In the 14th episode of Success Unscripted, Christine Raby and host, Sara Roberts, tackle the often misunderstood career advice of "follow your passion." They explore why this guidance might not always be beneficial and emphasize the value of exploring new activities to discover what genuinely energizes you at work.

Sara and Christine discuss how leaders can actively shape their professional journeys by identifying knowledge gaps and filling them diligently. Christine also explains how aligning with your boss’s priorities can be a strategic move for career advancement. They discuss the benefits of setting clear personal boundaries and intentionally choosing projects that meet your standards of excellence, helping maintain a healthy work-life balance.

In the final segment of this episode, Sara and Christine address the role of emotions in the workplace. They argue that showing emotions can be a professional strength, encouraging an effective way to manage and channel feelings to foster better workplace relationships. They also address the negative impact of adhering to traditional masculine behaviors, discussing how this pressure can hinder both personal well-being and career growth.

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In Episode 13 of Success Unscripted, Julie Fox shares her experience of being laid off while on maternity leave and how it led her to make a career change into tech.

Julie emphasizes the importance of mindset and turning negative experiences into positive opportunities. She also highlights the benefits of joining an early-stage startup and the accelerated career growth it can offer.

Julie also shares her journey of building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome, leaning on mentors who have helped shape her career. She talks about finding support in the LinkedIn community, and how embracing challenges and having a growth mindset have contributed to her personal and professional growth.

In this episode of Success Unscripted, we have special guest Andrew Marks, Co-founder of SuccessCoaching, which offers the only accredited Customer Success certification in the world. They’ve amassed an impressive 30,000 students in 92 countries and have issued 20,000 certifications. Use code SRLAUNCH39 to get their Tier 1 solo course for $39 (a $99 value!)