What Lights You Up?

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MARY OLSON-MENZEL is an executive coach for teams and individuals, a business advisor, speaker, and the Founder and CEO of MVP Executive Development, a national leadership, coaching, and organizational management consultancy with offices in New York, Connecticut, and Chicago. She was recently selected as one of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches.

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PRAISE FOR WHAT LIGHTS YOU UP? "In What Lights You Up?, Mary Olson-Menzel masterfully transforms the concept of career building into an inspiring journey of self-discovery. This book is a must-read for any professional looking to achieve fulfillment and find lasting passion in their work."
--MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There "Mary's generous spirit and infectious light shine through in this book. Whether you're looking to make a change or understand where you are, Mary's tips will guide you to better knowing yourself and owning your future."
--ERICA HILL, CNN Anchor and National Correspondent "Mary Olson-Menzel has devoted her life to helping her clients find jobs and careers that align with their passion and provide the purpose that so many of us seek from our work. With this book she is now sharing her well-established methods with a broader audience. Anyone looking to be more fulfilled and engaged at work should do themselves a favor and read this book immediately."
--CHRIS FARRELL, former Chief Strategy Officer of Mattel, Inc. "This book is about so much more than just finding a good job or even the right fit. It's about finding meaningful and purposeful work that 'lights you up'--that you were meant for. And that's no easy task. But reading this book will set you on the right path."
--JOSHUA MACHT, President of the MassLive Media Group and former CEO, Harvard Business Publishing "With her unique mix of sunny optimism and practical advice, world-class business coach Mary Olson-Menzel walks you along her time-tested and proven path, showing you how to discover and land a job you love, or turn your current role into one that lights you up. As Mary says, 'Don't give up before the magic sets in.' And to ignite that magic, all you need to do is pick up this book."
--VICTORIA LABALME, Hall of Fame Speaker and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Risk Forward

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Introduction xi

Chapter 1 Identify Your Light 1

Chapter 2 Turn Your Light On 11

Chapter 3 Write Your Story 19

Chapter 4 Build Your Toolbox 31

Chapter 5 Follow Your Dream 39

Chapter 6 Tap into Your Network 45

Chapter 7 Choose Joy 55

Chapter 8 Develop Your Three Ps 61

Chapter 9 Shine in the Interview and Land the Job 83

Chapter 10 Succeed Today 101

Chapter 11 Create Forward Momentum 107

Chapter 12 Design a Framework for Success 113

Chapter 13 Give Yourself Grace 119

Chapter 14 Practice Gratitude 127

Conclusion: Lights on for Life 133

Exercises 139

Acknowledgments 183

About the Author 187

Notes 189

Index 191