Calling Demystified: Crafting a Meaningful Career Path

Using a playful three-circle Venn diagram lets look at what you're good at, what the world needs, and where the opportunities lie. Thats a great place to start when looking at the concept of calling. Drawing from research by Pratt, Pratties, and Lapisto, lets explore the distinctions between a job, a career, and a calling. We also explore craftsmanship, serving, and kinship, and how they relate to work. 00:32 Exploring the Concept of Calling00:52 Defining Calling and Its Components02:44 The Venn Diagram of Calling07:06 Three Expressions of Calling: Craftsmanship, Serving, and Kinship09:43 Personal Reflections on Calling14:14 Navigating Career Choices and Calling15:19 Embracing Career Growth16:58 The Pressure of Finding a Calling17:30 Broader Life Expectations18:42 Realities of Love and Career19:26 Managerial Perspectives on Calling21:54 Sponsorship Fun24:44 Listener Engagement25:19 Final Thoughts and Reflections Send us a text