Ever wondered about the difference between change and transformation? While change is external, transformation is a profound internal shift that redefines who you are. Mastering it can unlock the life you truly desire.

Leadership coach Preethi Subramanian, who transitioned from chartered accountant to IT security professional to leadership coach, and moved between India, Switzerland, and Singapore, discovered that transformation isn't an event, but a culmination of consciously navigated transitions.

Preethi's powerful framework helps maintain direction during life's "messy middle" moments. Her internal compass uses purpose-aligned questions: Why make this change? How does it honor your values? Where does it lead in relation to your vision? When is the right timing? This keeps you grounded even when the path is unclear.

A key insight is the growth-versus-security dilemma. Prioritizing growth, expanding capabilities and perspectives, ultimately yields greater rewards than clinging to comfort. This aligns with Maslow's hierarchy: self-actualization happens when you venture beyond your comfort zone.

The ultimate reward is freedom of choice—the power to create a life aligned with your deepest values. This freedom is transformation's greatest gift.

Ready to transform your life? Growth awaits, and your next breakthrough might be just one conscious transition away.

Connect with Preethi: preethi@masterscollectiveservices.com or on LinkedIn

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Feeling a persistent inner pull toward something different, even amidst external success? Join us for an insightful conversation with Executive Leadership Coach Gusti Clark about the power of personal and professional evolution.

Gusti's seemingly diverse career in nonprofit, tech, HR, biotech, government, and entrepreneurship reveals a purposeful journey guided by intuition and a mission to help others navigate major life transitions. "I've come to realize that all those things together have actually been connected," she explains, "I was evolving in what I was doing the whole time."

Notably, Gusti bravely followed internal nudges for growth, even when uncomfortable. She describes reaching conventional success in her dream job yet feeling unfulfilled. "I'm capable of so much more," she thought. "I didn't know what, but I knew I had more to give." This vulnerability opens a key discussion about defining success through alignment, not just achievement.

For those considering their own evolution, Gusti offers three practical tips: reframe challenges, process emotions creatively, and remember that change happens—you choose whether to shape it. Importantly, she reminds us: "No matter your job or where you work, you're still a person before and after that.

Ready to explore your own evolution? Listen to this episode, then connect with Gusti Clark to learn about her upcoming book, "No One is Coming to Save You: How to Find Source Within."

Want to know more about Gusti Clark - https://linktr.ee/gusticlark

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In this episode of What Makes Us..., Dr. Alvin Sturdivant, Vice President of Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence at the University of Portland, guides a profound exploration into the evolving journey of meaning-making, rooted in our connections to family, faith, community, and history. He recounts how his grandmother instilled an early understanding of self-defined purpose, a foundation strengthened by his Pentecostal spirituality, providing enduring resilience.

Dr. Sturdivant emphasizes the interconnectedness of this search, highlighting how we build upon the legacies of past generations, transforming meaning-making from an individual pursuit to a shared endeavor relevant to today's challenges. His insights extend to the power of bridging divides, illustrating how meaningful relationships can blossom from open-mindedness. Offering valuable guidance for educators, parents, and community leaders, he underscores the importance of cultivating critical thinking and exposure to diverse perspectives in young people, empowering them to navigate an increasingly complex world and forge their own authentic meaning.

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