Ken Coleman: Get Clear on Your Purpose, Find the Work You're Wired to Do | Career E296

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

YAP Media Network | Hala Taha

Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2024

⏱️ 76 minutes

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In broadcast school, 30-something-year-old Ken Coleman stood out in a class filled with students 10 years younger. But he was a man on a mission. Leaving behind his soul-sucking job and political ambitions, he pursued broadcasting despite fears and self-doubt. Ken worked for free and endured many humbling moments to build a fulfilling career as a nationally syndicated radio show host. In this episode, he offers insights into discovering your dream career by leveraging your unique talents, passions, and mission. Ken Coleman is a career expert and bestselling author known for his practical advice on finding meaningful work. He’s a regular co-host on The Ramsey Show and the host of The Ken Coleman Show. In this episode, Hala and Ken will discuss: - Ken's early career struggles - Practical steps to discover your dream career - Why you must align your talents, passions, and mission - Trial and error in finding the right career path - Tips for continuous personal and professional growth - The impact of AI on the future job market - Finding meaning in work for personal fulfillment - The power of proximity for achieving career goals - Why it's never too late to pursue a new career - Strategies for improving employee retention - And other topics… Ken Coleman is a bestselling author and host of The Ken Coleman Show, a nationally syndicated radio show that helps individuals discover their dream jobs and live fulfilling careers. Known as America's Career Coach, he also co-hosts The Ramsey Show, providing practical career advice to millions. He has authored books like The Proximity Principle and his latest, Get Clear Career Assessment. Ken regularly speaks on personal development, career advancement, and leadership across the country. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Facet - For a limited time Facet will waive $250 enrollment fee for new annual members! Visit facet.com/profiting for details. Kajabi - Get a free 30-day trial to start your business at Kajabi.com/PROFITING LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/YAP Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset, Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:12.6	show notes or at young and profiting.com slash deals. If I'm not doing work that matters to me,
1:18.9	I eventually start to wonder if my job matters, and then it gets really scary. I start to wonder if I
1:24.2	matter. One of the three human needs that workers have to have met is
1:28.5	meaning and purpose in their work. Two is recognition for their unique contribution and three
1:33.7	is a relationship with their leader. Those three needs. Those are all heart stuff. And that just
1:38.8	shows our humanness. Ken Coleman. He's a Ramsey personality and number one bestselling author of
1:43.7	the proximity principle. Career expert and one bestselling author of the Proximity Principle.
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