From Crisis to Clarity - Steven English on Finding Purpose and Passion in Life

My special guest is Steven English Steven English is an experienced professional who has navigated the world of personal growth and self-discovery. With a background in corporate life, Steven underwent a period of introspection and evaluation, questioning his purpose and seeking a more fulfilling path. Through sobriety and self-reflection, he gained clarity on his passions and embarked on a journey to explore his true calling. With a meticulous approach, Steven invested in executive coaching training and developed a skill set to support his transition into the coaching and consulting industry. Leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, he connected with clients and shared his expertise, while also teaching effective presentation and meeting skills. Steven's story serves as an inspiration for those seeking to find their own path and align their work with their true passions. I am doing what I set out to do and having a positive impact on the lives of others. - Steven English In this episode, you will be able to: Unlock your true potential for personal growth and self-discovery to live a more fulfilling life. Overcome the challenges of comparison and self-doubt to boost your confidence and embrace your unique journey. Gain valuable insights and guidance from mentors and coaches to accelerate your personal and professional growth. Successfully navigate a career change and discover new opportunities that align with your passions and goals. Find your purpose and experience a greater sense of fulfillment by aligning your life with what truly matters to you. Steven's BIO: Throughout his 22 years in engineering, Steven served as a trainer to Fortune 500 organizations as well as influencing and managing company-wide change management activities. Steven is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a TEDx speaker, a trained DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Facilitator along with Founder of multiple Toastmasters public speaking clubs. Steven empowers engineering executives and their teams with potent leadership skills, catalyzing innovation, boosting engagement, and curbing turnover. Steven has served over 150 one on one coaching clients and corporate clients such as BlackLocus (Home Depot Innovation Lab), Neighborly, RRC, Texas A&M Engineering, San Antonio River Authority, and Qualcomm. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - The Power of Purpose 00:03:08 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:04:17 - Steven's Midlife Transition 00:08:06 - Preparing for Change 00:17:27 - The Comparison Trap 00:18:19 - Embracing Differences 00:19:50 - Recognizing Progress 00:22:08 - Developing a Personal Style 00:25:04 - Letting Go of the "Right Way" 00:32:41 - Introduction and LinkedIn as Home 00:33:14 - Contact Information 00:33:27 - Website Troubles 00:33:43 - Unique Names 00:34:02 - Closing Remarks Connect with Steve: http://linkedin.com/in/steveenglish2 https://www.facebook.com/steveoandthegiantcountryhorns?mibextid=LQQJ4d Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/thedougthompson https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedougthompson/ https://www.youtube.com/@thedougthompson https://www.youtube.com/@thedougthompson https://thedougthompson.com https://www.facebook.com/thedougthompson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doug-thompson/support