Unlocking Joy and Avoiding Burnout: A Conversation with Laura Nguyen

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In this episode of the Contacts Coaching Podcast, Justin welcomes Laura Nguyen, a distinguished author, speaker, and executive coach from Des Moines, Iowa. Laura discusses her journey of transitioning from a high-achieving corporate career in digital marketing to focusing on career breaks and pauses to combat burnout. She shares her insights on the importance of aligning core values with career choices, and emphasizes the necessity of play, pause, and plan to achieve a balanced life. The episode also dives deep into the causes of burnout, identifying limiting beliefs, and actionable steps for maintaining mental well-being in professional and personal life. Whether you are a coach, athletic director, or working professional, Laura's wisdom offers practical advice for fostering a healthier life and career.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:50 Laura Nguyen's Career Journey

04:19 Understanding Burnout

09:28 Core Values and Burnout

12:22 Building Strong Team Relationships

17:49 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

20:35 Taking a Career Break

24:07 Making the Leap and Planning Ahead

25:54 Infusing Intentional Time Off into Daily Life

26:40 The Power of Sharing and Building Community

27:22 Balancing Multiple Endeavors and Continuous Learning

28:06 Exploring the Concepts of Play, Pause, and Plan

31:11 Applying Play, Pause, and Plan in Everyday Life

33:30 Generational Shifts in Career Planning

38:18 Addressing Burnout and Retention in Organizations

43:51 Measuring Success Beyond Traditional Metrics

47:46 Promoting Laura's Book and Final Thoughts

Biography:

Laura Nguyen is an Entrepreneur, Marketing Consultant, Executive Coach, Author of Career Break Compass. After building a successful career as a marketing executive, Laura realized she had lost track of how she wanted to live her life. So, she took a break. She quit her executive role, and intentionally designed a career break — one that would allow her to recharge and craft a life that aligned with her core values.

You can find her at:

https://www.lauranguyen.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauran546/

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