194. What Lights You Up? (with Mary Olson-Menzel)

194. What Lights You Up? (with Mary Olson-Menzel) Mary is a renowned expert in career and workplace success. She has 30+ years of global leadership experience across various industries, including media, tech, healthcare, and sports. As an executive leadership coach, Mary works with both companies and individuals to unlock their potential, improving business performance and catalyzing growth. Her methods bring a fresh perspective to business, nurturing teamwork and driving results and success. Her innate curiosity and ability to connect with people paved the way for her life's work: helping leaders at all levels channel what “lights them up” and inspire them to follow more fulfilling and successful personal and professional journeys. She is a part of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches and is a regular Guest Lecturer on career development, internships, and workplace success at NYU. Her book, “What Lights You Up? Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career,” is a National Bestseller. takeaways Mary's career journey includes multiple pivots, showcasing adaptability. The importance of self-discovery in finding fulfilling work. Asking for help can be a strength, not a weakness. Visibility in personal branding is crucial for career success. Leaders should be authentic and human in their approach. Self-care is essential to avoid burnout in demanding jobs. Networking can be organic and should focus on genuine connections. The book 'What Lights You Up' offers a roadmap for career fulfillment. Listening to one's own wisdom is vital in career decisions. Leadership is about understanding individual needs and motivations. Books that Mary recommends: Visualeadership, Risk Forward, Leading with Gratitude, Ikigai Links to learn more about Mary Olson-Menzel and her book: Website: www.maryolsonmenzel.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-olson-menzel-mvpexec/ Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-olson-menzel-mvpexec/   Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!    Check out my website to order my book and view the  videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book.   As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at [email protected]. You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!       If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!