EP 168
Invest in Yourself with Eliana Goldstein
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Inside This Episode
In this episode of The Above Board Podcast, John Kennedy sits down with Eliana Goldstein, a certified career coach who helps ambitious professionals build careers they love without burning out. Eliana shares her own journey from corporate ad tech to coaching, what she’s learned about finding purpose at work, and why true fulfillment comes from alignment, not a job title. They also talk about burnout, confidence, and how to know when it’s time to make a change. A great listen if you’re rethinking your career or want to feel more energized and connected to what you do every day.
Find more helpful success coaching resources from Eliana and her team here: https://www.elianagoldsteincoaching.com/
Three Biggest Insights
- Finding Alignment Over Perfection
- The Power of Investing in Yourself
- Redefining Burnout and Career Fulfillment
Key Takeaways
- You don’t need a “dream job” to be fulfilled: Focus on finding alignment: work that engages your strengths and values about 70% of the time.
- Change happens when the pain of staying the same outweighs the fear of change: Discomfort is often the signal that it’s time to move forward.
- Investing in yourself pays the best ROI: Whether through learning, coaching, or growth opportunities, you’re your biggest asset.
- Burnout often comes from misalignment, not overwork: When your work doesn’t fit your values or strengths, exhaustion follows no matter how many breaks you take.
- Advocate for your own growth: Regularly reassess your season of life, speak up about what engages you, and explore new opportunities to evolve in your career.