Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin

"And so I had to get out of my own way and reimagine what life could look like and know that it doesn't have to be the way that I thought it had to be." — Elena Arecco Bridgmon Elena had the career, the home, and the family she had imagined for herself. On paper, she had checked the boxes. But she couldn't shake the feeling that there was something more she wanted to do. In this conversation, she shares how she prepared to leave Bank of America, build a coaching business, and choose a different path without knowing exactly where it would lead. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: If you've done everything you thought you were supposed to do but your career no longer feels right, hear how Elena began questioning the expectations that had shaped her choices. Get a practical look at preparing for a career change, including building experience alongside your current job and making financial adjustments before leaving. Explore why asking for support can be difficult when you're used to being capable, and how letting others help can make a difference as you navigate what comes next. Elena Arecco Bridgmon is the cofounder and chief operating officer of Lumo Leadership, an executive coaching and leadership development firm. A professional certified coach with more than 20 years of experience, including 15 years at Bank of America, she helps leaders navigate transitions at work and in life. Connect with Elena at: Website: lumoleadership.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaareccobridgmon/   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: [email protected] Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, offering behind-the-scenes podcast support for business owners doing work that matters at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

"So I had to pay attention to what am I naturally drawn to and what excites me. And I kept filling myself on the side with those things. So those are the whispers that you're, even if you're not naturally intuitive, pay attention to what excites you and what you gravitate towards." — Kim Costa After 27 years doing accounting in a family construction business, Kim knew she was good at her work. But being good at it wasn't the same as feeling fulfilled. Pursuing a master's in accountancy seemed like the sensible next step, until a moment in a classroom made her question the future she was preparing for. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: If your career looks successful but feels increasingly disconnected from who you are, hear how Kim recognized the difference between filling a role and doing work that suited her. Discover how the interests you keep pursuing outside work might offer clues about what you want from your next chapter. Hear what preparing for a career change can look like, including simplifying your lifestyle, planning for an income gap, and finding support before making the move. Kim Costa is the author of Live in Your Wheel House and a top 5% realtor with 27 years of experience in residential design and construction. Her work explores how your home can support your current stage of life and the person you want to become. Connect with Kim at: Website:  lifestylefoundations.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim.e.costa/ Find Kim's book on Amazon here at: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Your-Wheel-House-Empowering/   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: [email protected] Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, offering behind-the-scenes podcast support for business owners doing work that matters at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

"Sometimes what changes in our lives doesn't begin with having the whole path figured out. Sometimes it begins with finally saying yes to the next step." This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from myself in this solo episode. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: If you're accomplished in your career but suddenly finding it difficult to decide what comes next, I explain why the questions you're asking at this stage of your career may need to change. You'll hear why having more information isn't always the answer when you're weighing several good options—and how getting clearer about who you are can help you make a decision that fits you. I share three questions you can ask yourself when you're at a career crossroads and aren't sure what should come next. They'll help you think differently about who you are now, the decision in front of you, and where you go from here. Dr. Robin Owens is the host of Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin, where I explore how high-achieving women navigate career crossroads, the decisions they face, and what comes next. Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: [email protected]= Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Business Owners at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

"Whatever lights you up, lean into that, you know, and be okay with it lighting you up. Sometimes it can even be fearful what's lighting you up." This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Dr. Alicia Newsome. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: You'll hear how Dr. Alicia tested a new career direction before fully committing to it—and why giving yourself room to try something can be a practical way to approach a career crossroads. If an idea or dream keeps coming back to you, this conversation will encourage you to pay attention. Sometimes what you pushed aside years ago still has something to tell you about what you want now. You'll hear what it looks like to acknowledge that you don't have the next step figured out yet—and why being uncertain doesn't mean you have to rush into an answer. Dr. Alicia Newsome is an international speaker, executive advisor, functional medicine doctor, and author of Worthy of Rest: For the Woman Who Is Tired of Being the Strong One, who helps high-performing founders and senior leaders build profitable companies without sacrificing their well-being, marriage, or values. Connect with Alicia at: Website: https://www.dralicianewsome.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alicia-newsome/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.alicianewsome Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: [email protected]   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Business Owners and Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

"You are a superwoman. You're not the superwoman. So, like, yes, you are super, you can expand, you can grow, you can evolve. And that is the best for you. And whatever is the best for you is the best for everyone around you because you'll be the best version of yourself." This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Dr. Nikia Smith. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: You'll hear what can happen when changing jobs doesn't fix the exhaustion because the real issue may be deeper than where you work. Nikia shares how she reached the point where she knew something had to change—and why that realization led her to look inward. If your professional identity has become a big part of how you see yourself, this conversation will help you think differently about what it means to change direction. You don't have to erase everything you've worked for to make room for another part of who you are. You don't need to have your entire next chapter figured out before you make a change. Sometimes the next best step is simply creating enough space to recover, get curious about what you want, and begin finding yourself again. Dr. Nikia Smith is a board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, retreat facilitator, and founder of She is Fire Forged, a wellness brand that helps high-achieving women of color reclaim their peace, power, and purpose. Connect with Nikia at: Website: http://sheisfireforged.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikiasmithmd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisfireforged   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: [email protected]   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Business Owners at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz