Becoming You with Suzy Welch

Dive into self-discovery and the importance of self-awareness in shaping your life. Explore how identifying a role model can clarify personal values and life choices. Navigate the complexities of loss and anxiety while finding purpose through flow states. Experience the power of authentic connection as a guest shares insights on genuine communication. Lastly, learn the art of asking 'How are you really?' to foster deeper conversations and express unvoiced emotions for true healing.

In a heartfelt mailbag, the complexities of motherhood take center stage as the host shares personal stories about the decision to have children amidst modern challenges. Listeners also ponder the practicalities of working for money versus fulfillment, navigating job interviews while seeking work-life balance, and the captivating debate over manifestation. Dive into the emotional temperature of parenthood and the intricate dance between professional ambitions and personal values, all while exploring what it truly means to become oneself.

Decision-making often feels daunting, yet it doesn’t have to be. Instead of relying on gut feelings, explore the 10-10-10 method for better clarity and confidence. Personal anecdotes illustrate how this tool emerged from chaos, blending humor with practicality. Discover how understanding your life's purpose can transform decisions and the importance of learning from past mistakes. Plus, journey through heartfelt narratives that highlight the emotional weight of choices in challenging professions. Dive into a more structured, values-driven approach to life!

Job loss can feel like a personal death, but it can also spark transformative growth. Delve into four reflective questions that unpack the emotional aftermath of losing a job and how to navigate the accompanying shame and despair. Discover why it’s crucial to align your career aspirations with personal values. Tune in to learn how setbacks can be reframed as opportunities for reinvention and fulfillment. Fear and relief often coexist, but each ending can become the beginning of something extraordinary.

Dustin Liu, a mentee of Suzy Welch and collaborator at NYU Stern, shares insightful career lessons inspired by his experiences with her. They dissect the often deceptive nature of job interviews, emphasizing honesty and vulnerability for better connections. The conversation shifts to the essential transition from nonprofit to for-profit thinking and the importance of understanding financial realities. They also touch on the significance of building lasting professional relationships and the power of cutting losses early for personal growth.

What happens when 50 of the world's most experienced life coaches gather in one room? Well, in this case, at Becoming You’s request, each one revealed the one “killer” question they need to know about you – that is, in order to take your life to the place it needs and wants to be. To explain: Just recently, the Becoming You methodology launched its first certification program at NYU Stern’s Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing. Some of the best life coaches from around the world were there, traveling from across the United States, as well as from Mexico, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. Each coach came to learn – but had so much to teach, too. Which prompted our host Suzy Welch to ask each attendee to share their one “unlock” question – the one that cuts straight to the heart of what's really going on when someone says, "I don't know what I want to do with my life." In this episode of Becoming You, we hear five of those questions straight from the coaches. But no surprise, Suzy has her thoughts on each as well. She dives deeply into each one, from sharing her own personal stories to a poignant poem about regret, weaving together insights about the "Four Horsemen" that gallop away with our values and Maslow's lesser-known concept of transcendence. These questions are at the heart of your journey to self-discovery and purpose. Start here to hear them, and begin the work of answering them in your own voice. 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.Take Becoming You IRL at the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive this September.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

Does Britney Spears need Becoming You to figure out her purpose? In this week’s irreverent, laughter-filled episode, Britney’s #1 fan (yes, we’re talking about Suzy) puts that question to the test, exploring Britney’s search for meaning and personhood through the lens of values and the Becoming You methodology. But that’s not all. Because why not analyze more celebrities while you’re on a values-excavation tear? Suzy also applies Becoming You to two other luminaries she suggests might benefit from a purpose inventory: the red-hot White Lotus star Walton Goggins, and the mysterious and controversial...Elon Musk. You can’t say we didn’t go there. This may not sound like your typical Becoming You pod, but in some ways it remains Becoming You at its core–a rumination on meaning and purpose, within ourselves, and within 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.Take Becoming You IRL at the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive this September.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

Explore the sneaky trap of living a 'B+' life, where good enough often masks our true potential. Dive into the powerful exercise that reveals your core regrets and ignites a quest for authenticity. Hear Paige's journey as she grapples with dreams overshadowed by fear and expectations. Discover the vital distinction between a comfortable existence and a purpose-driven life. This conversation is a heartfelt call to embrace risk, self-expression, and the courage to pursue an A+ life instead of coasting through complacency.

It's time once again for a mailbag version of the Becoming You podcast, in which our host Suzy Welch replies out loud to a sampling of the DMs she usually answers in the time between when her dogs wake her every morning and it's safe to start emailing normal people. As usual, Becoming You's mailbag is a MIXED bag. One listener's question deals with retirement -- as in, "Why should I if I really don't want to?"  Another needs help thinking through her internal debate over helping people as a way of life. She was raised to think that was all she should do...but maybe it's not? Also in the pod this week, a listener pushes back on Suzy's contention that first jobs don't matter. He has a tough story to share -- and Suzy has some tough love to share back. Finally, Suzy answers one of Becoming You's most common questions, about values and how often they change. Her answer may surprise you.Tune in to find that out -- and so much more.  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.Take Becoming You IRL at the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive this September.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

In this engaging finale, Max and Kristen discover their Economically Viable Interests, transforming their paths to align with their true selves. Kristen makes a bold shift toward her values and calling, while Max uncovers unexpected joy in a redefined vision of success—complete with omelet-making. The discussion touches on alternative career paths, highlights the quirks of navigating diverse interests, and reflects on the world’s evolving job landscape. It’s a powerful reminder of how real change starts with clarity and courage.