Do you believe “you have done everything right” yet still grapple with underlying uncertainty about your career path ‒ such as, whether your current role aligns with your personal values and strengths, or whether your leadership path reflects who you want to be and the impact you want to make? Are you questioning whether you are pursuing “success” by default based on societal expectations, external measures of success and validation (such as money or position), or a narrow understanding of your strengths, at the expense of your personal values, aspirations, and fulfillment – rather than based on your intentional choices? Left unaddressed, anxiety and stress stemming from these types of concerns can drag your energy contributing to burnout; undermine your leadership confidence and effectiveness; and erode your teams’ trust and confidence in you. 

This session invites leaders to pause, reflect, and take this opportunity to explore whether you are defining success for yourself – on your own terms, or someone else’s. Participants will explore the core themes of • achievement vs. fulfillment • personal brand – does it just have meaning as an external reputation, or can it serve as an internal compass for clarity about your leadership identity and your desired legacy? • assessment of your current role: does it align or misalign with your values and brand? • leadership courage – does it just relate to the next business decisions facing you, or does it include your ability to make intentional, confident choices about your career journey, even when outcomes feel uncertain?

“Success” can but doesn’t have to look the way it always has, and your reflection process can open new possibilities. While no one else can tell you what fulfillment or success means for you, this session will suggest considerations and strategies that can inform your reflection and ultimately enable more authentic leadership, greater influence, and sustainable well-being as you forge your career path forward.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Clarify a personal definition of success aligned with your values, your defined impact, and your leadership identity.

2. Develop a deeper understanding of how personal brand influences career decisions and leadership presence.

3. Use your personal brand to set a personal leadership vision that guides your future priorities and choices.

4. Strengthen your courage as a leadership capability in moments of choice and transition, particularly concerning career choices that prioritize sustainable wellness and success.

5. Identify one actionable step you can take to align your career decisions with your long-term fulfillment and impact.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Integrity; Sets Vision & Direction; Promotes Wellness