The Keys to Infusing Passion and Purpose into Your Career and Life (feat. Amina AlTai)
It has been estimated that the average person will spend one-third of their life at work. That's roughly 90,000 hours at work over your lifetime.
Given the time we'll spend at work, making it as fulfilling as possible makes sense. My guest, Amina AlTai, believes we can achieve that by infusing passion into what we do and creating a work-life balance that honors our values and needs. She's here to share her thoughts.
Amina AlTai is a holistic business and career coach, podcast host, proud immigrant, and chronic illness advocate. As an executive coach to notable leaders, founders, entrepreneurs, and impact-driven celebrities, Amina's mission is to help individuals unearth their purpose. She also helps progressive companies such as Google, Deloitte, Roku, and more create cultures where everyone can thrive.
During this interview, Amina and I discuss ways to find purpose in our careers and align our work with our passions and strengths. We also discuss creating healthy boundaries to avoid burnout and the risk of neglecting other areas of our lives.
Interview timestamps:
03:50 ︳Amina shares her story and how it led to the work that she does today as a coach and wellness advocate
06:52 ︳Amina's advice for those who are experiencing burnout symptoms
07:50 ︳The influence our culture has on our approach to work-life balance and wellness
10:10 ︳How does co-dependency manifest at work?
11:45 ︳Signs that we have formed a co-dependent relationship with our profession and status
13:00 ︳The two types of ambition and their impact on us
15:00 ︳What is the passion tax and how to avoid its negative effects
17:20 ︳How to align our purpose and passion with our daily work
20:11 ︳What are ‘zones of genius’ and ‘genius stacking’ and how use them to discover your gifts and standout in your career
Learn more about Amina AlTai and her coaching services, programs, and products at her website.
