Career Coaching Insights

The speaker shares their journey from a career in national security to becoming a career coach. They emphasize the importance of aligning work with personal identity and introduce three key questions to help individuals discover their authentic career paths: 'What am I good at?', 'What do people tell me I'm good at?', and 'What's holding me back?'. The speaker encourages self-reflection, seeking feedback, and addressing personal fears to unlock one's true potential.

What career did the speaker initially aspire to before becoming a career coach?

• A spy

• A doctor

• A teacher

• A lawyer

What is the first key question the speaker suggests asking to find an authentic career?

• What is my passion?

• What am I good at?

• What do I want to achieve?

• What are my hobbies?

According to the speaker, why might choosing a major based on interest not guarantee career success?

• Majors are not important

• Interest does not equal skill

• Interests can change over time

• All careers require the same skills

What personal experience did the speaker share to illustrate the challenge of aligning passion with career?

• Starting a business

• Working as a teacher

• Running a program for the Pentagon

• Becoming a doctor

What is the second key question the speaker suggests asking to discover one's career path?

• What do people tell me I'm good at?

• What are my weaknesses?

• What is my dream job?

• What are my favorite subjects?

How did the speaker help friends with their career paths?

• By finding them jobs

• By writing their resumes

• By providing career advice

• By offering financial support

What is the third key question the speaker suggests asking to overcome career obstacles?

• What is holding me back?

• What are my strengths?

• What is my dream job?

• What are my goals?

According to the speaker, how many thoughts do we have each day?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 70,000

• 100,000

What does the speaker suggest doing to overcome fear-based thoughts?

• Avoid thinking about them

• Discuss them with friends

• Write them down

• Ignore them

What is the speaker's final advice for embracing a fulfilling career?

• Follow your passion blindly

• Seek help and ask questions

• Avoid taking risks

• Focus only on financial gain