Podcasts about becoming you

Recently, the Becoming You community gathered in person for a special event —  and the questions were as big as ever.This episode features two Becoming You alumni facing different versions of the same dilemma: how do you move toward your purpose when it's either far away… or still a little fuzzy? McKenna is a sustainability consultant by day and aspiring Broadway producer by night. Cole is a filmmaker-turned-professor whose values test with everything in the middle — leaving him unsure how to sharpen the path forward.Hear their questions — and the answers they receive — with candor, joy, and, yes, a well-earned rant about the one part of the methodology people tend to avoid (and shouldn't).If you've ever asked yourself “What should I do with my life?” — and then wondered how fast to run toward the answer — this one's for you. The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You book.Learn about the Becoming You Certification Program.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

This week on Becoming You, we're diving into the heart of it all: the methodology that's changing lives, one purpose at a time. Whether you're a first-time listener or a longtime fan (love you, by the way), this episode is your ultimate guide to answering the question that occupies us all heart, mind, and soul: What should I do with my life? In this foundational episode, Suzy takes you on a no-holds-barred journey through the Becoming You process, a framework she's honed at NYU Stern School of Business and beyond. You'll discover how your purpose lies at the intersection of three powerful forces: your values, your aptitudes, and your economically viable interests. But this isn't some woo-woo self-help spiel. It's a gritty, honest, and scientifically grounded approach to uncovering the life you were born to live. Along the way, Suzy shares two unforgettable stories of transformation—one explosive reinvention, one subtle yet profound tweak. Both will leave you inspired to confront the gap between the life you're living and the life you're meant to lead. And yes, there's also a wacky confession about Joan of Arc (or “Joanie Baby,” as Suzy calls her) that ties it all together. If you're ready to stop running in circles and start running toward your purpose, this is the episode for you. [Repeat] The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You book.Learn about the Becoming You Certification Program.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

We talk to the brilliant Suzy Welch about her new book, “Becoming You,” and her Values Bridge quiz which can tells us how we rank fifteen core values—and we explore why knowing our values is such a key element to creating happier lives. Resources & links related to this episode: Becoming You by Suzy Welch (Amazon, Bookshop) "The Summer Day" by Mary Oliver The Values Bridge quiz The Four Tendencies quiz List of some of my favorite graduation books Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special Thursday bonus episode, we're returning to Jessi Hempel's conversation with Suzy Welch, a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, business advisor, and three-time NYT bestselling author. Suzy's latest book, Becoming You, came out this week, in which she synthesizes her wildly popular NYU course of the same name. In conversation with Jessi, Suzy shares her insights on the importance of values, authenticity, and personal growth. She emphasizes the need to align our professional lives with our deepest values and aptitudes to achieve true satisfaction and happiness. Suzy and Jessi discuss: The importance of living an authentic life How values shape our career decisions The role of authenticity in finding career satisfaction Navigating the tension between personal and professional values This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to find fulfillment and live authentically at work and beyond.

Suzy Welch is a New York Times bestselling author, and professor at NYU Stern School of Business. She's also the creator of Becoming You, a proven method for aligning your values, aptitudes, and interests to design a purpose-driven career. In this episode, Suzy shares how her transformative framework helps individuals cut through the noise and find true clarity about who they are and what they're meant to do. Today we discussed: 00:00 Opening 00:09 Introducing Suzy Welsh 01:24 What Inspired Becoming You 03:02 Finding Your Purpose 07:07 Moving Past the Fear of Finding Your Purpose 10:25 Discovering Your Aptitudes 13:26 The Balance Between Joy and Financial Security 14:47 Finding You at Any Age 16:56 Impact of AI on the Workplace More About Suzy Welch: Check out Suzy Welch's Website: https://www.suzywelch.com Connect with Suzy Welch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzywelch/ Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

Sometimes in life, we choose the wrong path. When we feel like we're living a lie, it's hard to know what to do next.That's where Suzy Welch comes in. She's obsessed with helping people create lives worth living. A professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, Suzy teaches a popular class called “Becoming You,” where she takes students down a brutal, but liberating, journey to live as their authentic selves. According to Suzy's research, purpose is the key to unlocking the real you, but finding that purpose is often trickier than we imagine.I had a blast talking, and debating, with Suzy about what it means to craft a purpose-driven life. In this conversation, she shares with me the difference between passion and aptitude, the reason luck is overrated, and why so many people struggle to know their own values.To learn more about Suzy and her work, check out:her book, Becoming Youand The Becoming You Podcast with Suzy Welch

Every book has a backstory, and Becoming You (published today, heck yeah!) is no exception. In this episode, we go behind the scenes — not just of the writing of the book, but of the emotional excavation and journey of reinvention it required. Told Rashomon-style, this funny, poignant, and intimate episode features the voices of the people who lived the story alongside Suzy: her children, best friend, co-workers, even her trainer. Together, they trace the winding path from personal heartbreak to public purpose—starting with Suzy's interior reckoning after the death of her husband, through the surprise success of Becoming You as a course at NYU, and her deep hesitation about turning the methodology into a book.At its core, Becoming You is a self-discovery method that helps people answer life's most important question: What should I do with my life? And Suzy knew that writing it down—truly doing it justice—would take everything she had.But everything shifts after an unexpected walk in the woods with her daughter—a moment of clarity that becomes the turning point.This is the story of how Becoming You came to be. And it's also the story of how Suzy, in writing it, became herself. The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.com.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You book.Learn about the Becoming You Certification Program.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

Ever wake up at 3am thinking, “What am I doing with my life?” If so, you are not alone—and you are definitely not lost. In this inspiring episode of Love, Happiness, and Success, I'm joined by bestselling author, NYU professor, and former editor-in-chief of the Harvard Business Review, Suzy Welch, to help you get the career clarity and alignment that you deserve. Suzy shares her personal journey of reinvention and introduces her life-changing methodology from her new book, Becoming You. This isn't just motivational fluff. We're talking concrete tools and research-backed frameworks to help you get clarity around your path, stop second-guessing yourself, and make empowered choices about your life and career—without burning it all down. Timestamps: 00:00 – “What Am I Doing With My Life?" 02:20 – Suzy Welch's Story 05:55 – Discovering Your Real Values 14:57 – What to Do When the Lighthouse Goes Dark 29:35 – The 3-Part Framework That Changes Lives 35:23 – The Value of “Scope”: Big Life vs. Little Life 40:13 – Eudemonia and Generational Differences 43:35 – Aptitudes, Personality, and the Enneagram 47:23 – Don't Quit the Job Yet: Is It the Role or the Culture? 52:45 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts I hope this episode inspired you as much as it did me. And I want you to know you don't have to figure this out on your own. Our Clarity and Confidence Coaching pairs you with an expert therapist trained in coaching psychology to help you uncover your purpose, break through fear and confusion, and take decisive steps toward a fulfilling career.  You can schedule a free consultation to talk to an expert on our team. No pressure, just a warm, judgment-free conversation with someone who truly understands. This is your moment to stop second-guessing and start moving forward — with clarity, courage, and real support. And hey — if you're not already following me on Instagram or YouTube, come say hi! I'm always sharing bite-sized wisdom, clips from interviews with experts, and free resources to support you on your journey to love, happiness, and success. Xoxo Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby www.growingself.com P.S. If you thought of someone while listening to this—someone who's been feeling lost or unclear about their career path—share this episode with them. It might be exactly the breakthrough they need.  

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Suzy Welch is an award-winning professor, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. She teaches “Becoming You: Crafting the Authentic Life You Want and Need" at NYU Stern School of Business, and helps people discover their purpose by understanding their values. Welch also believes that happiness is not an end goal, but an outcome of a meaningful and productive life.  She talked to Hoda about how to understand your values, and what she's learned from the death of her late husband, Jack Welch. Her latest book, Becoming You, comes out May 6th.

It's one of the more painful human experiences: being judged not for what we've done, but for what we value. This episode examines why those moments leave such a lasting mark — and why, so often, we end up doing the same to others. Listeners share stories of judgment given and received, and the consequences of not finding the right words when it mattered most. Alongside them, a provocative remedy: a way out of the cycle that strains relationships, narrows futures, and obscures purpose.In Becoming You, the question “What should I do with my life?” sits at the heart of every conversation. This episode explores how judgment can silence that question — sometimes before we even have the chance to ask it.  PIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.com.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

We're told to live intentionally — to take the reins, to choose boldly. But often, without realizing it, we drift. Titles accumulate, opportunities knock, life happens. And suddenly, the path we're on isn't one we meant to choose.In this episode, two listeners — separated by decades — unknowingly echo the same story: ambition deferred, then redefined. Alongside them, four saboteurs of intentional living: a framework for examining how and why we lose direction, and what it takes to course-correct towards a clearer sense of purpose.This is a conversation about decisions, drifts, and recalibration to get to a better answer to the question, “What should I do with my life?” A candid look at how people find themselves far from where they wanted to go — and what it might take to begin again.   PIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.com.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

Series 7 , Episode 7Chris Ross - Hold on to HopeIn this episode Chris and I have a heartfelt conversation about moving forward from tragedy and chaos in life to creating a reality that truly makes sense.Head2heart founder Chris Ross is an emotional well-being coach, author, and speaker who helps women rediscover what truly matters through life's messiest moments.  After her son's tragic accident left him paraplegic, Chris found herself navigating heartbreak, resilience, andultimately—hope.  Her journey became the catalyst for her signature6-step BEcoming YOU mindset program, designed to help others move from overwhelm to clarity and confidence.  With a down-to-earth, uplifting approach, Chrisempowers women—especially in midlife—to rewrite the stories they've been told, realign with their values, and reclaim their sense of purpose.  Whether she's speaking on stage, leading workshops,workingn1:1 or guiding a meditation, her message is grounded, heartfelt, and deeply relatable.  Chris is a co-author in the book IMPACT, which waslaunched globally, and her own book Hold Onto Hope: Finding Clarity Amidst Life's Challenges, a book that weaves personal storytelling with practical tools for emotional transformation. You can connect with Chris here:https://www.facebook.com/share/15YV72BLCd/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.instagram.com/head2hearts?igsh=ems0dG9rY3Eyb2J5&utm_source=qrHold on to Hope Book: https://www.head2hearts.com.au/hold-onto-hope-sales-pageTime Sensitive: For those who'd love to meet their wise woman self, Chris is running a workshop at Qi FlowStudios in Wynnum 10th May 2-3.30pm DM Chris for tickets through her FB page.Enjoy this conversation

There's no way around it: success is hard. It's prized, pursued, endlessly theorized — and yet, remains frustratingly rare. Still, behind many lasting success stories lies a shared set of conditions.This episode explores one such framework: the PIE theory — a framework for understanding what actually endures. Disarmingly simple, quietly complex, and deeply revealing, it offers a lens into the mechanics of long-term achievement. Around it, a set of conversations with five people whose careers are defined less by spectacle than by staying power: Ken Langone, Linda Robinson, Andrew Davis, John Byrne, and Deborah Grubman.No hustle worship. No tidy prescriptions. Just a candid exploration of what long-term success might really require — and what it asks of us. PIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.com.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

Come with us this week as our host Suzy Welch demonstrates how good she is at pottery! Wait, don't. Because she's terrible.Not for lack of trying. She's tried her entire life. And not for lack of love. It's her favorite thing.And that's pretty much the point of this week's episode of Becoming You, the podcast devoted to answering the question, “What do I do with my life?”It's about the things we want to do, and love to do, but shouldn't do – with our careers, at least.Because we can't. It's just not…in us. We're all great at something. We are. But we are not good at everything. Our job is not to resist that realization. Our job is to acknowledge it. And live it. Becoming You is a methodology that is designed to lead you to your purpose, which exists at the intersection of your values, your aptitudes, and your interests.Our focus this week is the second of that triad – aptitudes – urging us to ask not just what kind of work we should do. But what kind of work we shouldn't.It's a eureka that can change everything.Listen in as Suzy describes her four favorite ways to figure out your aptitudes once and for all – for the good of your career.And your life. The resources mentioned by Suzy in this episode:YouScience: https://www.youscience.com/buy-now/Your Hidden Genius: https://a.co/d/fMEJEScRheti Enneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.comPIE360: https://pie360feedback.com    To enter the Becoming You Intensive Giveaway and sign up for the Becoming You Newsletter, click here.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

Lots of people want to help other people. In their jobs. In their lives. In fact, lots of people would tell you "helping" is one of their main values. They only wish they could do it more. How wonderful that is in theory...and how complicated that can be in real life.Every week, Becoming You -- the podcast that aims to answer the question, "What do I do with my life?"  -- explores what it actually takes to find and embrace your authentic life. And each week, we talk about the role of values in that journey. YOUR values, that is.This week, we put the spotlight on two values that often get confused because they're both about helping, Radius and Non Sibi.Radius is the value held by people who want to change the world. They yearn to be a part of big, systemic change -- the stuff legacies are made of. Non Sibi is the value that motivates people who want to help on a more intimate scale. We're talking small and personal acts of kindness, compassion, and aid. Both values are wonderful and powerful in their own way -- but they are truly distinct. What unites them is that they often, well, hurt in their application. How so? We'll discuss. There can be no talking about helping without talking about its trade-offs.To bring this pod and its ideas to life, we visit a farm (yes, with real pigs) to meet Rachel McCrystal, who followed a cow upstate, and never left for the sake of her cause. Then, we scrub in at a trauma unit with Dr. Jodi Taylor, whose Non Sibi mindset fuels her in the operating arena...and at the grocery store alike. Their stories aren't just inspiring—they're a mirror for all of us.Because when you understand your values, life's biggest decisions suddenly become clearer. And maybe, just maybe, the path forward starts to reveal itself.So let's dive in. Pigs, finding purpose, and the inevitable "ouch" of altruism—all here in this week's Becoming You. To enter the Becoming You Intensive Giveaway and sign up for the Becoming You Newsletter, click here.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

What does it mean to find your purpose or to have an authentic life? Are either of those goals actually attainable – really? In this episode of Becoming You, Suzy sits down with bestselling author and top podcast host Liz Moody for an insightful—and at times surprising—conversation about Eudemonia, the often-misunderstood “happiness value” that can make or break your relationships, career, and sense of purpose. Liz recently took the Becoming You values assessment, and let's just say, her results were revealing. We're unpacking what it means when your top value is at odds with your reality and how understanding your values can be the key to designing a life that truly fits you.But this isn't just a conversation about self-care and balance—it's about the hard truths of relationships, the hidden forces that drive our biggest decisions, and the real work of becoming who we're meant to be. Liz opens up about her own struggles with grief, the pressure of professional ambition, and how knowing your core values can help you better navigate love, career, and even loss. Whether you're someone who prioritizes joy or you've always put achievement first, this episode will challenge you to rethink what fulfillment really looks like—and how to start living in alignment with the life you want today.Listen to Suzy's conversation on The Liz Moody Podcast called How To Figure Out Your Dream Career (And Actually Get It!).Order Liz's book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success !Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Check out her substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/.  To enter the Becoming You Intensive Giveaway and sign up for the Becoming You Newsletter, click here.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

Do you know what your values are? Or why they even matter? Author, public speaker, and business advisor Suzy Welch is an expert in living authentically. It starts with identifying your values, which may be very different than you think they are. But once you identify your values, you can start living in accordance with them.  Suzy Welch has developed tools to help you make decisions and find your purpose, from the 10-10-10 decision making method to the Becoming You methodology. We'll learn how these tools can help you make decisions about everything from your career to your personal goals. 0:34 Should You Like Your Work? 6:02 Identifying Your Values 11:30 When You Don't Express Your Values 15:05 When to Compromise? 22:03 10-10-10 29:13 When Values Conflict with Money 35:40 Careers You Haven't Heard Of 40:35 Skill Churn 46:01 Should You Leave Your Job? 50:30 Calculating Competitive Jobs 54:10 Getting an Interview 1:03:13 The Enneagram Find your enneagram with The Enneagram Institute and Upbuild. Find your aptitudes with YouScience. For more from Suzy, you can listen to her podcast Becoming You With Suzy Welch, pre order her new book Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career, and connect with her on social media through this link. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz's book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. This episode is sponsored by: Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first month. LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/LizMoody to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 313. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up, friends, because today we're tackling one of life's sneakiest traps—the B+ life. You get what that means: Good job, decent relationships, maybe even some great days. But most of the time? It's just… fine. And fine is the enemy of flourishing. If you've ever found yourself wondering, "What do I do with my life?" or feeling stuck in the search for an authentic life while you live in a good-enough version of the present, you're not alone.In this episode of Becoming You, we're diving deep into why so many of us settle for “pretty good” when an A+ life is possible. Suzy will introduce you to one of her favorite, wildly effective exercises—the question that rips the veil off mediocrity, a real values revealer: What would make you cry from regret on your 85th birthday? Learn how this is a powerful tool for self discovery and can help you find your purpose in ways you never expected.Along the way, we talk to Paige—a wonderful, successful woman stuck in a B+ life who's got dreams of something still more wonderful and successful. She knows she's meant for more, but fear, expectations, and the fear of "being seen" are holding her back. Can you relate? If so, listen in as we dig into how she can break free—and how you can, too.If you've ever felt like you're coasting when you should be soaring, this episode is for you. Let's get you out of that "velvet coffin" and into the authentic life you were meant to live. Finding purpose starts here.  To enter the Becoming You Intensive Giveaway and sign up for the Becoming You Newsletter, click here.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

This week on Becoming You, we're diving into the heart of it all: the methodology that's changing lives, one purpose at a time. Whether you're a first-time listener or a longtime fan (love you, by the way), this episode is your ultimate guide to answering the question that occupies us all heart, mind, and soul: What should I do with my life?In this foundational episode, Suzy takes you on a no-holds-barred journey through the Becoming You process, a framework she's honed at NYU Stern School of Business and beyond. You'll discover how your purpose lies at the intersection of three powerful forces: your values, your aptitudes, and your economically viable interests. But this isn't some woo-woo self-help spiel. It's a gritty, honest, and scientifically grounded approach to uncovering the life you were born to live.Along the way, Suzy shares two unforgettable stories of transformation—one explosive reinvention, one subtle yet profound tweak. Both will leave you inspired to confront the gap between the life you're living and the life you're meant to lead. And yes, there's also a wacky confession about Joan of Arc (or “Joanie Baby,” as Suzy calls her) that ties it all together.If you're ready to stop running in circles and start running toward your purpose, this is the episode for you. To enter the Becoming You Intensive Giveaway and sign up for the Becoming You Newsletter, click here.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

You don't have to read the news to know that anxiety is everywhere and anywhere these days, endemic across generations and cultures. But where Suzy confronts anxiety most often is in the Becoming You classroom, where her students ask a question many of us have wondered: How can I possibly design my perfect future when my head and heart are consumed with so much worry right here and now? In other words: Can career planning and anxiety even coexist? And if so, how?In this episode of Becoming You, Suzy describes her own early encounters with anxiety and the strategies she used to beat back "the beast," as she calls it, but her recollections are expanded and deepened by the stories and insights offered by Chrissy Rutherford, a writer, cultural observer, and influencer who found her life's purpose even as she wrestled with panic attacks that started at age six. Today, Chrissy, an international traveler, astute commentator, and fashion icon, is a inspiring example of how to live with anxiety, not despite it.  Indeed, it is an exploration of the gift of anxiety where this episode ultimately leads, as both Suzy and Chrissy relate how anxiety changed their lives -- for the better. Tune in to hear their message of power, transformation, and hope. To enter the Becoming You Intensive Giveaway and sign up for the Becoming You Newsletter, click here.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

In this week's deeply personal episode of Becoming You, we revisit one of the podcast's most loved stories -- about Suzy's swan named, well, "Suzy" -- and bring it up-to-date with an ending that might surprise you, because it certainly surprised Suzy herself. But don't get the idea that this episode is about bird life (although it is...a little)...it's more about human life, and the universal struggle to shed old identities and embrace the scareforia that leads to the new. In such a way, it is the quintessential Becoming You journey, one into our heart's desires about the lives we lead today...and the ones we must forge to create our tomorrows. To enter the Becoming You Intensive Giveaway and sign up for the Becoming You Newsletter, click here.Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

Did you know that your gut health plays a crucial role in your emotional well-being and recovery after breast cancer treatment? In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore the powerful connection between gut health and brain function. Many breast cancer survivors struggle with digestive issues, brain fog, and depression—but what if the key to feeling better lies in your gut? We'll dive into how gut dysbiosis contributes to mood imbalances and what you can do to heal your gut and support your mental well-being. If you're navigating life after breast cancer and looking for practical, science-backed ways to restore your gut health, this episode is for you!   What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How gut dysbiosis contributes to depression, brain fog, and fatigue ✔️ Simple, actionable steps to restore your gut health with food and lifestyle changes ✔️ Ten simple gut healing recipes. ✔️ The top 20 gut-healing foods to incorporate into your diet today   Resources & Free Download

Every day, we make decisions—big, small, and everything in between, each one shaping our careers and relationships, and sometimes even the course of our entire lives. And yet, most of us were never taught how to actually make a decision. Instead, we accept the conventional wisdom: "Just trust your gut." Too bad that advice is only right half the time. Yep, research shows that gut has a 50% hit rate. So why not just go toss a coin? Or wait -- there's a better way, and it's so easy too. All you have to do it...press play. Because in this episode, Suzy breaks the simple decision-making system that changed her life when everything was falling apart, and then put it into success overdrive when things turned around. It's called 10-10-10, and it's not about quick fixes or perfect choices—it's about clarity, confidence, values (of course!) and making peace with the decisions that define us.Becoming You is a methodology for finding our purpose. For answering the question, "What should I do with my life?" In this quick and powerful episode, learn how good decision-making can help turn Becoming You's findings into reality. And as a bonus, find out how 10-10-10 was born one very long, very humiliating day in Hawaii when Suzy's kids themselves decided to go for broke. Your own decisions may never be the same.  Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You Book. Learn about the Three-Day Becoming You Intensive, and the One-Day Becoming You Intensive. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

We all start the year with big goals and fresh motivation—but what happens when life gets in the way? Whether it's getting sick, traveling, or just falling into old habits, it's easy to feel like you've lost momentum. But here's the truth: Consistency matters more than perfection. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm sharing how to stay on track even when setbacks happen. You'll learn why self-compassion is the key to long-term success, why small, sustainable steps always win, and how to reframe negative thoughts that stop you from moving forward.   Episode Highlights: 01:45 - Challenges of Maintaining New Year's Resolutions 04:26 - The Importance of Self-Compassion and Self-Love 07:49 - Realistic Goal Setting and Consistency 10:18 - Practical Tips for Staying Consistent 12:44 - The Role of Thoughts in Achieving Goals 19:35 - Embracing Gentleness and Support 21:42 - Conclusion and Call to Action   What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why setbacks are normal and don't mean you've failed ✔️ How your thoughts about consistency impact your success ✔️ The power of self-compassion in getting back on track ✔️ Sustainable habits to reset after falling off course ✔️ Why small actions every day make the biggest difference   Resources Mentioned:

The Becoming You method of purpose-discovery is based on the premise that there's one wild and precious life that we're each meant to live. But it also acknowledges that there's real life out there.Real life is where we too often cede our hoped-for dreams of purpose and joy to the many seemingly inescapable demands, constraints, obstacles and challenges that come with work and family and well, everything. Real life is why so many of us end up living in “The Velvet Coffin,” a term Suzy uses to  describe the comfortable accommodation we can make with a life on pause. “It's OK,” we tell ourselves when that happens. “Sure, I'm making some compromises. Sure, I'm postponing stuff. But this is how it has to be right now.” Right now can last a long time, can't it? It doesn't have to be that way.Tune into Becoming You this week as Suzy talks about how and why we end up in the Velvet Coffin – sometimes without even noticing it – and best of all, how we can push our way out before it's too late. (PS: It's never too late.)   Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

What happens when two forces, your home life and your work life —both central to your identity—need you with equal urgency at the exact same moment? Well, chaos happens. Or guilt. Or angst. Or sheer, utter exhaustion. Or...all of the above. In this episode, Suzy gets into a heart-to-heart with Jennifer, a woman who finds herself caught in a battle between two of her deepest values: her unwavering commitment to work and her devotion to her family. It's a struggle Suzy knows all too well—because once upon a time, she was Jennifer. Her battle scars lead her to counsel Jennifer with an answer you may not expect.Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package.  Social You can follow and tag Suzy on: - Instagram: @suzywelch - Linkedin: @suzywelch - TikTok: @suzywelch - YouTube: @suzywelch_ - X: @SuzyWelch

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're talking about the emotional landscape of disappointment. We'll explore how unrealistic expectations, emotional attachment to outcomes, and projecting our own beliefs onto others can set us up for unnecessary suffering. Laura shares actionable strategies to reframe disappointment, embrace curiosity, and use setbacks as stepping stones to growth and self-awareness.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why disappointment stems from unmet expectations and how to identify them. How radical acceptance and mindfulness can help you navigate disappointment. The difference between focusing on outcomes versus embracing the process. Why cognitive distortions, such as catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking, amplify disappointment. Practical strategies to set realistic expectations, build resilience, and create lasting growth.   Key Resources and Studies Mentioned: The Psychology of Disappointment (Zeelenberg et al., 2000): Learn how disappointment arises when reality doesn't align with expectations, and how it differs from regret. Expectancy Theory of Motivation (Vroom, 1964): A theory that explains how we base our efforts on the belief that they will lead to desired outcomes, and what happens when expectations fail. Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation (Holzel et al., 2011): Discover how mindfulness can reduce emotional attachment to outcomes and ease the impact of disappointment. Resilience Research (Masten, 2001): Explore resilience as "ordinary magic" that anyone can develop to overcome setbacks.   Episode Highlights: [0:01] Introduction: Understanding the universal nature of disappointment. [7:15] Setting ourselves up for disappointment by attaching emotions to specific outcomes. [15:30] Radical acceptance: Seeing people and situations for what they are without judgment. [22:45] Cognitive distortions and their role in amplifying disappointment. [29:00] Mindfulness practices and curiosity as tools for growth and self-compassion.   Practical Takeaways: Reframe disappointment as a natural part of life and a catalyst for growth. Practice gratitude by focusing on progress rather than perfection. Burn your "manual" for how others should behave and accept them for who they are. Set flexible goals and embrace curiosity to keep moving forward even when outcomes fall short.   Let's Connect! If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who could benefit from hearing it. Want to take the next step in creating a healthier, happier life after breast cancer? Visit The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach and explore: Becoming You 2.0 The Four Pillars of Breast Cancer Recovery Better Than Before Breast Cancer Life Coaching Membership   Subscribe & Review: Subscribe to Better Than Before Breast Cancer on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others find this show. Your support means the world to me!   Follow Laura on Social Media: Instagram: @thebreastcancerrecoverycoach Facebook: The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach  

The demise of a job is rarely fun, whether it's by our own volition or not. Whether you've been fired or quit or somehow just eased out by mutual agreement and angst, every company separation is a little bit of a public death, and sometimes a personal one too. That's why it's OK to mourn, it's OK to rage -- for only a bit. After that, the work has to start. The inner work. In this podcast, Suzy shares the four probing questions to unearth what really happened -- and what you should do next. Tune in to find out why and how every ending at work has the power to be transformed into the life beginning you've been waiting for.Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package.  Social You can follow and tag Suzy on: - Instagram: @suzywelch - Linkedin: @suzywelch - TikTok: @suzywelch - YouTube: @suzywelch_ - X: @SuzyWelch

You can want more in life. You can want less. You can choose to take a walk in dark and snowy woods with four crazy dogs, or you can choose to stay inside by the fire reading Jane Eyre. How edgy, wild, and exciting your life is, or how contained, chill, and peaceful it is – that choice is on you. The answer depends on your value of Scope. And the truth is, all values choices are on you. Except the choice to not live by your values at all, and just…survive. In this episode of the pod, Suzy is abducted by aliens and ends up living four months in complete chaos. OK, she wasn't actually abducted, but she might as well have been, since this period was so divorced from what Becoming You is all about. Tune in to hear what she learned during this time apart from her longed-for self – and what she would advise anyone who also wants their life journey to be of their own design…and desire. Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package.  Social You can follow and tag Suzy on: - Instagram: @suzywelch - Linkedin: @suzywelch - TikTok: @suzywelch - YouTube: @suzywelch_ - X: @SuzyWelch

Because we all so ardently want to find our purpose, it's not unusual for people to enter the Becoming You process with the question, "How will I know when I've found what I'm looking for?" In this week's episode, Suzy answers that query with a list of the five stages that invariably lead up to getting there -- all the way there. To the unique place that you were meant to live and work; the territory where you will feel exquisitely alive. Have you traveled through each one yet? Take a deep breath and tune in. It's time to find out.Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package.  Social You can follow and tag Suzy on: - Instagram: @suzywelch - Linkedin: @suzywelch - TikTok: @suzywelch - YouTube: @suzywelch_ - X: @SuzyWelch

In this episode we're going deep into the power of adopting a "future-focused" mindset. Listen in and learn how to balance living in the present moment with envisioning the version of yourself you want to become. I'll share actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and conflict avoidance, helping you create a life that's better than before breast cancer™.   Key Takeaways: Future You Matters: Why stepping into the future version of yourself can transform your mindset and inspire positive changes. Reframing Conflict: Techniques to address difficult conversations and self-expression without fear. Action in the Present: How decisions made today can shape the path to a healthier, happier future. Emotional Awareness: Identifying the hidden benefits of staying stuck and how to move past them.   Resources Mentioned: Free 30-Day Self-Care Guide: One simple, effective step a day to bring more joy and self-love into your life. Becoming You 2.0 Program: An eight-week program designed to help you shift your mindset and create the life you want. Better Than Before Breast Cancer™ Life Coaching Membership: Connect with a supportive community and access group and private coaching sessions tailored to your recovery journey.   Quotes from Laura: “We don't get well in the same life we got sick in.” “When self-doubt shows up, get curious instead of giving up.”   Connect with Laura: Website: Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Social Media: Facebook, Instagram   Tags/Keywords: breast cancer recovery, future focus, self-care, emotional transformation, personal growth, imposter syndrome, conflict resolution, life goals, healing, self-love  

It's so bad out there, isn't it? There's war. Violence. Polarization. And sometimes, there's our own work too, weighing us down, because it's so much less than we want and need. So why bother even trying to find our purpose in the morass? What's the point? Hello! Here at the Becoming You pod, we're so happy you asked! Because we have an answer to that question, which is, basically, the case for hope, even and especially when times are like these, daunting, and messy, and too darn scary. Tune in to this episode to hear it, and hear too Suzy interview her own best friend, who found a new and powerful purpose after she almost lost her life. Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the SuperStar Communicator podcast, where in today's episode, titled "Great 2025," we'll imagine our best selves and make incredible plans for the upcoming year. Join host Susan Heaton-Wright and her perceptive co-host Nick as they explore a spectrum of ambitions, including creative projects, personal development, and communication strategies. We are using the Awesome 2025 Ebook we have created. Download it here Susan aspires to a clutter-free home and dreams of crafting a Chanel jacket, while Nick is committed to developing a new book series and organizing his workspace. We'll delve into the importance of reflecting on past achievements, inspired by Susan's opera singing experience and Nick's creative endeavors in music and art. Expect practical insights, such as daily reflection exercises, creating a "fabulous year" jar, and using tools like Blinkist for quick knowledge boosts. Discover why reflecting on life's highs and lows, embracing creativity, and organizing your goals matter. We'll also discuss travel ambitions, celebration achievements, and the importance of reaching out for advice and connections. Through this reflective journey, you're encouraged to eliminate distractions, find balance, and plan for a truly remarkable 2025. Tune in and let's make it great together! Transcript here Key Topics Susan Heaton-Wright00:02:2000:02:25 The Importance of Reflection: "It's very easy in life to just move forward going from one thing to another." Susan Heaton-Wright00:03:4800:04:05 Topic: The Power of Reflection and Neuroplasticity Quote: "I gave them an exercise to do that at the end of each day was reflecting on how well they've done. And some people call this the sort of happiness thing or gratitude where you choose 3 things that you've done that you're proud of. But I expanded that exercise so that they would really recognize what they'd achieved, what they were proud of, and how they had contributed to those successes." Susan Heaton-Wright00:06:3000:06:44 "Finding Joy in Small Achievements": "I've got this, I don't know if you can see this jar, but it's, a fabulous year, 2024. And in here, I write down on bits of paper things that I've done, and they might be little things." Susan Heaton-Wright00:07:0600:07:25 "Remembering the Little Things: 'That's something that I would recommend to everybody that get a big jar and start this in 2025. And then at the end of the year, they can look back on what what they've done. They might not be big achievements. It doesn't matter. But it's to remember those people you've met and all of those things.'" Susan Heaton-Wright00:08:2100:08:25 Crafting Future Dreams: "Towards the end of December, I start writing things I'd like to do next year." Susan Heaton-Wright00:13:3800:13:52 Resilience and Recovery: "It was great because I got over a really serious shoulder injury and so I was back swimming, driving, doing all sorts of things like that and then I fractured my elbow...That was disappointing for me, but I'll be back in set in January again." Susan Heaton-Wright00:19:1000:19:13 "Dream Big: If you aim for the stars, you might get the moon." Susan Heaton-Wright00:23:4200:24:19 "Summer Travels and Celebrations: I've got I'm going over to Ireland in June, and that is partly for a conference, but also there's a retreat that I'm going to with my husband. I'm going to the Netherlands in, July to do this Chanel jacket, Norfolk to celebrate my mother's birthday with my family, Wales, we've got somewhere that we go to there, and also to Derbyshire to, celebrate 25 years of friendship with a number of people, and all the families are gonna be there." Susan Heaton-Wright00:35:4800:35:52 "Challenge Yourself: So I will be putting into Goodreads that I'll read 50 books." Susan Heaton-Wright00:40:0300:40:08 Embracing Life Fully: "We've only got one life, and it's a shame to let it go through our fingers." Nick00:03:0400:03:08 "Finding Time for Reflection in Constant Performance": "You can sort of not lack the time to sort of reflect on the performances and the production beforehand and see, you don't really get to learn from those things that you did." Nick00:05:0900:05:35 The Journey of a Composer: "As an artist, I think that's one of the nicest things about the, process of starting off and developing your style and that kind of thing, going back to where you started and seeing how you, kind of had initial ideas that, you slowly but surely built up and seeing how you can take those ideas into the future." Nick00:09:1900:09:26 "Reflecting on Creativity": "When you're creating, you're sort of looking to the future and above rather than when you're editing, you're going over what you've done." Nick00:10:5800:11:13 Celebrating Creative Achievements: "Recently, I've filmed and I'm composing music for a short film. It'll be 40 minutes cut up into 4 episodes, and that that will be the biggest score per film I've done." Nick00:14:3500:14:40 "The Challenges of Collaboration: The process of making the projects could have been gone more smoothly, I think, with more experience." Nick00:16:2400:16:32 How to Master CV Writing: "For the more pragmatic writing of job applications, that requires you to be as specific as possible." Nick00:24:5200:25:08 Aspiring to Filmmaker Dreams: "I think I'd wanna become more of a director and writer and become, I guess, it might be against the the rule of it, but become more organized and that kind of thing." Nick00:26:2900:26:36 The Journey of Becoming: "You can go from what you want to become and what you want to achieve out of becoming that." Nick00:28:5300:29:03 Time Management Insight: "I find the more free time you have, the less organized you are or the less, effective use that free time." Nick00:32:0000:32:13 Aim for the Stars: "I want to, further my own writing and create new, book series that I've I've been thinking about, but, I can creatively commit to them." Transcript of Best 2025 SuperStar Communicator Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee. SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence We deliver: ●  Masterclasses ●  facilitate workshops ●  deliver speeches ●  face to face and virtually ●  coach individuals.   Download the Awesome 2025 Ebook here Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work email hello@superstarcommunicator.com look a tour website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your Career Accelerator Checklist here Thank you for listening!  

It has just 15 words -- simple, clear, and powerful. And the minute you're fluent in it -- which is the exact point of this episode -- suddenly the world starts to make a lot more sense, starting with how you're feeling about life, and what you need to do to make yourself feel that much better, more fulfilled, and more authentic. Essentially -- more you. Listen in, and get ready to transform your world with a new lexicon of values.   Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

We're offering a little something different for anyone seeking inspiration at the new year - a bonus episode featuring LinkedIn Editor in Chief Dan Roth on Suzy Welch's new podcast, Becoming You. If you've ever been curious about how exactly Dan landed at LinkedIn, this is the episode for you. And if you're pursuing your own career pivot, check out Becoming You wherever you get your podcasts. The whole This is Working team wishes you a bright 2025. We'll be back soon with more great advice from top leaders.

In this busy time of year we get to 'close out' and get ready to 'begin again.'  These are some of our favorite highlights from 2023-34 around BEing YOU.    Hypnosis, BEcoming You, Be who you want to be, inner child healing, emotional resilience, spiritual growth, ditching shame, embracing identity shifts.  To reserve your spot for 2025 hypnosis certification training and lock in 2024 tuition visit: https://pennychiasson.com/certifyme To grab one of 2 available spots to being 8 weeks of intensive 1:1 for deep shifts to who you want to be, click HERE.  Start 2025 AHEAD of the game with Catalyst. Details for Catalyst and Inner Circle. Have your ultimate year, embody the most aligned and confident version of yourself in the powerful energies of Sedona, AZ at the Ultimate Alignment Retreat.

And that's what you'll get on Christmas, too -- if you look at your wishlist with new eyes. In this episode of Becoming You, Suzy suggests that your Christmas desires -- unwrapped -- are usually big, flashing arrows pointing directly at your values. And to demonstrate that, she takes us through the three things she is hoping to see under the tree Christmas morning, and ponders what they reveal about her heart, what it so ardently wants. What is your Christmas list telling you about your dream of a life? What is it telling you about your journey to make it reality? Tune in and find out.  Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

Career success, life success – you want them, but here's the thing, they will remain ever elusive until you know your aptitudes. Don't bolt! We know that word sounds like jargon. Or like pure academic BS. But aptitudes are real, and you have very specific ones, and knowing what they are can and will change your life. Take it from Suzy, who in this week's gasp-worthy pod (yes, just wait and see) tells us how she learned that very lesson the hard way. Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

It is not uncommon for people undertaking Becoming You's self-discovery journey to notice that the process is, well, impacting their marriage, or even making them wonder if they should get married at all. After all, isn't there something inherently freeing about finally and fully becoming ALL YOU? It's a big question, and here's a shocker, Suzy has a big answer, which includes the best (and only) marriage “trick” she advises — because Becoming You is hard, but Becoming Us is even harder. Want more Becoming You? Learn about the Discovery Day: The Becoming You Experience.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. SocialYou can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchYouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

Sometimes, we're happy-ish and that's fine. After all, we tell ourselves, no one is overjoyed about everything all the time! But other times, we're not-so-ok and sense our lives could be fuller, richer, or somehow more authentic. What then? Suzy takes on that exact question this week when she responds to two pod listeners: Barbara, a successful marketing executive who has everything a person could want in life – except a sense of purpose, and Caycee, who finds herself in daily battle with her conflicting values of financial security and flexibility. Listen in as Suzy sorts out their poignant, familiar, and all-too-human struggles to not just become happier, but their very own version of happiest. You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. Learn more about Suzy's Intensives.Social You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelch YouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

Buckle up because this week the topic is change -- big change. Specifically, we're talking about career pivots, which are not only good for your personal growth, but often necessary for your professional survival. Does that make them easy? Good freaking lordy-lord no! Are you kidding? That's why this week, Suzy talks to a person who made a brilliant and heroic pivot, only to walk through fire before (eventually) reaching his hoped-for mountaintop. Such a journey will probably happen to you too, if your Becoming You journey includes a pivot. But Suzy's interview this week will give you the resolve and courage, not to mention some actionable advice. Tune in for her poignant, funny, useful, and altogether relatable conversation with the amazing and amazingly candid Dan Roth, Editor-in-Chief of LinkedIn.  You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. Learn more about Suzy's Intensives.Social You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelchLinkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelch YouTube: @suzywelch_X: @SuzyWelch

You could fill a library with all the books written about leadership, and Suzy's read most of them (and written a few herself.) But over the past several years, she has developed a new rubric which elucidates the four key "personality clusters" -- e.g. personality traits -- that she believes are the true gateway to professional success. In this podcast, Suzy reveals and explains those traits, and to make them come alive with stories and a bit of lively debate, she is joined by Dr. Ellen Gendler, a world-famous medical leader whom Suzy believes is an exemplar of each and every one.   You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. Learn more about Suzy's Three-Day Becoming You NYC Intensive. Social You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelch Linkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelch YouTube: @suzywelch_ X: @SuzyWelch

It's been a week, hasn't it? No matter your political affiliation, or how you felt about the election, big and raw emotions were everywhere, and, well, let's just say, not everyone was at their nicest. But here's a question to ponder. What would it look and feel like if suddenly, one day, everyone showed up and said, "Whoever you are, and whatever you believe, I love you?" Astonishingly, Suzy had just such an experience the weekend before the presidential vote went down, at a long-planned wellness weekend in Texas. Her report reflecting on this brief and wondrous Field of Dreams experience might break your heart -- or open it.  You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. Learn more about Suzy's Three-Day Becoming You NYC Intensive. Social You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelch Linkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelch YouTube: @suzywelch_ X: @SuzyWelch

Suzy thought she was going to England for 48 rushed hours of work insanity, only to encounter four strangers — and four questions — that turned her trip the kind of self-discovery journey we all need to take sometime in our lives. In fact, you can take it right now, by traveling along with Suzy as she grapples with her unexpected queries -- and finding answers all your own.  You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. Learn more about Suzy's Three-Day Becoming You NYC Intensive. Social You can follow and tag Suzy on:Instagram: @suzywelch Linkedin: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelch YouTube: @suzywelch_ X: @SuzyWelch

It's said the cobbler's kids have squeaky shoes, so could it be life coaches have confused kids with crappy careers? This week's guest, Suzy's daughter, Sophia, is here to answer that question once and for all, and as it turns out, she and Suzy share an intertwined story about self-discovery, self-challenge, mistakes, love, loss, and parenting that might just resonate with us all. Press play, and get ready for an illuminating — and intimate — Becoming You conversation. 

If you're human, you've hated someone. OK, maybe you're special, and you've only stooped to dislike someone, and, if so, good for you. But that's not what this episode is about. It's about the value we call "Belonging," one of the most complicated in the Becoming You lexicon because it's about friends. How we take care of them and how they take care of us, or not. In this episode, Suzy ruminates and pontificates about what Belonging means to her, and how she learned that through her messy and often fraught relationship with her grandmother Francesca, a radical woman who had much to teach, both positive and negative. Also in this episode, Suzy apologizes for a rookie mistake she recently made, but corrected when her old friend Andy shamed her into doing so. Go Andy! Press play to hear the whole sordid story.   Listen to this episode next, for the full "Whose life do you want?" exercise: The One When Suzy Says Networking Doesn't Work

When it comes to getting a job – say, the job of your dreams – you have to get existential before you get tactical. But what's really killer is when you're both at the same time. And that's what this episode of the pod is all about, with tips galore from Suzy on both. Being existential, that is, and tactical. Also this week, the Becoming You values-probing question that makes everyone cry. It's supposed to.

We talk about Becoming You incessantly on the pod, but how about a first-hand account of the process in action? Heck yes, we got you! In this episode, Suzy welcomes former student, restaurateur par excellence, and full-time fabulous person Michael Lopez, who recounts his Becoming You journey, and also recommends a good Rosé, which, don't lie, you need right now. Also on the pod: Suzy and Michael confess: “The one that got away.”

“My goal is that no child will leave my classroom thinking they can't sing. If I have a coworker say, ‘I can't sing,' I'm like, ‘no, no. First, give me 15 minutes and a piano and I will show you that you can. Second, you can't say that because if you say that, then the kids think it's okay to say that.' I'm really fighting all day to prove to them that yes, they can sing, and it's cool, so do it. That foundational skill is just confidence and belief in their instrument.”Bethany Main is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Conservatory of Music and Dance, where she received her Master's and Bachelor's of Music Education. She teaches general music in Kansas City. She also directs the 6th-9th grade choir, Intermezzo, with the Youth Chorus of Kansas City.In addition to teaching, Bethany is a composer and author. She has written her first children's book titled “Our First Day of Music,” featuring an original song. Her piece, “Becoming You,” was selected for the JW Pepper's Editor's Choice distinction, as was her piece, "Be Who You Are," written in collaboration with Ryan Main.Bethany is an active presenter and honor choir clinician, and has presented at numerous conferences and led various honor choirs. She is a two-time Olathe School District finalist for Teacher of the Year, and the recipient of East Central KMEA's “Outstanding Young Educator” award in 2021. Previously, she taught music and directed the Special Chorus at Manchester Park Elementary in the Olathe School district, serving students in grades K-5. During her tenure at Manchester Park, her students performed with distinction at the Kansas Music Educators Association state conference. Bethany is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association, the National Association for Music Education, and the Kansas Music Educators Association. When Bethany isn't teaching music, she can be found running, cross stitching, or snuggling on the couch with her husband Ryan and their two dogs, Pippa and Missy.To get in touch with Bethany, you can find her on Instagram (@mrsmainsmusicians) or TeachersPayTeachers (@mrsmainsmusicians) or visit her website: mrsmainsmusicians.com.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 3 episode from February 16, 2024, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson