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Career Expert Ken Coleman: Find a Job of Purpose (ep. 400)

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According to a recent Monster.com survey, 95% of workers are thinking about quitting their jobs. Coined as "the Great Resignation", millions of Americans are searching for more happiness, fulfillment and flexibility after facing burnout and lack of growth opportunities.

Ken Coleman, bestselling author of From Paycheck to Purpose and career expert, shares how to discover meaningful work and practical steps to make it a reality.

If you or someone you know is looking to go from a day job to a dream job, this episode is for you.

SHOW NOTES:

  • Get clear with what you were born to do by aligning your talent, passion and mission.
  • Develop a purpose statement. It provides clarity, confidence and courage to be what you were meant to be. 
  • "When we find opportunities to serve others, we are making investments with no idea of the return. Look for opportunities to pour into the lives of others."
  • Seven stages to discovering and doing work that gives you both a great income and big impact:
    1. Get clear 
    2. Get qualified 
    3. Get connected
    4. Get started 
    5. Get promoted 
    6. Get your dream job
    7. Give yourself away to work like no one else
  • Get a copy of Ken Coleman's From Paycheck to Purpose here and The Proximity Principle here.