The True Definition of "Success": Finding Your Career Alignment with Carolyn Lai Moore

SummaryIn this episode, Zarya Rubin, MD, speaks with Carolyn Lai Moore, a career coach specializing in helping women professionals navigate burnout and career alignment. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding career choices, the impact of technology and social media on work-life balance, and the cultural narratives that shape women's perceptions of success. Carolyn shares her personal journey of burnout and the importance of recognizing red flags in career satisfaction. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-reflection and the development of a personalized definition of success that aligns with one's values and aspirations.TakeawaysCarolyn Lymore helps women professionals confront burnout.Work-life balance has become increasingly blurred due to technology.Many women feel pressured to follow a linear career path.Burnout can be a gradual process, often unnoticed until it's severe.Motherhood can significantly impact career choices and identity.Cultural narratives can create pressure to succeed in traditional ways.Self-reflection is crucial for understanding personal values and career alignment.Success should be defined internally rather than externally.Coaching can help individuals navigate career transitions effectively.Burnout can serve as a wake-up call for necessary change.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Career Coaching and Burnout05:37 The Journey of Realization and Misalignment11:30 The Wake-Up Call: Stress and Motherhood14:57 Reflecting on Personal Values and Career Choices18:21 Understanding Emotions and Physical Symptoms18:42 Navigating Panic and Career Misalignment20:00 Challenging the Dream Job Narrative21:24 The Importance of Self-Reflection23:14 Finding Stillness and Clarity24:41 Cultural Narratives and Personal Fulfillment29:14 Aligning Values with Career Choices32:20 Assessing Career Satisfaction and Next Steps34:33 Redefining Success for Women ProfessionalsConnect with Carolyn:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carolynlaimooreWebsite: bio.site/wildlight Email: [email protected] up for Carolyn's FREE 2-DAY WORKSHOP The Next ChapterA FREE 2-Day Masterclass for Women with 15+ Years of Experience Who Are Ready to Design Their Next Chapter OCTOBER 16-17, 9-10 AM PT / 12-1 PM EThttps://www.thewildlight.co/nextchapterPlease like, subscribe and share this podcast with someone you think might enjoy it. And if you enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review! It really does help other women looking to outsmart burnout discover the show.And remember, burnout is not your destiny; it's your wake-up call!Connect with Dr. Zarya Rubin:Sign up for your 1:1 SOS Session and Step Out of Survival Mode! https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/Listen to my TEDx talk about my burnout story: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnoutLearn more: https://drzarya.comFollow along on IG: https://instagram.com/drzaryarubinDownload your FREE Outsmart Burnout Toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/outsmartburnouttoolkit