In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda chats with Meredith Mira—career and life purpose coach, educator, and founder of Choice Points Coaching. With over 20 years of experience, including time as a career adviser at Yale, Meredith helps professionals shift career transitions with clarity, strategy, and heart.
They explore Meredith’s path from academia to entrepreneurship, the emotional weight of job loss, and how today’s social and political climate influences our relationship with work. From evaluating employers to staying authentic in digital spaces, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate take on building a career rooted in purpose.
Takeaways
- The political climate deeply impacts job security and emotional well-being.
- Job loss feels personal—even when it’s not.
- Evaluate your employer—don't just work for someone, work with them.
- Coaches are connectors, helping build client relationships.
- Corporate culture often runs on scarcity—recognize and resist it.
- Reframe emotions by focusing on facts, not fears.
- Language shapes self-worth—choose words that empower.
Contact Info
- Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
- World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose
Connect with Meredith
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choicepointscareercoach/
- Website: https://www.choicepointscoaching.com/
- Free Challenge: 5-day "I Hate My Job" Challenge
Sound Bites
- “The story we tell ourselves is the story that we start to believe.” -Amanda
- “If we can remove that spotlight a little bit and shift it someplace else, we might be able to bring it down a notch, get a little bit more perspective, see what the facts are, reorient our understanding and tell a different story about the situation.” -Meredith
- “Feelings aren’t facts, but they are valid.” -Amanda
- “I'm not saying we need to forgive people for things. I think we can start to make it less about us.” -Meredith
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Connection
03:56 Mindfulness and Breathing Exercise
54:30 Wordsmith Roulette
59:17 Toot Toot Time
01:09:52 Wrap Up
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