Episode Summary

In this transformative episode, Elissa challenges the traditional concept of ROI (Return on Investment) by introducing a revolutionary framework: Return on Intention. Drawing from her extensive background in product development and marketing, she reveals why simply investing money in education, courses, or career development isn't enough, and what actually creates lasting career success.

Key Takeaways

The Intention Revolution

Traditional ROI focuses on financial returns, but Return on Intention examines the deeper purpose behind your investments

75% of people don't work in fields related to their college degrees—a clear sign that investment alone isn't the answer

Conscious intention-setting is the missing piece that transforms career investments into meaningful outcomes

The Reactive vs. Intentional Leadership Framework

• You cannot be reactive and intentional simultaneously
• Pausing to choose consciously creates better outcomes than automatic reactions
• Your deeper purpose should filter every professional decision you make

Creating Your Professional Legacy

• Every action you take is creating a legacy, intentional or accidental
• Compromising your inner truth for performance or approval leads to career dissatisfaction
• Intention helps you stay aligned with your highest self and authentic purpose

Featured Insights

"Where attention goes, energy flows" - Elissa explains how intention serves as the precursor to focused attention and energy flow, creating a powerful cycle of aligned action.

The Toxic Workplace Analogy: Just like a neglected aquarium becomes stagnant and toxic, workplace cultures deteriorate without conscious intention and maintenance.

Practical Applications

• Self-Assessment Questions for identifying where you're being reactive vs. intentional
• Purpose Clarification techniques to discover your deeper professional motivations
• Legacy Building strategies to ensure your career choices align with your values
• Conscious Leadership practices for creating positive workplace cultures

Perfect For

Professionals feeling stuck or unfulfilled in their current roles

Leaders looking to create more positive, intentional workplace cultures

Anyone considering educational investments or career changes

Individuals struggling with people-pleasing or approval-seeking behaviors

Career changers seeking alignment between their work and values

Resources Mentioned

Strategic Leadership Lab Comprehensive leadership development program (strategicleadershiplab.com)

Conscious Leadership for Culture Excellence course

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