Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Nicole Serena Silver, Founder of Vekita Personal Development, GROWmyfuture.org and NicoleSerenaSilver.com as they discuss the impact of self-reflection and support systems on success.
Nicole discusses her journey into the professional development space, including her work with high school students through her nonprofit, GrowMyFuture.org, her contributions to Forbes, and her role as an entrepreneurial coach. She shares insights on finding career clarity, self-awareness, and adaptability, especially in the face of disruptive events like layoffs and technological advancements.
Nicole highlights the importance of aligning one's work with personal values and passions, and offers anecdotes of successful client transformations. She also delves into the challenges and strategies for older adults navigating career pivots and stepping into entrepreneurship.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:28 Nicole's Professional Journey 01:28 Inspiration Behind the Career Clarity Guidebook 03:46 Impact and Success Stories 05:29 Navigating Career Transitions 06:46 The Importance of Self-Reflection 10:26 Adapting to Workforce Changes 18:29 Entrepreneurial Insights and Future Plans 20:45 Exploring Entrepreneurial Pitfalls 21:28 The Importance of Self-Awareness 23:20 Navigating Disruption and Change 27:26 Addressing Ageism and Career Pivots 35:06 Empowering Women in Entrepreneurship 38:06 Final Thoughts and Resources
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Hello and welcome to the Needs Improvement Podcast, your regular deep dive into reimagining mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. I'm your host, Nicholas Whitaker, Coach and Co-Founder of the Changing Work Collective.
In every episode, we sit down with thought leaders in organizational health, as well as individuals who've navigated the complexities of mental health, well-being and belonging in the workplace.
Our goal? To dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and ignite meaningful dialogue. We aim to inspire employees, and leaders, to revolutionize the way performance is gauged in the workspace.
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