169. Sustainable Ambition (with Kathy Oneto)

169. Sustainable Ambition (with Kathy Oneto)

In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, guest Kathy Oneto talks about her book, Sustainable Ambition. We explore the concept of sustainable ambition, emphasizing the importance of pacing one's ambitions, defining personal success, and the need for self-reflection in career development. Kathy shares her sustainable ambition method, which focuses on aligning the right ambitions with the right effort at the right time. The conversation also touches on overcoming societal norms around ambition, fostering a future-oriented mindset, and the importance of curiosity and experimentation in career transitions.

In this episode:

• Sustainable ambition allows for personal success without the hustle culture.
• Pacing ambitions is crucial for avoiding burnout.
• Defining success on your own terms is essential for fulfillment.
• Ambitions can change over time and should be revisited regularly.
• Self-reflection helps in identifying personal motivators and values.
• Testing ambitions can lead to clarity and renewed commitment.
• The sustainable ambition method focuses on aligning ambitions with effort.
• Curiosity and exploration are key to discovering future career paths.
• External influences can shape our ambitions, but we can reclaim our definitions.
• Building a regenerative career involves understanding what satisfies and stretches us.

Information on Kathy:  

• SustainableAmbition.com
• Sustainable Ambition Book
• Sustainable Ambition Podcast
• Kathy Oneto on LinkedIn (in/kathy-oneto)
• Kathy Oneto on Instagram (@sustainableambition)
• Kathy Oneto on Linktree (@kathyoneto)

The Books that Kathy Recommends:

• Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Lecombe

• A Cure for the Common Company by Dr. Richard Safir

• Emotionally Charged by Dina Denham Smith and Alicia Grandy

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