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 Background
02:30 The Importance of Purpose and Alignment
04:13 Working Through Misalignment
05:25 Frameworks for Decision Making
06:05 The Journey of Self-Awareness
08:11 The Empty Pursuit of Promotions
09:28 Career Transitions and Personal Learning
12:05 The Impact of Layoffs and Future Paths
15:38 Identifying the Need for Change
16:13 The Value of Coaching and Feedback
18:30 Challenging Coaching Conversations
20:23 Louise's Coaching Practice and Tools
21:50 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
23:40 The Unexpected Joys and Challenges of Running a Business
25:09 Advice for Younger Self and Others
27:17 Changes in Leadership Style
30:17 Future Plans and Exploration
