Do You Know What Truly Brings You Joy?

 Many people know they should do something about their careers but aren’t sure where to start or how to make a meaningful change. Sound familiar? Last month, I hosted a workshop focused on exactly this—how to gain the clarity needed to take meaningful steps forward in your career.

The first step in any career change is gaining clarity. Without knowing exactly what you want, progress can feel directionless—even if you’re working hard. You might be putting in effort, but if you’re unsure of the goal, that effort may not bring you closer to what you truly want.

During the workshop, we focused on gaining clarity around what truly brings you joy. This is so important yet often overlooked. Many of us have been guided by others—parents, teachers, and peers—telling us what success looks like, often involving good grades, landing great jobs, and having a stable career. We follow these predefined paths without always reflecting on whether we truly enjoy what we’re doing.

Some people are comfortable following the traditional success path. They’re doing well, getting good grades, landing great jobs, and feeling fulfilled. But for others, even with success in terms of grades, jobs, and a stable career, they still feel unfulfilled or unsatisfied. They feel disconnected from what truly matters to them.

The exercise helped participants gain clarity on what really brings them joy. Based on this newfound awareness, everyone created a plan for how to bring more of that joy into their career and life.

“It was helpful to take the time to make connections about my past and bring it to a tangible action item!”

Then, one participant shared her challenge with the group. She had clarity on what she wanted to do, but wasn’t sure how to implement it. The group offered insights, suggestions, and shared experiences, which she found incredibly helpful. It not only helped her, but it also benefitted the group. They shared feedback like, “It’s helpful hearing other people’s experiences compared to my own,” and “It reminded me that everyone struggles with their own fears, and sometimes the answer is just to talk to someone else.”

Does this resonate with you? We’re continuing this clarity journey, and you can join us. In our next session on January 23rd, we’ll take a holistic look at your life, helping you identify how different areas of your life influence your goals. We’ll also explore the guiding principles that define who you are and what truly drives you. With this clarity, decision-making becomes easier, and you’ll move forward toward your goals with confidence.