passionandpurpose

Cup Of Jo: Debunking The Myth Of Passion & Purpose

Cup Of Jo: Debunking The Myth Of Passion & Purpose

We may have done ourselves a great disservice by overemphasizing the notion that only efforts that resonate with our deepest desires and highest purpose are worth pursuing. Not everyone knows (or even has) one specific passion that they should dedicate themselves to fulfilling. Sometimes, in work, in particular, doing a task or job well, being fairly compensated for it, and working with people you respect (and who respect you!) is more than enough. However, if you want to give finding purpose and passion a go, it may require looking back -- at moments when you felt joyful, fulfilled, or found meaning. Therein you can find clues that point towards the right direction.

Cup of Jo: The Impact You Want To Make

Cup of Jo: The Impact You Want To Make

Everything we do creates a ripple.  And yet, we often wonder if our efforts bring about any difference in the world. While the answer is always yes, the more important question to answer is, "What is that difference?" or better, "What difference do we want to make?"   One of the reasons I refer to my coaching as integrative is that I believe strongly that tapping into our whole selves is the best way to bring all of our gifts forward.

In that spirit, here is my story about how I came to understand the difference I wanted to make (for my clients and in the world) and why it's so important that we are intentional about the impact we seek to have.

Cup of Jo: Where I Love To Make A Difference

Cup of Jo: Where I Love To Make A Difference

If you've been lucky enough to create a career where your skills and passion are best leveraged, don't forget to periodically reconnect with the reasons why you chose this path. And if not, there's no better time than the present to tap into your unique capabilities and your values, and to consider if there is anything you can do right now to align your vision with your reality.