"Whether it was securing a fully funded scholarship for my PhD or landing my dream job, I just could not find sustained satisfaction. The signs pointed back to me and what I was valuing in those situations."
"One question I often come back to is 'What is this for?' It's confronting. And it's the entry point for almost every meaningful change I've seen in leadership, in my own life, and in the executives and teams I've spent the past decade working with."
"Most people hear that question and wait - maybe until it forces something: a burnout, a resignation, or a promotion that feels like a finish line, if only for a moment."
Despite a seemingly successful consulting career, profound dissatisfaction arose from a lack of meaningful engagement. Past achievements, like a PhD scholarship and a dream job, did not yield lasting fulfillment. The author, a behavioral scientist, began exploring personal values and their impact on satisfaction. Through leadership development and coaching, the importance of asking 'What is this for?' emerged as a catalyst for meaningful change. This inquiry can prevent burnout and promote deeper engagement in professional life.
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