In this second installment of the ‘2020 Lemons’ series, Michelle and Maria continue to reflect upon the previous year, acknowledging the negatives and looking to find some of the positives therein. This week, they are joined in this exercise by their former co-worker and current Vice President of Global Workforce Technology at JPMorgan Chase, Nicole Miller.
Nicole begins by sharing her fascinating journey to her current position, the ways she helps others find their purpose, and an endearing glimpse into her home life. From there, she describes her 2020 experiences including the challenges, the successes and the lessons she will take forward with her post-pandemic. Our hosts also join her in looking at the need to redefine corporate culture, humanizing each other, and preparing for the future. The episode concludes with a challenge for our listeners and a reminder of the services that the highly skilled coaches at REL Talent can offer. If ever there was someone who could mine some inspiration from the year that was 2020, Nicole Miller is that person - do yourself a favor and listen in to her words of wisdom here today.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
· Nicole’s incredible journey to her current position
· How she helps people find their purpose
· Nicole’s home life
· Cooking during the pandemic
· Her 2020 experience
· Boundaries and burnout
· Her brightest moments of 2020
· The lessons she has learned that she can apply post-pandemic
· Redefining corporate culture
· Humanizing each other
· Preparing for the future
· A challenge for listeners
· Finding your purpose with REL Talent Coaches
Quotes:
“I think we’re all looking for what our purpose is. It’s not easy to find it.”
“I loved working with people and unlocking their potential.”
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it’s not going to change you.”
“Why are we chasing success when we should be chasing happiness?”
“That’s kind of what the beginning of 2020 felt like. Like I couldn’t get a breath in.”
“As a parent, you’re…also dealing with the mental struggles of your child who doesn’t understand…and you’re trying to explain all this while trying to launch a career.”
“There’s burnout because there’s no boundaries.”
“Technology is changing the face of technology.”
“You have to be okay having a semi-permeable boundary when it comes to your work life.”
“Am I 100% present where I am?”
“I think it’s created a real sense of humanity and connection.”
“Social connection doesn’t necessarily have to be face-to-face.”
“It’s created a very self-aware world.”
“Can you be a better person? And if you aren’t, why not?”
“In the past it has just been about grinding, and it needs to be about balance.”
“If it has allowed us to allow our humanity to shine through, that’s a very hopeful thing.”
“You don’t really figure out what’s really important until something like this happens.”
Show Links:
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