What I Learned in 3 Years of Searching For Purpose | E100

What I Learned in 3 Years of Searching For Purpose | E100

100 episodes in 3.5 years of Working Towards our Purpose, and here's what I learned. In this special 100th episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I share the most important lessons I've learned since starting this podcast over 3 years ago. I discuss the challenges and breakthroughs of my journey, from feeling lost to discovering truly meaningful work and authentic community. You'll hear my honest reflections on the difference I've seen in my own life since leaving the corporate handcuffs. Transitioning away from a traditional career path I've navigated purpose, mental health, and made it a priority to find my authentic voice. This episode is for anyone who hears that voice in their head asking for something more. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: * 00:00 – Check In * 01:00 – Purpose * 02:10 – Why I Started  * 03:17 – Leaving Corporate * 04:44 – Impactful Interviews * 08:14 – Shifting from Entrepreneurship to Personal Purpose * 12:47 – Internal Growth and Mental Health * 18:32 – Journey as a Creator * 22:34 – Appreciation for Listeners * 24:22 – The Power of Small Community Impact * 27:23 – Community Spaces * 28:56 – The Value of Authentic Work Over Comfort * 31:33 – How to Support  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * Life after leaving corporate America * The importance of self-discovery, mental health, and authentic living * Building a community through a podcast * Personal growth through letting go  * Creating meaningful connections * Strategies for finding purpose and fulfillment outside traditional career paths * The power of impacting local communities * Reflections on podcast growth, reaching international listeners, and future intentions  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/] Feedback Form WTOP.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/]

How To Stop Feeling Confused at Work | E99

Have you ever felt confused at your corporate job? Or even like your boss has been gaslighting you? Today we discuss this very issue and how unfair treatment is far too common in the corporate setting. I'll discuss practical strategies that anyone struggling with feeling confused at work can use to protect themselves and regain clarity. You shouldn't have to live in confusion. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Check In 00:53 – Are You Feeling Confused at Work? 01:50 – Recognizing Confusion in a Corporate Settings 02:43 – You're a Good Employee, But Get Treated Unfairly 03:28 – My Personal Experience in Corporate America 05:03 – Processing Unfair Treatment 06:36 – Advice That Didn't Work for Me 07:47 – Why Corporate Confusion Happens 08:25 – Write Everything Down 10:25 – Talk to a Third Party 12:07 – The Common Sense Drawer 13:16 – Soften Your Inner Critic  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * Learn how to stop feeling confused at work * Discover why intentional confusion and gaslighting is so common * Discussing unfair corporate treatment * Understand the importance of writing everything down  * Find out why talking about it matters * Overcoming confusion at work and how to regain clarity * Use these 2 steps to protect your mental health  * Take back control of your workplace experience  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/] Feedback Form WTOP.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/]

I Don't Want To Be A High Achiever Anymore | E98

What if you didn't see yourself as a high achiever anymore? What would happen? How would you feel? That's what we talk about in today's episode of Working Towards Our Purpose. I open up about letting go of the identity of "high achiever" and replacing it with peace, calm, and self-compassion instead of the relentless hustle. If you've ever struggled with burnout, the constant pressure to succeed, or the urge to always be productive, this conversation is for you. I share my personal experiences, mindset shifts, and practical reflections on how giving yourself permission to not always do, can spark new purpose and clarity. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 Check In 01:13 The ‘High Achiever’ Identity 03:33 The Downside of Constant Productivity 04:43 Burnout, Self-Comparison, & Restlessness 06:20 Importance of Relaxing  07:44 Breaking Old High Achiever Patterns 09:00 Choosing Calm Over Chaos 10:25 Simple Moments of Rest & Reflection 12:19 The Difference Between Rest and Numbing Out 13:24 Letting Go & Moving Forward  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * How to let go of being a high achiever * Finding more calm and clarity in daily life * Constant productivity and comparison taking a toll on mental health * Redefining what success means  * Prioritizing rest, self-compassion, and inner calm * High achiever identity tied with self-worth * Breaking the cycle of overachievement * Giving yourself permission to just "be" instead of always "doing"  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/] Feedback Form WTOP.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/]

Overcoming The Fear of Making The Wrong Decision: How to Stop Overthinking | E97

Have you ever been afraid you're making the wrong decision? Does being afraid of making the wrong decision, keep you from making a decision? In this episode, we dive into overcoming the fear of making the wrong choice. We discuss how to tell if you're choices are going to be right for you. Learn how to start trusting your inner voice, even when there's lots of outside influence. We'll talk about how to make the decision that's right for you using your internal alignment when navigating tough choices. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by indecision or uncertainty, this episode is for you. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Check-In 01:42 – The Fear of Making the Wrong Decision 03:29 – Struggling With Opinions and Outside Advice 05:07 – Leaving Corporate & Taking the Leap 06:30 – Lessons from Releasing My First Album 08:37 – How Do You Know If You’re Making the Right Decision? 10:34 – The Power of Trusting Your Intuition 12:37 – Internal vs External Motivation 13:16 – Living Life for the First Time 14:42 – Practicing Ownership Over Your Decisions 15:29 – Softening Your Inner Critic 16:38 – What’s Coming  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * Learn how to overcome the fear of making the wrong choice * Discover how to start trusting your inner voice * Understand how outside opinions can cloud your judgment  * Overcoming uncertainty  * Learn how to start trusting yourself * Find out how internal motivation leads to more purpose-driven decisions  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/] Feedback Form WTOP.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/]

The Small Decision That Pulls You Out of Autopilot | E96

Do you ever feel like you're on autopilot? Just going through the motions of life with little control over how things are going? In this episode, we explore this feeling of being on autopilot and what to do to get unstuck. Drawing from both my personal experiences and the inspiring story of musician Petey USA [https://www.peteyswebsite.com/]'s journey from dead-end jobs to successful music career, we examine the power of micro decisions. And how to use them to reclaim ownership over your life and calm your nervous system. Listen in as I share practical strategies and relatable anecdotes on breaking free from feeling stuck on autopilot. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way [https://pleasantpodcasts.kit.com/a78b17f632] 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 - Check In 01:41 - Living on Autopilot? 02:59 - Petey's One Simple Change 05:04 - The Power of one Decision 06:30 - Micro Decisions 08:31 - Calming Your Nervous System 09:29 - Playfulness and Personal Growth 10:27 - Applying Micro Decisions in My Life 13:21 - Why Any Decision Is Better Than None 14:05 - Letting Life Happen to You 15:15 - What’s Your Next Micro Decision? 16:02 - Softening Your Inner Critic  💡Key Takeaways In this episode you'll learn: * How to get out of autopilot  * Learn what Petey did to completely change his life * Discover the impact of micro decisions * Taking ownership of your daily actions and choices * Making no decision is a decision  * Realize that breaking free from autopilot starts with even the smallest, easiest choice * Calming your nervous system first  🚀 Start Here If You’re New 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 45 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 2. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 48 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd707c3] 3. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 [https://share.transistor.fm/s/74b537d5]  👥How To Connect Workingtowardsourpurpose.com [https://workingtowardsourpurpose.com/] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowardsourpurpose/featured] Substack [https://substack.com/@ginocordone?utm_source=user-menu] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/workingtowardsourpurpose/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gino-cordone-4171ab60/] WTOP Merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/working-towards-our-purpose/]