Listening Inward: Heather MacDonald on Inner Wisdom & Choosing Yourself.

In this episode,Neelam welcomes Heather MacDonald, founder of Contemplating Life Choices, a coaching and leadership development practice aimed at supporting diverse women and mothers dealing with burnout and career transitions. Heather shares her journey and expertise in helping clients get unstuck and take actionable steps towards their goals. With a background in strategy and communications, she discusses her role in revitalizing initiatives like the Women in Tech program in Utah and her current position at Pluralsight, where she aids Fortune Global 500 companies in developing scalable learning strategies. The conversation touches on the challenges of motherhood, personal growth, and the importance of creating supportive environments for women in the workforce. 

"If we're constantly seeking external validation, you're never going to find it because the bar is always going to raise."

Notes:

[00:03:02] Midlife career transitions for women.

[00:08:03] Challenges faced by working moms.

[00:14:18] Prioritizing impactful work.

[00:20:33] Education vs. Experience in Careers.

[00:27:43] Choosing yourself and self-worth.

[00:36:08] Legacy and personal choice.

[00:42:28] Body signals of burnout.

[00:47:30] High performance and burnout.

[00:48:20] Unfulfilled positions and stability.

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