How a Sabbatical Led to a Life-Changing Transformation with Suzanne Roske

In this conversation, Mary Schaub interviews Suzanne Roske, founder and CEO of Vamonos Executive Coaching, discussing her journey of personal transformation, the writing of her book, and the importance of self-discovery. They explore themes of vulnerability, trust, and the challenges of making significant life changes, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Suzanne shares insights on the energy audit process, the cycles of renewal in life, and the work she does to help others figure out who they were always meant to be. 

Key Takeaways:

💡Personal transformation often requires courage and vulnerability.

💡Writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery.

💡Early work experiences can shape our relationship to work 

💡Midlife reflections can lead to significant life changes.

💡Burnout can be a signal to reevaluate one's path.

💡COVID-19 prompted many to reassess their life choices.

💡Trusting others is essential for personal growth.

💡Acts of kindness can foster deeper connections.

💡Energy audits help identify what drains or energizes us.

💡Life transitions often follow cycles of renewal.

Quotes:

🎤"Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction" - Rumi (quoted by Suzanne)

🎤"Everyone is a single entity. You have one life. You generally are not one person when you walk into the office and another person when you get home."

🎤"If you start from your destination and you are one degree off on your path... in 60 miles, you will miss your intended destination by two miles."

🎤"A lot of times we try to make everybody a pink pony that wears a paper cone... I want everybody to be their shiny pink unicorn or whatever color unicorn self you want to be because that's when we all shine."

🎤"Withholding that request for help or that outreach really is a little bit selfish sometimes."

Keywords: 

✅career change ✅sabbatical ✅executive coaching ✅personal transformation ✅ work-life balance ✅burnout recovery ✅life purpose ✅professional development 

🙏 Thanks to: @suzanneroske, @vamonos-executive-coaching

Show Links:

🔥I Should Be Doing This: An Adult Gap Year

🔥Hudson Institute of Coaching

🔥Michael Hudson

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub. Mixing Engineer: Dylan Yauch

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Chapters

• 0:00 Shobukai Spotlight: Suzanne Roske
• 5:21 Early Influences and Work Ethic
• 7:52 The Whisper of Doubt
• 13:26 The Decision to Take a Sabbatical
• 23:58 Judgment vs. Curiosity
• 26:43 Energy Audit and Coaching Others
• 33:06 Cycles of Renewal and Self-Identity
• 43:05 Finding Your Life's Purpose
• 45:48 Cultural Significance of the alibrije in Zapotec culture
• 50:19 The Protagonist's Questionnaire