S02E22: Building a Purpose-Driven Career

In this episode, Karla Gutiérrez shares her inspiring journey from Mexico to Belgium and Luxembourg, navigating career shifts, motherhood, and social impact initiatives. Discover how she built her career, embraced change, and found fulfillment by helping others. Karla believes that success is a mindset and personal achievement.Keywords: success, career, social impact, motherhood, entrepreneurship, purpose, international experience, leadership, resilienceResources:Karla on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-gutierrez-cielo/Cielo - https://www.cieloteam.com/

In this episode, Emilie Pedreno shares her unconventional career journey, from traditional corporate roles to independent consulting, emphasizing the importance of deliberate choices, resilience, and staying true to oneself.Keywords: career reinvention, consulting, independence, soft skills, adaptability, personal growth Key topics;Career reinvention and deliberate choicesThe importance of adaptability and soft skillsBalancing personal life and career decisionsThe value of small strategic movesOvercoming societal and familial expectationsTransitioning from corporate roles to independenceThe role of resilience and self-trust in career growth

In this episode, Ala Presenti shares her inspiring journey of reinvention across countries and industries, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure, trust, and persistence in building a successful life and career. Discover practical insights on entrepreneurship, career choices, and personal growth.Keywords: reinvention, failure, entrepreneurship, career, personal growth, trust, successResources:Ala Presenti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/presentiMoniflo: https://en.moniflo.com/ueber-uns

In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of success often revolves around career achievements and financial gain. However, what if success also meant creating a better future? In this episode, I sit down with Adriana González who shares her inspiring journey from Costa Rica to Luxembourg, highlighting her work in sustainability, environmental policy, and social impact. Discover how purpose, science, and entrepreneurship can drive meaningful change for the planet and society.Keywords: sustainability, environmental policy, social impact, entrepreneurship, climate change, purpose-driven career Resources:Adriana González LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adri-gonzalezluEcoCitizen - https://ecocitizen.lu/Paris Agreement Official Text - https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/english_paris_agreement.pdf

In this inspiring interview, Brian Ballantyne shares his unconventional career journey, from art and marketing to finance and education. Discover how he navigated identity shifts, challenged societal expectations, and found success on his own terms, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and courage.Keywords: career reinvention, success, authenticity, education, personal growth, life transitions, motivation, work-life balance Resources:LinkedIn profile of Brian Ballantyne - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ballantyne-336754/Confessions of a Working Father (Book) - https://a.co/d/0ct7MGQ6

In this episode of Hello, success!, host Bárbara Daroca interviews executive coach Monica Jonsson. She shares her journey from corporate executive to pioneering coach in Luxembourg, and how she faced doubt, resistance from others, and a deep need to reconnect with what truly mattered to her. We talk about the human side of leadership, the importance of emotional intelligence in increasingly complex workplaces, and why even the most senior leaders need support systems too. This conversation is thoughtful, practical, and deeply human. Especially for anyone questioning whether the path they are on still fits who they are becoming. Keywords: coaching, leadership, emotional intelligence, success, career change, Luxembourg, self-development, soft skills, executive coaching Resources:CoachDynamix - https://coachdynamics.lu/Monica Jonsson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monijonsson/The Complete Corporate Coaching Toolkit by Monica Jonsson - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXYZ1234

In this episode, Dr. Sophie Jablonski shares her transformative journey from engineering and sustainable energy to exploring positive psychology. She discusses how sciencebacked practices can enhance well-being, manage emotions, and foster personal growth, inspiring listeners to embrace change and live more conscious lives.keywords: positive psychology, well-being, personal growth, science of happiness, emotional health, career change, burnout recovery, resilience, mindfulness, life coachingResources: Dr Sophie on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-sophie-jablonski Dr SophieCoaching: https://drsophiecoaching.com/ Flourish Financially: https://flourishfinancially.org

In this episode of Hello, success!, Robyn Sotolov shares her remarkable journey from high-stakes government roles to impactful coaching, highlighting the importance of identity, managing transitions, and finding energy in work. Discover practical insights on career change, dealing with grief during a transition, and building a fulfilling life.Resources:Robyn Sotolov on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynsotolov Robyn Sotolov online: https://www.rjleadershipcoaching.com/Keywords: career transition, identity, coaching, government to private sector, grief, success, leadership, high-stakes environments

In this insightful interview, Lídia Plaza shares her journey from studying economics to leading transformational change across cultures and sectors. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, trust, and patience in leadership and personal growth, emphasizing that success is about inner alignment and meaningful contribution.Keywords: Leadership, Transformation, Self-awareness, Cultural Intelligence, Change Management, Personal Growth, Success, Leadership Advice Resources:Lidia Plaza on LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/lidiaplaza-consultant

In this episode, Bárbara sits down with Arthur Salkin, who shares his nonlinear career journey, insights on embracing uncertainty, and the importance of responsibility and authenticity in professional growth. Discover how curiosity, adaptability, and purpose can lead to a fulfilling and successful life.Keywords: career development, nonlinear careers, uncertainty, responsibility, authenticity, entrepreneurship, personal growth, system building, technologyResources: Arthur Salkin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthursalkin