Finding Fulfillment in Your Professional Journey, with Misfit, Shivram Vaideeswaran

The conversation with Shivram Vaideeswaran revolves around career transitions and finding fulfillment in work. Shivram shares his journey in brand strategy and marketing, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and being open-minded to new opportunities. He discusses the balance between personal and professional life and the need to prioritize what is important at different stages of one's career. Shivram also talks about the value of saying yes to challenges and taking on new opportunities.  

 

Takeaways

• Career transitions require figuring out what you ultimately want to do and how you want to be.
• Maintaining a balance between personal and professional life is crucial for finding fulfilling work.
• Saying yes to challenges and new opportunities can lead to growth and learning.
• Having a clear understanding of your goals and priorities can guide your career decisions.
• Transitioning into teaching can be a fulfilling way to give back and make an impact.

Follow Shivram on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivramv/

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Referenced Podcasts

• Resources: ProfG Podcast: https://profgmedia.com/the-pod/
• Smartless: https://www.smartless.com/episodes

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:52 Welcome Shivram

06:04 Exploring Marketing in Corporate America

08:42 Intentional vs. Unintentional Opportunities

11:08 Knowing your long term goal and priorities

18:10 Juggling

21:29 Quick Fire Questions

26:42 Closing Summary