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What is the Career Equation and how it can help you build your dream career?
- 2024/09/14
- 再生時間： 16 分
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Discover how to find your dream career path with The Career Equation Podcast. Learn how to achieve career success and work-life balance. In the inaugural episode of The Career Equation Podcast, host Erica Sosna sits down with Zoë Schöfield. They introduce a groundbreaking approach to career navigation. Their approach aims to revolutionise how people think about career paths. With over 20 years of experience as a career coach, Erica and Zoë help people find their dream jobs. They focus on guiding individuals toward fulfilling careers. Their mission also includes helping others achieve a healthy work-life balance. Erica Sosna, the Career Equation creator, shares her journey. She says, "I was someone who struggled to find their niche. I knew I was a useful person. I got good grades. I wanted to find my place in space, but finding the place where my unique skillset might work took some time." This experience led her to develop the career equation method. It has helped thousands of professionals worldwide make informed career choices. Zoë Schöfield, a multi-passionate career consultant and artist, adds her expertise to the mix. She emphasises the podcast's goal. She says, "The purpose of this pod is to share the career equation with people. So that you can use it to help you solve your career conundrums, find out where your thriving zone is and make good sound decisions about those future career choices." Understanding The Career Equation Model The Career Equation Model is a simple yet powerful tool for career navigation. It consists of four key components: Skills and TalentsZoë explains, "We want to be able to work in our area of skills, strengths, gifts, and talents that we love to use, we love to develop, and we can't help but use them." Identifying and leveraging your unique abilities is crucial for career fulfilment. Passions"We want to be applying our skills, those talents, to an area of passion," Zoë emphasises that this could be a subject, topic, industry, or way of being that you care deeply about, that energises and excites you. ImpactMaking a difference is essential for career satisfaction, we want to feel and see the results of our work in a way that is fulfilling and meaningful to us. Zoë notes, "It is important that we're using those skills and our passions and feeling like we make a difference." Environmental FitThe final component focuses on finding the right work environment. Zoë elaborates, "We're doing all those things in an environment that helps us to be at our best." This includes factors like company size, location, culture, style, people and leadership. Career Success Through Self-Knowledge Zoë highlights the importance of self-awareness in career decision-making. She says, "When we're able to follow our definition of success and articulate what does matter to us, we do better, we live better, and we perform better." The Career Equation Podcast offers listeners tools and insights to gain essential self-knowledge. This knowledge is key to making informed career decisions. Finding Your Career Sweet Spot By aligning your skills, passions, desired impact, and ideal work environment, you can discover your career sweet spot. Erica explains, "To succeed in an agile career environment, you need to know what are those things. What are the sweet spots?" Conclusion The Career Equation Podcast offers a fresh perspective on career navigation. It provides listeners with practical tools to find their dream careers. It aims to help people achieve work-life balance. By focusing on skills, passions, impact, and environmental fit, individuals can make informed decisions about their career paths. They can find fulfilment in their professional lives. About Zoë Schöfield Zoë Schöfield is a multi-talented professional who brings a unique perspective to The Career Equation Podcast. Zoë, a career consultant, coach, and artist, shows how to find fulfilment through varied passions. Her work reflects the value of pursuing many interests. Her experience spans both public and private sectors. It gives her a broad understanding of various work environments and career paths. Zoë roots her career coaching approach in her belief in personal growth and helping individuals flourish. She combines her expertise in The Career Equation method with her creative insights as an artist. This offers a holistic view of career development. Her talent for connecting with people and nurturing their potential makes her a valuable co-host. She enhances the podcast with her contributions. Resources Mentioned The Career Equation website The Career Equation Facebook Group Email: pod@thecareerequation.com You can connect with Zoë on: Website LinkedIn Instagram