05 - Kindness Drives Career Change with KDC

KDC joins Karen to discuss how kindness drives change in her career and in her life. KDC started out dreaming of becoming a teacher but discovered that the traditional classroom was not for her. However, she’s found other ways to be involved in education. She shares her story of getting sober, learning to treat herself with kindness and following the Universe’s breadcrumbs to her intentional career. 

I’m your host, Karen Styles, Career + Life Coach and owner of Flow + Fire Coaching. Ready to create your Intentional Career? Schedule a call with me.

My guest Kristina (aka KDC) has been a mindfulness mentor for over a decade teaching children and adults the power of our thoughts, feelings and actions. She is facilitating transformation for those looking for change in their lives and crews through mindful hacks, tips, techniques and habits. Kindness Drives Change and she is gonna show you how.

Interview Highlights:

[00:33]  Introducing KDC!

[01:15] How Karen & KDC bonded over carrot cake just before pandemic lockdown in 2020. KDC talks about the multiple roles she has, and the common threads in all the things she loves to do.

[05:00] KDC pursued a degree in education, but had a life crisis when she realized teaching wasn’t what she thought. So now what?

[08:15] How deciding to get sober affected KDC’s career by showing kindness to herself and how relying on mentors helped.

[13:30 ] KDC applies for a supervisor position that comes up. She eventually gets what she wants.

[20:15] How KDC decided she needed to make a change in her career in the bar and restaurant industry, getting sober, and starting by showing kindness to herself. 

[23:33] Karen & KDC discuss their shared love of Informational Interviews as a resource to learn about career paths.

[35:10] KDC’s career crush, Melanie Levenberg.

[42:28] The work KDC does in her business now at kdccoaching.com

Resources:

• KDC Coaching - Website | Instagram | Clubhouse
• KDC’s Podcast - Emotional Investigations - Website | Apple | Spotify
• Karen’s 2020 Interview on KDC’s Podcast - Website | Apple | Spotify
• The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
• Melanie Levenberg - Website | Instagram 
• YogaPl3y - Website | Instagram  

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