“We become our most powerful when we combine our passions and skills, allow them to commingle and play with each other. Because I think we’re so fractured… when we blend our different strengths into a life statement for ourselves, we become more whole.
After earning her Ph.D in Cognitive Psychology at Princeton and being voted “Most Inspirational Professor” when teaching cognition and creativity, Dr. Michelle Chappel left all of this to pursue a career in music. She was called crazy by everyone around her, but she went on to win 17 Billboard Awards with her songs topping international radio charts and appeared in shows on ABC, HBO, Encore and Showtime. Today she works with clients like Google, Yahoo and Ebay to help other professionals find their unique intersection of gifts.
I’ve often felt pressure in my own life to find my “purpose” — my one thing that defines who I am and should direct my life choices. But Michelle argues that it’s not about finding your one thing, it’s about combining all your past experiences, skill, and gifts into a life statement — which makes it impossible for anyone to replace the work you do.
By the end of the episode, you will know:
– What “slash careers” are and whether or not they’re a good idea
– How aging is involved in the creative process and how it can affect whether or not you go after what you want in life.
– The 3 places in life where we lose track of our gifts
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