57: The energy drain of being in the wrong job and a leadership story of navigating - with Jon Eddy

Go To Grow - with Melissa MacGowan

In this episode Melissa chats with Leadership Development Coach and Mentor Jon Eddy about how he realized that he was in the wrong jobs, the accompanying anxiety and energy crisis and how we dug his way out. Jon was eventually transparent with his boss who supported him to get clear, get strong and design his ideal job. It is possible!

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

🔸 The downsides of taking on roles to tick boxes on your CV

🔸 When we are depleted, our perspective of choices narrows

🔸 We can protect ourselves by focusing on gaps and weaknesses

🔸 Knowing and using your strengths is energizing

🔸 Having 'the' conversation with your boss often goes better than you think

"The instrument of leadership is self, and the mastery of the art of leadership comes from mastery of the self" (Jim Kouzes)

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:

Start today and understand how to become YOUR Chief Energy Officer with this free assessment and resources

Up your inner coach game - access my free 'Tame Your Inner Critic' Class here

Learn more about how to find out what your strengths are 41: Chief Energy Officer Series - EP 2: Know your Strengths

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