Ep 123 Unlocking Career Fulfillment through Volunteer Service

Welcome to episode 123, a takeaway episode sparked by my conversation with David Goad on episode 122. 🌟 Key Discussion Points from Episode 122Embracing Transitions: David navigated three corporate layoffs and transitions, dealing with emotions ranging from fear to anger to discovering a new opportunity.Recognizing Your Talents: A chorus of "You missed your calling" led David to recognize his intrinsic talents in speaking, coaching, and entertaining.Learning from Mistakes: The corporate world is full of challenges, providing a treasure trove of invaluable lessons and opportunities for growth.Pursuing Volunteer Service and Business in Separate Lanes: David demonstrated how immersing yourself in volunteer service can rejuvenate your spirit.🎯 My Key TakeawayWhen you devote time and energy to a cause that you believe in, it gives you a sense of purpose. Volunteer service provides a return to you in some way that you usually don't expect. In my own journey, serving as the chairperson for a local high school’s Business Academy brought me returns through experiential gains in leadership, planning, delegation, conflict resolution, and spokespersonship. This experience spilled into my professional life, unexpectedly enriching it.💡 My Challenge to YouIf an opportunity to serve has knocked on your door, have you welcomed it or shied away, potentially missing a valuable, opportunity? Volunteer service may not deliver a paycheck, but it offers a sense of fulfillment, purpose, and joy derived from making a difference. If you’re already committed to a volunteer service role, kudos to you! Maybe, this episode could be the nudge for someone in your circle to step onto their own path of volunteer service.📺 Tune in and 📥 Download!You can listen to episode 122 or watch it on my YouTube channel. Watch the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@midlifefulfilledConnect with David GoadWebsite https://davidgoadspeaks.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgoad/Connect with Bernie BorgesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernieborges/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bernieborgesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernieborges/Email: [email protected] the Midlife Career Reboot WorkbookThis episode is powered by CastmagicRate & ReviewApple PodcastsSpotify Music attribution:Eyes Wide ShutText us your feedback on the podcast.Get the Weekly Fulfill weekly newsletter and never miss an episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.