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Published Feb 17, 2020

#073: Love Your Mondays with Makenzie Chilton

Makenzie Chilton, a former prison counselor turned career coach, invites listeners to transform their workweek by finding purpose and self-alignment, while offering innovative strategies for career transitions to achieve a fulfilling and lifestyle-driven career.
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  • Presence

    In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to lose sight of our personal needs and desires. and discuss the importance of becoming present and self-aware to reconnect with what truly matters 1. They emphasize that life events, such as health scares or job losses, serve as reminders to focus on ourselves and our passions. invites listeners to embrace these moments as opportunities for growth:

    This is just an invitation to remember that you matter, that your feelings matter, that what you want matters.

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    By acknowledging these invitations to presence, we can begin to align our lives with our true desires and values 2.

       

    Setbacks

    shares her journey from working as a counselor for high-risk offenders to founding Love Your Mondays, highlighting the setbacks she faced along the way 3. After being laid off twice, she experienced a pivotal moment that led her to reevaluate her career path. This turning point inspired her to help others find their purpose and love their work. reflects on the importance of embracing change:

    What a beautiful beginning to a journey. To a different journey. And you don't know where it's going to take you.

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    Her story illustrates how setbacks can be transformative, leading to new opportunities and personal growth 4.

       

    Change

    Embracing change is crucial for aligning with one's passions. discusses the importance of adopting new mindsets and having open conversations with loved ones about personal growth 5. She emphasizes the need to let go of limiting beliefs and engage in discussions that invite others to be part of the journey. shares her own experience of leaving a secure government job to pursue her passion:

    I will not be happy if I stay here. And this was another government job. This is a policy job.

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    By embracing change and taking calculated risks, individuals can create fulfilling careers and lives that resonate with their true selves 6.

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