How to Live a Purposeful & Authentic Life with NYU Professor, Dr. Suzy Welch

In this episode, I sit down with best-selling author, NYU professor, and values expert, Dr. Suzy Welch, to talk about her practical approach to finding your purpose. We dive into the research behind her proven method, “Becoming You,” and the popular NYU class she created to help students discover their most authentic selves & careers through identifying their values. Dr. Welch opens up about her own journey to finding the work she was meant to do, the importance of knowing (and living) your top values, and how she has navigated life after loss. We also chat about the realities of being a working mom, why women can’t always “have it all”, and the importance of female friendships at any age. Plus, she breaks down the “Four Horsemen” that hold us back from reaching our full potential and her simple but powerful 10-10-10 decision-making method. 

Key Takeaway / Points:

• Why so many people feel lost trying to find their purpose

• The research behind Dr. Suzy Welch's “Becoming You” methodology and how she turned it into the most requested class at NYU Stern School of Business

• The breakdown of the most common top values, and the difference between your values, aptitudes, and interests

• The myth that women can "have it all" and the constant balance (and guilt) between work and motherhood

• How she landed on her authentic life in her sixties

• Turning the grief of losing her husband, Jack, into purpose

• The Four Horsemen framework and the barriers stopping you from living your perfect life

• “10-10-10” method for making decisions that are aligned with your values

• Dr. Welch's insights into the most common career mistakes, why happiness shouldn’t be the end goal, and why it’s never too late for reinvention

Read Dr. Suzy Welch's book Becoming You

Listen to her podcast Becoming You

Take the Values Bridge Test HERE

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