now they’re bringing that electric dynamic to a values conversation like no other.Suzy invited Kim and Gail to take The Values Bridge, the science-based assessment at the heart of the Becoming You methodology. What follows is a candid, funny, and surprisingly emotional deep-dive into where their values align — and where they couldn’t be further apart. There are moments of honesty, discovery, and plenty of laughter as this duo talks through what truly matters to them.Becoming You is a podcast about purpose — and how understanding our own values, and those of the people we love, can transform our relationships. Each week, Suzy brings warmth, candor, and years of experience helping people align their lives with who they really are.This episode is a reminder that generational clashes don’t have to be battles — with the right language, they can become the bridges that unite us all. The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Check out the Becoming You book.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Erin Lichy, entrepreneur and media personality from The Real Housewives of New York, and her husband Abe as they navigate love, ambition, and individuality. They candidly discuss how shared and differing values impact their relationship. From the importance of maintaining personal identity while married to prioritizing fun and intimacy amid parenting, their conversation sheds light on nurturing a healthy partnership. With practical takeaways for connection, they reveal how to stay true to yourselves while growing together.

Lindsey Metselaar, host of We Met at Acme and expert on modern relationships, dives into the lies we tell about love and reveals surprising truths about desire for partnership. She shares her personal experiences with breakup and sobriety, examining how these shaped her view on love. The duo discusses intriguing data: men rank romantic partnership higher than women, and they explore why many single women might downplay their desire for love. It’s a lively conversation about values in relationships, the importance of honest discussions, and what truly drives our quest for connection.

Explore the fine line between soft lies and hard truths. Dive into the OILS method—Observation, Impact, Listen, Suggest—as a powerful tool for honest conversations. Discover why people hesitate to speak their truths and learn about radical candor. Enjoy practical demonstrations, including parent-child chats and workplace feedback scenarios that highlight the effectiveness of OILS. Suzy Welch emphasizes the importance of timely, structured conversations to maintain relationships and foster growth. It's time to reclaim your voice!

Discover the startling statistic that only 2% of Gen Z share the values most sought after by hiring managers: achievement, scope, and work centrism. The discussion heats up as Suzy tackles the backlash against this finding, revealing passionate responses from both employers and Gen Z. Explore the underlying reasons for this values gap and hear Suzy's personal reflections on facing widespread criticism. Engaging insights challenge how we view generational differences and the future of work.

Join Kate Bartlett, a dynamic content creator and NYU Stern MBA student, as she reveals her journey from fashion blogging to a thriving social media career. They dive into what comes after achieving life goals, exploring the importance of aligning with personal values. Kate discusses her insights from the Values Bridge assessment and shares her experiences on monetizing her influence, negotiation strategies, and the decision to pursue business education. Expect a thought-provoking dialogue about living purposefully and what future growth looks like.