Becoming You with Suzy Welch

In this week's deeply personal episode of Becoming You, we revisit one of the podcast's most loved stories -- about Suzy's swan named, well, "Suzy" -- and bring it up-to-date with an ending that might surprise you, because it certainly surprised Suzy herself. But don't get the idea that this episode is about bird life (although it is...a little)...it's more about human life, and the universal struggle to shed old identities and embrace the scareforia that leads to the new. In such a way, it is the quintessential Becoming You journey, one into our heart's desires about the lives we lead today...and the ones we must forge to create our tomorrows. 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

Every day, we make decisions—big, small, and everything in between, each one shaping our careers and relationships, and sometimes even the course of our entire lives. And yet, most of us were never taught how to actually make a decision. Instead, we accept the conventional wisdom: "Just trust your gut." Too bad that advice is only right half the time. Yep, research shows that gut has a 50% hit rate. So why not just go toss a coin? Or wait -- there's a better way, and it's so easy too. All you have to do it...press play. Because in this episode, Suzy breaks the simple decision-making system that changed her life when everything was falling apart, and then put it into success overdrive when things turned around. It’s called 10-10-10, and it’s not about quick fixes or perfect choices—it’s about clarity, confidence, values (of course!) and making peace with the decisions that define us.Becoming You is a methodology for finding our purpose. For answering the question, "What should I do with my life?" In this quick and powerful episode, learn how good decision-making can help turn Becoming You's findings into reality. And as a bonus, find out how 10-10-10 was born one very long, very humiliating day in Hawaii when Suzy's kids themselves decided to go for broke. Your own decisions may never be the same.  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 concept of the 'velvet coffin'—a stifling comfort zone where dreams go to pause. Hear personal stories of entrapment in unsuitable jobs and the courage to realign careers with true passions. Discover how navigating life choices can lead to authentic fulfillment amidst external pressures. Experience a journey of self-reflection, transitioning from emotional struggles to transformative connections. Plus, get excited about a new book release and a giveaway for a life-changing workshop!

What happens when work and family demand your attention at the same time? Chaos, guilt, and exhaustion often ensue. A heartfelt conversation reveals the conflict between professional commitments and family devotion. The introduction of the 'Values Bridge' tool helps individuals align their personal values with their career aspirations. Stories highlight the emotional toll and the resilience needed to navigate this balancing act, particularly for parents. Discover how reflecting on core values can lead to personal fulfillment amidst the chaos.

Job loss can feel like a personal death, but it might be a catalyst for growth. The discussion unfolds around navigating the emotional chaos that accompanies being fired, encouraging listeners to embrace 'fun employment' as a new mindset. There’s emphasis on taking ownership of one’s role in job dismissals and discovering personal values. By reflecting on setbacks, individuals can tap into self-discovery and unearth hidden aspirations, transforming endings into beginnings in their careers.

You can want more in life. You can want less. You can choose to take a walk in dark and snowy woods with four crazy dogs, or you can choose to stay inside by the fire reading Jane Eyre. How edgy, wild, and exciting your life is, or how contained, chill, and peaceful it is – that choice is on you. The answer depends on your value of Scope. And the truth is, all values choices are on you. Except the choice to not live by your values at all, and just…survive. In this episode of the pod, Suzy is abducted by aliens and ends up living four months in complete chaos. OK, she wasn’t actually abducted, but she might as well have been, since this period was so divorced from what Becoming You is all about. Tune in to hear what she learned during this time apart from her longed-for self – and what she would advise anyone who also wants their life journey to be of their own design…and desire. The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.com PIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.com Want 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: @suzywelch - Linkedin: @suzywelch - TikTok: @suzywelch - YouTube: @suzywelch_ - X: @SuzyWelch

The journey to discovering your true purpose is both challenging and rewarding, much like childbirth. Five stages play a crucial role: elation, revelation, investigation, refinement, and the unique 'scarephoria'—where fear and excitement collide. Personal anecdotes about parenthood add warmth and humor, proving that both love and challenge shape our paths. Reflecting on transformative experiences invites listeners to delve deeper into their own quests for meaning. Join the conversation on growth, fear, and finding the extraordinary in life's trials.

It's so bad out there, isn't it? There's war. Violence. Polarization. And sometimes, there's our own work too, weighing us down, because it's so much less than we want and need. So why bother even trying to find our purpose in the morass? What's the point? Hello! Here at the Becoming You pod, we're so happy you asked! Because we have an answer to that question, which is, basically, the case for hope, even and especially when times are like these, daunting, and messy, and too darn scary. Tune in to this episode to hear it, and hear too Suzy interview her own best friend, who found a new and powerful purpose after she almost lost her life. 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

It has just 15 words -- simple, clear, and powerful. And the minute you're fluent in it -- which is the exact point of this episode -- suddenly the world starts to make a lot more sense, starting with how you're feeling about life, and what you need to do to make yourself feel that much better, more fulfilled, and more authentic. Essentially -- more you. Listen in, and get ready to transform your world with a new lexicon of values.   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

Discover how Christmas wishes can reveal your deepest values and desires. Delve into the meanings behind your holiday lists and what they say about your journey. Explore personal reflections on loss and the importance of belonging, tied to aspirations for family and growth. The discussion highlights the significance of aligning personal values in both life and relationships, all while introducing a transformative workshop to help clarify your goals. Unwrap the truth about what you truly desire this holiday season!