Summary

In this episode, David interviews Louise Buchanan, a leadership coach with a background in human resources. They discuss the importance of aligning personal purpose with organizational purpose, and how misalignment can lead to dissatisfaction. Louise shares frameworks for decision-making and the value of self-reflection and feedback in understanding one's strengths and weaknesses. They also explore the impact of layoffs and career transitions, as well as the joys and challenges of running a coaching business. Louise offers advice for finding purpose and making career changes, and David reflects on how coaching has changed his leadership style.

Takeaways

Aligning personal purpose with organizational purpose is crucial for fulfillment and success.Self-reflection and feedback are essential for understanding strengths and weaknesses.Layoffs can be an opportunity for personal growth and career transitions.Running a coaching business requires financial preparedness and adaptability.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background02:30 The Importance of Purpose and Alignment04:13 Working Through Misalignment05:25 Frameworks for Decision Making06:05 The Journey of Self-Awareness08:11 The Empty Pursuit of Promotions09:28 Career Transitions and Personal Learning12:05 The Impact of Layoffs and Future Paths15:38 Identifying the Need for Change16:13 The Value of Coaching and Feedback18:30 Challenging Coaching Conversations20:23 Louise's Coaching Practice and Tools21:50 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship23:40 The Unexpected Joys and Challenges of Running a Business25:09 Advice for Younger Self and Others27:17 Changes in Leadership Style30:17 Future Plans and Exploration