Doing Work That Matters (and for the Right People): A Fireside Chat with Eric Nehrlich
Sheena McKinney
Summary
Delve into the importance of aligning career ambitions with personal satisfaction, addressing burnout, and making conscious choices that prioritize joy and meaning over mere achievement.
By Sheena McKinney, Business Operations & Marketing Assistant at Heinz Marketing
Our latest Heinz Marketing Inner Circle meeting was an absolute gem, and if you weren’t there, believe me, you missed out on something special.
We had a great conversation with Eric Nehrich,Executive Coach at Too Many Trees and author of “You Have a Choice: Beyond Hard Work, Meaningful Impact“
It’s so helpful to be able to talk about how we as business leaders and marketers often find ourselves trapped in the relentless pursuit of the next big achievement, the next promotion, or the next milestone. It’s a phenomenon many of us are all too familiar with but seldom pause to question.
Key Discussion Points
Burnout and Alignment
Burnout – how to align our careers and ambitions with what truly makes us happy. We’re often conditioned to chase the next thing—whether it’s money, prestige, or a higher rank.
But is this what we genuinely want?
Meaning and Satisfaction
Achievement can be fleeting. To find joy and fulfillment, let’s redefine success to include personal satisfaction and the well-being of loved ones.
What do we have to show for achievements, and how is it meaningful to us and those we care about?
The Choice Dilemma
We DO have a choice in our career paths. These choices often involve sacrifice and can be uncomfortable, but it’s essential for long-term happiness.
You can’t please them all. Prioritizing those you really care about is key– and this can and should include yourself as a key steak holder in your own fulfillment.
Who do you choose to make happy?
Changing Perspectives
Why the disconnect between what we think others want from us and what they actually want? Asking directly can reveal valuable insights.
Money is merely a tool, and time is irreplaceable.
How do we want to spend our irreplaceable resource—time?
Practical Takeaways
Track Energy Levels: Understand what energizes you versus what drains you can lead to better alignment of your tasks and responsibilities.
Experiment and Explore: Try out new roles or responsibilities to find what truly fits.
Remember, it’s not just about climbing the ladder; it’s about making sure the ladder is on the right wall.
Mark your calendars and be sure to join the next Heinz Marketing Inner Circle meeting. Your future self will thank you!
Would you like to get in the room with experts like Tiffani Bova, Jon Miller, Brent Adamson, Nicole Leffer, April Dunford, Tiffani Bova, Jill Konrath and the like?
Don’t Miss Another Incredible Conversation:
We support our clients’ ongoing work in demand generation and revenue responsible marketing by hosting our Heinz Marketing Inner Circle each month connecting you with today’s top B2B minds, innovators, authors, and more. Let us know if you want to join us next time.
What to Expect:
- A deep dive into trending topics in B2B
- Engaging discussions with industry leaders
- Networking opportunities with peers
- Transparent and collaborative conversations
- Camera or no-camera Zoom Meeting
- No recordings – “must be present to win”
- Zoom/calendar link so you never miss out
Next Heinz Marketing Inner Circle session (always the 2nd Wednesday of the month):
September 11, 2024 – 11:00 am PT | 12:00 pm MT | 1:00 pm CT | 2:00 pm ET.
Jill Konrath – author of great books on sales – but we’re not going to talk about Sales– joins us.
Want to know how to become a client and join the Inner Circle, reach out for a free brainstorm call.
