2. Understand & Be Understood with Kristin A. Sherry

Kristin A. Sherry is an international bestselling author. She has published 11 books, including 5 books for building confidence & self-awareness in kids (that the Zevenbergen boys love). Kristin is a globally recognized expert in the field of personal development, & she is the the Creator of YouMap® which was honored with a Career Innovator Award by Career Directors International in 2020. In this episode, Kristin & I discuss: Her meandering journey from neuroscience through software development, business analytics, operations, learning & development, coaching & leading an assessment company How & why she created YouMap® as a holistic tool to help people understand how they work, what’s important to them, the skills that motivate them & their personality & interests How coaching & guided conversation allows us to connect details, be more honest with ourselves & see possibilities Leading vs managing How & why labels can become barriers, & how our identities are inherited from the authority figures in our lives The importance of deep self-discovery & reflection to ensure we live the lives we want rather than the lives someone else wants us to live Career types The bottomless pursuit of money Kristin’s research on end of life regrets The flawed belief that our jobs should be our sole source of provision & satisfaction vs the holistic nature of life & happiness Her distaste for forced collaboration & how her strengths were misunderstood in the corporate world. Her mission to help people understand & be understood. Kristin’s advice to her younger self: Wear sunscreen every day & don’t sunbathe. You have to live in the body you have. Trust your gut. Where to find Kristin: www.MyYouMap.com Kristin A. Sherry on LinkedIn (in/kristinsherry) Thank you for listening to The DASH Mindset Podcast! If you liked the podcast, please subscribe and rate it wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps other people live more authentically in their lives, too. Learn more at The DASH Mindset website, & download your free PDF to begin unlocking your true potential & the life you want, or find me on Facebook & LinkedIn. I look forward to connecting with you! Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The DASH Mindset Podcast!