#18 - Purpose at work: the truth nobody talks about
Welcome, beautiful woman, to Episode 18 of the Nextfem Leaders Podcast!
Today we’re diving into Purpose at work: the truth nobody talks about - a conversation inspired by a recent post I shared on LinkedIn and an event I led on this topic.
More and more women are craving purpose in their careers… and many are wondering whether entrepreneurship is the answer. But here’s the truth: Entrepreneurship won’t magically fix the parts of work that feel misaligned — because those issues belong to the world we live in.
The good news? You can build a more authentic, energising, aligned career — and it begins with inner work, not a career shift.
In today’s episode, I share:
The romanticisation of entrepreneurship and why it concerns me
What actually creates purpose at work (it’s not what you think)
The mindset shift that changed everything in my own career
Why clarity is born from action, not overthinking
The three mindset shifts to help you create alignment right where you are
✨Reflection questions:
Am I expecting a career change to fix something that’s actually internal?
What part of myself have I not yet allowed into my current role?
Where am I romanticising the “other side,” instead of expanding where I am?
What small breadcrumb is life giving me right now?
This episode is for you if you want to feel more aligned, more purposeful, and more YOU in your work — without burning everything down.
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If this episode resonates, share it with a sister who needs this truth today. Until next time, keep becoming HER. ✨
