Astrid Baumgardner on Coaching Creatives: How to Find Your Most Fulfilling Career Path as an Artist

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Have you ever felt stuck in a career that doesn't resonate with you? With an exciting transition from law to career coaching, our guest Astrid Baumgartner has plenty of wisdom to share, having journeyed through such a change herself. Her invaluable insights from her book, Creative Success Now, are a beacon for those seeking authenticity and fulfillment in their professional lives.
What if you could uncover your own strengths and values, and align them with your career choices? We talk with Astrid about about taking a strengths assessments, her real-life students' paths to fulfillment, and the role that just plain 'happiness' plays in achieving your goals. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, personal stories and practical tools for self-discovery and success!
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Mentioned in this episode:

Astrid's website: https://www.astridbaumgardner.com/

...and her book: Creative Success Now : https://www.astridbaumgardner.com/book
The 'High 5' strengths assessment: https://high5test.com/
The CliftonStrengths Test: https://high5test.com/cliftonstrengths-free/

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Chapters

1. Announcement (00:00:00)

2. Authenticity and Career Transitions (00:12:56)

3. Importance of Dreams, Mindset, Happiness (00:22:59)

4. The Importance of Strengths Assessment (00:32:34)

5. Discovering Values and Aligning Life (00:36:31)

6. Creativity and Collaboration in the Arts (00:45:11)