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Uncovering Your Team’s Ikigai with Sarah Gruneisen
Manage episode 425742110 series 2828305
Unlock the secrets to leading with purpose and fulfillment as Sarah Gruneisen, a seasoned leadership coach and former software engineer, joins us to break down the ancient Japanese concept of Ikigai. Discover how aligning what you love, what you’re good at, what you can be paid for, and what the world needs can transform your approach to leadership and team dynamics. Learn how these intersections—passion, mission, vocation, and profession—can help you create a more meaningful professional and personal life. We discuss actionable insights on empowering diverse teams, including introverts and those focused on technical tasks, by fostering environments that encourage understanding and creative problem-solving.
Engineers at various career stages face unique challenges, from midlife crises to imposter syndrome. Sarah and I tackle these issues head-on, offering strategies to help leaders understand and support their teams' unique motivations and backgrounds. Learn how meaningful conversations and trust-building can unlock true passions, leading to increased productivity and job satisfaction. We delve into overcoming fear and taking risks, with practical tips for managing failure and encouraging team members to pursue authentic goals. If you’re looking to inspire your team and yourself, this episode is packed with the wisdom you need to make a real impact.
Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgruneisen/
Check out Sarah's Coaching Offerings:
https://www.avagasso.com/
What is Ikigai?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai
Join the Alliance! 👇
Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within
Chapters
1. Uncovering Your Team’s Ikigai with Sarah Gruneisen (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Leadership Through Ikigai (00:00:06)
3. Empowering Engineers Through Leadership Discovery (00:09:00)
4. Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks (00:23:28)
83 episodes
Manage episode 425742110 series 2828305
Unlock the secrets to leading with purpose and fulfillment as Sarah Gruneisen, a seasoned leadership coach and former software engineer, joins us to break down the ancient Japanese concept of Ikigai. Discover how aligning what you love, what you’re good at, what you can be paid for, and what the world needs can transform your approach to leadership and team dynamics. Learn how these intersections—passion, mission, vocation, and profession—can help you create a more meaningful professional and personal life. We discuss actionable insights on empowering diverse teams, including introverts and those focused on technical tasks, by fostering environments that encourage understanding and creative problem-solving.
Engineers at various career stages face unique challenges, from midlife crises to imposter syndrome. Sarah and I tackle these issues head-on, offering strategies to help leaders understand and support their teams' unique motivations and backgrounds. Learn how meaningful conversations and trust-building can unlock true passions, leading to increased productivity and job satisfaction. We delve into overcoming fear and taking risks, with practical tips for managing failure and encouraging team members to pursue authentic goals. If you’re looking to inspire your team and yourself, this episode is packed with the wisdom you need to make a real impact.
Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgruneisen/
Check out Sarah's Coaching Offerings:
https://www.avagasso.com/
What is Ikigai?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai
Join the Alliance! 👇
Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within
Chapters
1. Uncovering Your Team’s Ikigai with Sarah Gruneisen (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Leadership Through Ikigai (00:00:06)
3. Empowering Engineers Through Leadership Discovery (00:09:00)
4. Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks (00:23:28)
83 episodes
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