Ep. 50 Self Evaluation with Jen Vertanen

Send us a MessageDo you dread annual performance reviews (giving and/or receiving them)? Do you prefer to focus on what needs to be done versus taking the time to go inside yourself and understand why you're doing what you're doing?  Enter self-evaluation. This term goes by many names - self-awareness, self-assessment, self-inquiry. No matter how you phrase it, though, the bottom line is it plays an important role in your overall development - personally AND professionally.   In this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Certified Life Coach and creator of The SELF Method™, Jen Vertanen to talk about all things self-awareness - even about how it's okay if you're not ready to dive in deep to get to know yourself.   Jen is one of those rare birds that loves both her day job as a software development project manager AND being a life coach ("on the side"). You can learn more about Jen at:  https://jenvertanen.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenvertanen https://www.instagram.com/its.jenvertanen  Or follow her over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifervertanenShow HighlightsWhat I am celebrating this week. 0:02How did you decide to become a life coach? 4:58Blending the career and the calling. 7:51How to figure out when it’s time to put things down. 11:58Paying attention to the words you're using on yourself. 19:37Self Evaluation and radical acceptance. 22:56Self-awareness and self-evaluation. 26:33How to overcome overthinking about flexibility. 28:23It gets super sticky in the how. 32:00The importance of awareness and readiness. 32:55How to turn down the volume on your superpower? 38:13The work is never done. It’s always work in progress. 42:44Connect with us directly:You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromainYou can find all things Louise here.Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment hereYou can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at [email protected] a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program.Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program.If you’re loving this show, come check out the Feminist Podcasters Collective, where creators like us are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change. If you’re looking for new shows to fill your feed, head to https://feministpodcasterscollective.com