Ep 104: Defining career and professional success - Propelling Careers Podcast  

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In episode 102, the topic of defining success came up while we were discussing Jim’s recent talk at Wheaton College. Since this is such an important topic, and one that can be very personal and individualized, we decided to do a podcast focused on defining success. We hope you enjoy listening.

• Why we feel this is important
• How do you know where you’re going if you never define the destination?
• What is important to you personally?
• What is important to you professionally?
• Keep in mind, what Success looks like might change over time as your career and life develops
• Separate happiness from success
• Separate self worth from success
• Define what success looks like for you - what are your guiding principles
• Build in accountability
• Celebrate success otherwise it feels like you’re constantly chasing

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers.

As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!