S01:E12 - Why Impact Is The New Career Currency | Selina Yankson

Join the Growth Mindset Guide Community. Discover why impact has become the ultimate career currency and how to position yourself for long-term success in a fast-changing world. In this episode of The YOU Review, Selina Yankson unpacks the shift from traditional hard work to measurable impact as the new benchmark for career progression. Drawing from her own experience of burnout and growth and those of her clients, she introduces the Impact Equation—a practical formula for aligning your efforts with organisational goals while maximising your skills and value. With insights on adapting to the age of AI, Selina shares actionable strategies to future-proof your career and redefine success on your terms. Highlights & Themes in this episode - The Changing Workplace: Hard work is no longer enough to get recognised and rewarded, and what to do instead.  - The Impact Equation: What is it and what does it do? A framework to help you shift from overworking to a strategic impact-maker who has the following qualities: Clarity: Know your direction and align it with organisational goals. Alignment: Ensure your efforts reflect what matters most to your organisation. Skills Stacking: Continuously develop and combine skills to stay competitive. Value: Recognise and leverage your personal worth and expertise. Effort: Work smarter with focused and intentional energy. - How to sustain Impact: The importance of repetition, adaptability, and alignment for continuous career growth. _________ Connect with Selina Yankson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: ⁠The Empower Hour: Your Gateway to Clarity and Action | Coaching Session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Leaders ID Private LinkedIn Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Did you enjoy this episode? I’d love it if you would take a moment to write a 5-star review.  Inspiring comments help other great people like you discover the show! And, if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the latest episode or resources.