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Build Your Purpose on Compassion and Connecting 💓
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​ Hey Reader - Are you someone who has a mixed bag of professional experiences? You may be more equipped to pivot than you think—that's what happened for Joanna Patchett. Joanna dreamed of spending her life as an actress. However, after completing a double major in English and Drama, she wound up spending the next decade trying to find the right path. On the one hand, she was steadily employed. Still, jobs such as teaching English, being a dental assistant, or leading yoga classes felt like a professional dead end. She decided to shake things up by enrolling in an accelerated one-year nursing program. Shortly after graduation, COVID hit. Despite the long days, the emotional bonds with her patients and coworkers led her to fall in love with nursing. Now she's transitioned into a career as a hospice nurse case manager. Do you want to hear what sets Joanna apart? Her diverse lived experience. It turns out that the jobs that seemed small at the time added up to something significant. ​She remarked, "When it comes to changing your life, you sometimes have to decide to change. Once you do, almost anything is possible. Everything you do contributes to who you are now. Ironically, my yoga, acting, and teaching training gave me the ability to stay grounded, present, and in the moment. Not one part of your journey, even if you're not sure what you're doing, or where it's going to lead you, is ever wasted. You're never late. You've simply not arrived yet." Make Emotional Intelligence Your Secret WeaponIn the September series, Pivot with Purpose, we're discussing how you can take charge of your next chapter by using your favorite people skills. You might be thinking, Wait a minute—I'm a Type A, GSD kind of person. If "purpose" means being a compassionate softie, count me out! If you're skeptical that you can simultaneously stand on business and practice emotional intelligence, then take a walk down memory lane. Remember the colleague who shared the load when a deadline was looming? Someone who really listened to your feedback? Or the manager who cut you slack when you went through a rough time? These examples demonstrate why understanding what matters to people isn't performative. It's an essential, marketable skill. Likewise, you can bring your purpose to life by combining critical thinking and EQ. Here are three mindset swaps to get you started: It's simple: Having purpose translates to having impact. So, kickstart your pivot by building your purpose on compassion and connecting. All the best, Michelle Mains ​ Keep the Soul Boss inspiration going!
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