Align Your Work With Your Why, with Kwame Marfo Coaching for Leaders

Kwame Marfo

Kwame Marfo is a director at Genentech in the San Francisco area. He is a graduate of the Coaching for Leaders Academy. He joins me in this episode to share how personal values can align intentionally with career choices.

Key Points



Kwame’s dad inspires the work he does today for others.

An effective way to connect with others is to ask what books and podcasts they are listening to. This value of curiosity also came from Kwame’s dad.

Getting diversity of leadership experience is useful to expand beyond an industry perspective.

Establishing a vision gives clarity to what’s most important.

Journaling has helped Kwame reflect on his life and illuminate gaps that lead to action.

Don’t trust the summary.



Resources Mentioned



UnCommon Law



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