If you're at a crossroads in your career, unsure of which path to take next. The once clear career path now feels confusing, leaving you with doubts and uncertainty. Confront her fears head-on. In this episode , Dr. Lakshmi went through similar but her scientist mindset led her to ask better questions—not just to others, but to herself. These questions became a compass, guiding her towards a newfound clarity of purpose and direction.rmed with this clarity, she adopted an exploratory mindset, embracing change and seeking out new opportunities. This led her to a surprising new career path: coaching. As a coach, she shared her insights and experiences, helping others navigate their own career transitions with confidence and self-assurance.
Through her story, she imparted valuable lessons on gaining self-clarity, honing public speaking skills, and embracing an exploratory mindset. If she could transform her doubts into opportunities for growth, then so could anyone facing similar challenges in their own careers.
Takeaways
1. Curiosity and an exploratory mindset are essential in navigating career transitions.
2. Embrace failures and view them as opportunities for growth and learning.
3. Practice breathing exercises, reframing nervousness as excitement, and visualization to improve public speaking skills.
4. Practice self-compassion and self-reflection to gain clarity in career goals.
5. Create a career plan and seek opportunities for skill development and networking.
6. Redefine productivity in terms of fulfillment and personal potential.
00:00 Introduction
01:48 Dr. Lakshmi's Career Transition
03:15 The Situation that Led to the Career Switch
04:50 Exploratory Mindset
07:58 Upskilling as a Keynote Speaker
11:50 Rise to leadership without titles
15:12 Public speaking tips
21:20 Concept of Adjacency
24:40 how to plan carrer switch
26:00 Fulfilled ,Productive life
