EPISODE 1: How to Know If Your Company Culture Is Right for You with Colleen Lauria
In this episode, Colleen Lauria shares her inspiring journey of embracing her authentic self in the workplace, navigating mental health challenges, and building a fulfilling career in HR and coaching.
Discover how core skills like emotional intelligence, curiosity, and thriving amid ambiguity can elevate your professional life, no matter your industry.
Key Topics - We discuss:
- The importance of mental health awareness and integrating personal challenges into professional growth
- Her unconventional career arc from real estate to HR consultancy to corporate transformation
- The role of networking and relationship-building in pivoting careers
- How to recognize if you're in the right organizational environment for success
- The enduring relevance of emotional intelligence, curiosity, and adaptability in a changing business landscape
- Practical steps to develop coachability, embrace feedback, and own mistakes confidently
- The impact of authentic leadership and how to balance self-expression with organizational culture
- The significance of understanding your core values—like freedom—and how they shape career choices
- Managing workplace politics while staying true to yourself
- Using AI as a cognitive tool without losing creative and critical thinking skills
- Book recommendation: The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Mate—exploring inherited trauma and self-development
Resources & Links:
- The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Mate: https://amzn.to/4g0Xjvh
- https://naminycmetro.org
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