When the Right Path Couldn't Hold All of Me | Ep 290 with Dr. Robin

This week's "At Her Career Crossroads" insight comes from me. I want to share the career decision that taught me the right path should never require you to leave parts of yourself behind. *"There was not enough of me in it. That distinction matters to me now because sometimes a calling does not ask us to throw away everything we've already built. Sometimes it asks us to become more honest about what needs to be added, changed, or integrated. A real purpose calling does not require you to disappear inside the path. It may challenge you. It may ask you to study, prepare, stretch, or take a risk, but it doesn't keep asking you to leave essential parts of yourself outside the room."* **Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:** - If you've ever loved your work but still felt like something important was missing, this episode will help you understand why feeling incomplete doesn't necessarily mean you're on the wrong path. - You'll hear how I realised my work needed to make room for more of who I was—and why purpose sometimes means refining your path rather than starting over. - If you're standing at a career crossroads, this conversation will encourage you to ask a different question: not "Should I leave?" but "What part of me needs more room in the work I'm doing?" I'm Dr. Robin, and through my work as a leadership and purpose researcher, executive coach, and creator of the PurposeMAKER™ framework, I help high-achieving women close the Purpose Gap so they can create lives and careers that reflect who they truly are. ***Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?*** Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   ***Want to connect?*** Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: [Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com](mailto:Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com)   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz