In this solo episode of Careering With Cameron, host Kevin Cameron dives deep into the essential concept of finding "your why" to unlock true professional fulfillment. Kevin shares expert coaching insights on how to identify your unique "superpower" - that natural ability which often goes unnoticed because it comes so easily to you. This episode is a call to action for anyone feeling stuck, offering a roadmap to transition from merely having a job to building a career that resonates with your core identity.

Kevin discusses the 80/20 rule of job satisfaction, suggesting that at least 80% of your work should be engaging and meaningful. He provides practical steps for "connecting the dots" between your childhood interests, your free-time activities, and your professional goals. By the end of this session, you will understand how to pay attention to "glimmers" of passion and use them as a compass for your next career move.

Key Takeaways

Identifying your "superpower" involves looking for tasks you perform repeatedly and effortlessly, which are often the clearest indicators of your natural talent.

Your "why" is the foundation of your career journey; understanding it makes work more engaging and helps you avoid the "Sunday Scaries".

Transferable skills are found in every experience, from personal hobbies like carpentry or hiking to the ways you interact in social groups.

Episode Highlights

The importance of self-reflection and looking back at what you wanted to be as a child to find clues about your current professional needs.

How to utilize modern tools, including AI, to harness your strengths and better understand the current job market.

A strategy for "nudging" yourself toward new opportunities by paying attention to what naturally lights you up.

The value of finding a safe place to ask "dumb questions" and gain the clarity needed to move forward with confidence.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to the "safe place" for career questions

05:30 - Defining your "superpower" and natural abilities

12:15 - Analyzing your free time to discover your career "why"

18:45 - Overcoming the feeling of being stuck in the wrong role

25:20 - Practical ways to transfer hobby skills to your resume

32:10 - Final thoughts on building a career you love

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