Performance Review From Hell" to Purpose: Your Strengths are Key (Tania P. Brown guest podcast on Evolving Women)
Video Link: https://youtu.be/DRNT6nPFLsw?feature=shared
Do you ever feel like you're trying to fit yourself into someone else's box, especially in your corporate career? If you've experienced that deep sense of "transforming to conform," feeling like your unique qualities are misunderstood or even seen as weaknesses, then you're not alone.
I recently had a deeply insightful conversation with Teresa Lisum on the Evolving Women podcast about this very struggle in the episode, "Conforming or Transforming? Reclaiming Your Power Through Strengths."
As a financial coach who helps corporate women prepare to quit their jobs and embrace self-employment, I've seen firsthand how burnout and feeling like a misfit can crush your spirit.
I shared my own journey, including the "performance review from hell" that became a catalyst for my own transformation, and how discovering tools like CliftonStrengths (StrengthFinders) was an absolute game-changer. This episode is all about giving you permission to stop trying to fix what isn't broken and instead, own your unique brilliance.
This video is packed with valuable insights if you're looking to:
Understand why you might feel like you "don't fit in" within traditional corporate structures.
Break free from the cycle of trying to conform and start embracing your authentic self.
Discover the liberating power of knowing your unique strengths (like CliftonStrengths/StrengthFinders) and how they can reframe your entire perspective.
Shift your focus from "fixing weaknesses" to leveraging what you're naturally good at.
Rebuild your intuition and self-trust, especially if you've experienced gaslighting in the workplace.
See how your strengths can be the foundation for a more fulfilling career or your own business.
Learn practical ways to use your strengths in decision-making, from job seeking to designing your business.
My "mindset reset" approach to coaching often starts here – long before we even talk numbers – because I know the biggest barrier to leaping into entrepreneurship is often not financial, but how you see yourself and your value.
In this empowering discussion, we explored:
The "Conforming vs. Transforming" Dilemma: Why society (and often our jobs) pushes us to fit a mold, and why we must resist.
My Personal Catalyst: The "performance review from hell" and the journey from feeling like a misfit to owning my path.
The Impact of Gaslighting: How organizations can make you doubt your strengths and intuition.
StrengthFinders as a Game Changer: How this tool provides context and helps you own your uniqueness.
Mindset Reset for Entrepreneurs: Shifting your identity and perspective as you prepare for self-employment.
A Peek into My Strengths: How strengths like Context, Strategic, Arranger, and Individualization shape my work and how yours shape you.
Leveraging Strengths (and Non-Strengths): How to focus on what you do best and collaborate for the rest.
Using Strengths for Career Alignment: How to find roles (or create businesses) that are a true fit, saving you heartache and stress.
Call to Action (Connecting to the theme of strengths and readiness):
Inspired to uncover your unique strengths and see how they can pave the way for a more authentic and fulfilling work life? Understanding your value is the first step. If you're wondering how ready you are to quit your job and design a career around who you truly are, I invite you to:
Take my free "Quit Job Readiness" Assessment: Get a clearer picture of where you stand: https://www.taniapbrown.com/quitjobquiz
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute Clarity Call: Let's talk about your unique situation, your strengths, and how you can move from conforming to transforming: Free Clarity Call
It's time to stop trying to fit in and start building a life and business that lets your unique light shine. I'm here to help you navigate that path, starting with understanding the incredible power you already possess.
