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#53 - How Do You Know When It's Time to Trust Your Gut and Pivot? with Sheila Cosgrove

2025/5/21
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Sheila Cosgrove: 我从小在大家庭长大，家庭生活培养了我依赖彼此的习惯和强烈的职业道德。在我的成长环境中，努力工作是理所当然的，我并没有感到额外的压力。我一直想成为一名企业家，因为我想要自由掌控自己的命运，不受制于他人或公司。创业需要持续的努力和时间投入，坚持下去才能看到成果。我坚信自己会成功，可能是从小培养的职业道德让我相信努力工作终会有回报。早期我的职业生涯中，我主要是一个实干家，但为了成为一名领导者，我必须培养自己的创造力和愿景。作为领导者和企业家，我认为必须兼具创造力和执行力。我成为教练是因为我看到女性在职场上的发展机会不足，很多人没有接受过领导力培训就被提拔到领导岗位。我希望帮助其他女性克服职业道路上的障碍，取得成功。我从一位伟大的领导者那里学到，允许失败，营造安全的环境，鼓励冒险和创新；持续的培训和发展对于领导者至关重要；真诚和坦率可以创造一个安全的环境，让人们可以自在地做自己。我总是确保每个人都得到照顾，并且知道我并不完美，这样他们才能更自在地表达自己。向上级寻求反馈时，可以问人际交往能力、基础技能和晋升相关的问题。我咨询的女性通常在寻找成就感、自由和做有意义的事情的机会。我建议年轻女性不要害怕尝试不同的事物，不断发展和冒险，因为没有人一开始就知道自己一辈子要做什么。当你感到不快乐、疲惫或对工作失去兴趣时，就应该考虑停止做某事，倾听内心的声音，不要忽视自己的感受。职业生涯中最大的挑战是被裁员，这让我开始反思自己的身份和价值。我从裁员的经历中走出来，是因为时间和支持，我逐渐接受了不再是那个人的事实，并意识到自己可以做其他的事情。职业生涯中另一个挑战是获得认可和自信，需要时间和经验来积累。

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This chapter explores the non-linear career paths of women, challenging the notion of having it all figured out in one's 20s. It highlights Sheila's journey from corporate success to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of risk-taking and trusting one's intuition.
  • The pressure to have a defined career path in your 20s is immense.
  • The best career path isn't always a straight line; it's about discovering what truly excites you.
  • Trusting your intuition is crucial when making career decisions.

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Sheila Cosgrove is a transformational leadership coach in the professional development space, serving as Founder and CEO of Sheila Cosgrove Coaching and Consulting. With over 25 years of experience in hospitality and senior consulting roles at North Highland and RGP, she has built a boutique practice specializing in women's leadership development while maintaining her commitment to authentic career evolution.

In this illuminating episode, Sheila shares her journey of transitioning from corporate success to entrepreneurial fulfillment. She offers valuable insights on:

  • Recognizing when your career no longer aligns with your inner wisdom
  • Taking calculated risks to discover what truly lights you up
  • Building confidence in professional settings where women often struggle to be heard

Sheila's story demonstrates how women in their twenties and early career stages can build meaningful professional paths without sacrificing their authenticity or feeling trapped by their initial career choices.