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Navigating Midlife Crisis & Personal Growth With Anna Urnova

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About Anna:

Anna Urnova is a Career Coach helping professional mid-career men stop being stuck, undervalued and burning out in soul-sucking jobs and successfully pivot to thrive WITHOUT starting over or going back to school, and even if they tried many times before and failed...

Summary

Anna Urnova, a career coach, shares her life story of growing up in the Soviet Union, being sent to Asia as a child, and reconnecting with family.

Her experiences shaped her into a trailblazer and influenced her work with midlife individuals.

Jordan Mendoza discusses his journey as a father and his perspective on education.

The conversation covers the journey of Anna Urnova from her academic background to her transition into coaching and helping mid-career men navigate their professional lives.

It explores the challenges, mindset shifts, and pivotal moments that led to her specialization in coaching mid-career professionals.

The conversation also delves into the importance of investing in oneself and the value of professional development.

Anna shares insights on the hidden agendas of mid-career professionals and the need for a bridge to transition from corporate to personal fulfillment.

Takeaways

  • The impact of family history and childhood experiences on personal growth and career development
  • The importance of reconnecting with family and understanding the purpose behind life experiences
  • The role of fatherhood in shaping identity and setting an example for future generations
  • The significance of personal experiences in shaping one's perspective on education and career choices
  • The importance of investing in oneself and aligning professional development with organizational goals
  • The need for a bridge to transition from corporate to personal fulfillment
  • Understanding the hidden agendas of mid-career professionals and the challenges they face in finding a different path
  • The value of coaching and mentorship in navigating career transitions and mindset shifts

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Midlife Crisis and Personal Growth

03:20 Reconnecting with Family: A Journey of Healing and Discovery

09:12 Fatherhood and Identity: Setting an Example for Future Generations

15:26 Education and Career Choices: Shaping Perspectives and Priorities

30:46 Investing in Yourself: The Bridge to Personal Fulfillment

33:26 Understanding the Hidden Agendas of Mid-Career Professionals

46:24 The Value of Coaching and Mentorship in Career Transitions

Connect with Anna:

Website: https://annaurnova.com/

FREE Training: https://annaurnova.com/freetraining LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/anna-urnova-executive-coach

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