Why Chasing the AMERICAN DREAM Is Making Us UNHAPPY - Dr. Esther Zeledon is RightOffTrack

Dr. Esther Zeledon, a renowned life coach and author, shares her insights on creating sustainable growth and pursuing one's purpose. With a remarkable background as an international diplomat, scientist, she has crafted a proven formula for success that transcends cultures, communities, corporations, and countries. Dr. EZ's innovative approach has garnered global recognition as she collaborates with NGOs, governments, academia, and individual coaching clients. Her mission is to empower high-achieving individuals and teams to uncover their true purpose, leading to enduring impact, boundless joy, and sustainable growth.

She emphasizes the importance of pursuing dreams and the negative impact of societal expectations, such as the American Dream. Dr. Zeledon shares her personal journey of discovering her purpose and the breaking point that led her to make a change. She encourages individuals to reflect on their own journeys and celebrate milestones along the way. Dr. Zeledon also discusses the creation of resources, such as her book and workbook, to help others uncover their purpose and apply it to their lives.

 

In this conversation, Dr. Esther and Anya Smith discuss various topics related to personal growth and entrepreneurship. They explore the importance of embracing individuality and finding one's place in society. They also discuss the artificiality of titles and the value of authenticity. The power of sharing personal stories and overcoming challenges is highlighted. The conversation emphasizes the importance of incorporating resilience and reflecting on what serves you and what doesn't. Inspiration from Australia and the concept of imagining one's future self are also discussed. Finally, going off track is reframed as pursuing one's purpose.

 

Takeaways

• Pursuing dreams and living one's purpose can lead to personal fulfillment and positive impact on the world.
• Societal expectations, such as the American Dream, can hinder individuals from pursuing their true purpose.
• Reflecting on one's journey and celebrating milestones along the way is important for personal growth and motivation.
• Creating resources and tools that empower individuals to uncover their purpose and apply it to their lives can have a transformative impact. Embrace your individuality and find a place where you can truly be yourself and let your strengths shine.
• Titles are often artificial and don't define your worth. People care more about the human behind the title and what you bring to the table.
• Sharing personal stories can have a powerful impact and create connections with others who may be going through similar experiences.
• Overcoming challenges requires resilience and the incorporation of daily practices that keep you afloat.
• Reflect on what serves you and what doesn't, and be intentional about saying no to things that are not aligned with your purpose.
• Seek inspiration from different countries and communities, as they can offer unique perspectives and support.
• Imagine your future self and embody the qualities and values you admire in others.
• Going off track is not a failure, but rather a pursuit of your purpose and making an impact in the world.

Who Will Love This Episode? 🌟

• 🚀 Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Innovators
• 🔄 Career Changers
• 👥 Life Coaches and Mentors
• 🛤️ Individuals at Crossroads
• 💡 Personal Development Enthusiasts
• 📖 Fans of Inspirational Stories
• 🏡 Those Struggling with Societal Expectations

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• RightOffTrack is a podcast with a purpose supporting an amazing non-profit Ready To Empower (which empower woman world wide).
  • RTE is celebrating it's 10th anniversary this year and has an awesome goal of raising $50,000 by Dec 8th, 2023 (with all proceeds going to the program operation costs). 
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  • Ps. RTE podcast Episode: https://podcast.rightofftrack.com/s1e1 

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Connect with the Guest:

• Dr. Esther's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/be.act.change/
• Dr. Esther's LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherzeledon/
• Dr. Esther's Website | https://beactchange.com/
• Be Act Change Book and Workbook | https://a.co/d/2nZgN2i 
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