I’ve seen it with hundreds of coaching clients, and I’ve certainly lived it myself: that feeling of being stuck. We ask ourselves, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" even when we're well into our professional lives. The pressure to focus on job titles and a linear career path can be intense. It often leads to a kind of professional paralysis, where we obsess over the "what" and the "how" of our careers. It seems the most important question gets missed entirely: "Who am I?"

My work suggests that a truly fulfilling career begins with a deep, honest understanding of your unique combination of talents, passions, and values. The real work is to build a career that serves as an authentic expression of who you are. When you start with that foundation of self-awareness, you can design a professional life that genuinely energizes you because it’s built on your innate strengths.

Imagine waking up excited for your day because your work is a natural extension of your best self. Shifting your focus from "What should I do?" to "Who am I?" can open up a world of possibilities you might never have considered. This inside-out approach allows you to create a career that is uniquely yours, one that is both successful and deeply satisfying. You'll be building a life of purpose, guided by your own internal compass.

Ready to get a clear answer to the question, "Who am I?" The Strengths1st Catalyst Quiz is designed to reveal what naturally drives you. In under five minutes, you'll discover your core Catalysts, giving you a powerful new language to understand your innate talents and build a career with intention.