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I’m sharing how I decided to speak with a person who unexpectedly showed up in my world and forced me to confront an uncomfortable truth. I’ll talk about how a comment sparked this conversation and required me to ask myself, am I allowed to accept a compliment from someone I have vilified in the past? What if a person you think you don’t like unintentionally inspires you to do something remarkable? How do you reconcile the two? I’ll talk through how things went and where I stand.To leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSListen to my new podcast, Post MBA PivotTo learn more about me:visit activatepurpose.com visit careermixology.comconnect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing why a recent comment from a peer made me completely rethink a lie I’ve been telling myself and, even perhaps more broadly, challenge a single story that I identify with. Listen as I contemplate whether calling myself a risk-averse or even a risk-averse risk taker may be preventing me from seeing the truth, which is that I am quite courageous. And if I am courageous, why does saying that out loud make me feel so uncomfortable?Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single storyTo leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSListen to my new podcast, Post MBA PivotTo learn more about me:visit activatepurpose.com visit careermixology.comconnect with me on LinkedIn

Today’s episode was inspired by a book that mentions: everything you need to get started is within your reach. I used that idea and extended the concept to remind myself that I have everything I need right now to succeed. So often, the temptation is to look externally, be it a new class, a new person, or a new product or service, to make you feel confident enough to either start something or succeed at it. But I’ll share how embracing and applying this philosophy to three areas of my life has made all the difference this past month.  To leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSListen to my new podcast, Post MBA PivotTo learn more about me:visit activatepurpose.com visit careermixology.comconnect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing why I took a much-deserved break from podcasting and really all things outside of maintaining my day-to-day existence. The past few months have allowed me to heal, reset, and reflect after a year that tested my boundaries. As I start shifting back to my natural mode of taking action, I thought it was important to bring you back and share key moments from the past few months.To leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me:visit activatepurpose.com visit careermixology.comconnect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing how a message from one of my friends let me down a Twitter rabbit hole that eventually led me to the stunning realization that I could choose not to care anymore. I’ll talk about how this aha moment to stop letting other people’s opinions control my emotions led to so much needed mental freedom over the past couple weeks. To leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing how I am carving out my own space to adjust to the new normal in the current environment of the pandemic, social justice, and parenting 24/7. Instead of being filled with anxiety about what the future holds and trying to balance too many things at once, I took this month to reset and focus on the question : what do YOU want Victoria?To leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing how a piece of feedback unintentionally spread into other facets of my life and allowed me to not only find my voice but also finally say no to a request that I would usually find a way to work on. Parenting during Covid-19 is taking on a life of it’s own but this was a breakthrough week where I learned the importance of once again managing life and work on my terms.To leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing how a journey to find a picture led to a rediscovery of the past and reflection of just how far I’ve come.Article referenced in episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/02/business/covid-economy-parents-kids-career-homeschooling.html---To leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing the difference that a couple of weeks can make. My last recording was mentally and emotionally draining and after I said my peace, I decided to get lost in the world of Storytelling and further immersing myself in an online workshop that ended up being my saving grace. The opportunity to connect with people from all over the world gave me the time and space I needed to heal while also strengthening a skill that is very much needed in life: the ability to communicate and connect using stories.To leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing what Black Lives Matter  means to me and explore my own struggles coming to terms with recent events. This is an emotional and tough topic for me to talk about but I am only hurting myself by not sharing and reflecting upon my own experiences. To leave a rating or short review click here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn 

I'm talking about how I couldn’t stop thinking about a passage in the book Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra. It forced me to think about how we are all guilty of holding ourselves back and how if you are trying to make a career transition or reinvent your career, you may be self-sabotaging the outcome. I’ll reflect on my experiences and see where it goes from there so let’s get started.If you liked the show, I would be grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedInWorking Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra

I'm sharing how my daughter forced me to face my biggest weakness and how this past week has been a struggle for me. While I don’t have a well thought out conclusion or a big lesson that I’ve learned, I do know that it’s important to step back and acknowledge that I survived the day, and that is a win itself.If you liked the show, I would be grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing one of the many insights from Seth Godin’s book, The Icarus Deception, that has made me reflect on major turning points in my career. I’ll talk about how I felt invisible at work and how a jolting moment was the tipping point to get me to move on. I’ll also share how looking back, I realize that my perspective and behavior may not have been as helpful.If you liked the show, I would be grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing why I am creating a personal website and thinking about what it means to be a personal brand.  The process has been terrifying, frustrating, and just the type of challenge that I needed.If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn 

I'm sharing how I am coping through COVID.  While I’m incredibly fortunate to still have my consulting income coming in, the uncertainty, being cooped up at home with two young children, and bouts of sickness have left our family feeling anxious at times. On the positive side, I will share how this experience has led me to reconnect with friends and oddly enough given me the time to think about next steps in my own career.If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'll continue sharing what I have been up to for the last few months, which included working, parenting, and traveling abroad for most of the summer. Sounds glamorous when you are on a one week vacation but less so if you are trying to work, parent, and travel with a 6-month old and a 4 year, consulting projects, and a heat wave without A/C. Get ready to hear about a trip that tested my sanity but ultimately transformed our lives.If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing what I have been up to for the last few months, which included working, parenting, and traveling abroad for most of the summer. Sounds glamorous when you are on a one week vacation but less so if you are trying to work, parent, and travel with a 6-month old and a 4 year, consulting projects, and a heat wave without A/C. Get ready to hear about a trip that tested my sanity but ultimately transformed our lives.If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrSTo learn more about me visit activatepurpose.com or connect with me on LinkedIn

I'm sharing how reading a New York times article on pregnancy and motherhood led me to once again be reminded of the quote says, “Do not confuse movement with progress.” Whether you are a mom or have no plans to be, I’ll be candid and share why you need to be vigilant about your career - well before you may think you need to. If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrS For show notes, visit http://www.activatepurpose.com/episode30

I'm sharing how I keep my sanity as an ambitious career and what I call life-driven mom. Whether you are a mom or a driven professional, or both, you will learn my tips and approach to staying sane while also embracing my undeniable desire to do and be more. If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrS For show notes, visit http://www.activatepurpose.com/episode29

I'm sharing how a question I came across is shaping not only how I view myself and do my work but also how I act and relate to others at work. If you have iTunes and liked the show, I would be forever grateful for a rating & short review here: http://bit.ly/2j4mnrS For show notes, visit http://www.activatepurpose.com/episode28