Finding Your Path to Career Nourishment with Faye McCray

The Happy at Work Podcast

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In this conversation, Faye McCray shares her journey from practicing law to media and consulting, exploring how career transitions and authentic storytelling can lead to more nourishing work. She discusses the importance of recognizing when work environments no longer serve us, the power of taking calculated risks, and how sharing our authentic stories can create deeper connections in our professional lives.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to recognize when your career needs a pivot and strategies for making bold transitions
• Why authentic storytelling can be a powerful tool for building professional connections
• The importance of viewing work relationships as mutually beneficial transactions
• Ways to reframe resilience and set healthy boundaries in your career
• How generational perspectives influence our relationship with work

Quotable Moment:
"Work is inherently transactional... if you're just giving, you're empty. It's about reconfronting that transaction and making sure that you're getting as much as you're giving." - Faye McCray
Practical Takeaway:
When considering career changes or feeling burnt out, ask yourself "What if it all works out?" instead of catastrophizing. Take inventory of your skills, savings, and support system. Remember that your work should nourish you, not just drain you - and it's okay to make changes when that balance isn't right.
Resources Mentioned:

• "What If It All Works Out?" Newsletter on Substack
• Vision boarding as a career planning tool via BetterUp

Connect With Our Guest:

• Faye McCray | LinkedIn

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And don't forget to check out our previous episodes for more tips and strategies to boost your workplace happiness. You can find them on your favorite podcast platform or on our website.
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Stay inspired, stay motivated, and stay happy at work!