Career Confidence Series: How Cory Stopped Hustling and Started Living Her Ideal Life

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Hannah Kissel

January 1, 2025

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46

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About the episode

In this conversation between career coach Hannah Kissel and Cory Welsh. She shares her transformative journey through the Life and Work Transformation program, emphasizing the importance of community, personal growth, and setting boundaries. She reflects on her experiences in the program, the shifts in her relationship with work, and the courage it took to make significant changes in her life. The discussion highlights the value of support systems, the need for self-reflection, and the power of effective communication in both personal and professional contexts.

Key Takeaways:

Cory emphasizes the role of community in personal growth.
She reflects on her journey of self-discovery and purpose refinement.
The importance of setting boundaries is highlighted.
Cory shares her experience with Courage Days and taking action.
She discusses the significance of nonviolent communication in relationships.
Cory acknowledges the need for support in professional development.
The conversation underscores the value of introspection and self-reflection.
Cory encourages others to seek help and coaching for personal growth.
She highlights the importance of being true to oneself in career choices.
Cory expresses gratitude for the connections made during the program.

Hi there, I'm Hannah

Executive Coach, podcaster, speaker, writer, and builder of big f*cking Dreams. My mission? To help ambitious professionals build self-acceptance, self-trust in their careers.

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