Author, Boomer, and CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting, Alaina Love, is a nationally recognized leadership coach and purpose expert, helping people lead better lives for more than 20 years.

Her book, Permission to Be You: Discover Your Purpose and Passions to Bring Your Best Self to Everything—and Everyone, just launched and reveals the power of passion-centered living to bring clarity and fulfillment to work, relationships, and life’s biggest transitions.

Love was formerly a research scientist and executive director of global human resources at Merck & Co., Inc. She has served as a leadership columnist for Bloomberg Business Week, The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, and SmartBrief.

💡 We explore:

• The concept of self-expansion in relationships and life

• Understanding your passions and bringing them into work and personal life

• Giving yourself permission to fail, choose yourself, and live authentically

• How younger generations navigate purpose, passion, and practical life challenges

• Practical ways to integrate passion-centered experiences into daily life

  
  

🔑 3 Big Takeaways:

1. You can bring your authentic self to any situation, career, or relationship.

2. Giving yourself permission to fail and to choose yourself is crucial for growth.

3. Understanding and nurturing your passions fuels fulfillment and connection.

   
   

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📬 Connect with Alaina:

• Website: www.permissiontobeyoubook.com

• Instagram: @alainalove

• LinkedIn: Alaina Love

• Facebook: Alaina Love

  
  

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