Week 2: Career – Work with Meaning

Week 2: Career – Work with Meaning

This week, we explore your career, not just what you do, but why you do it. What do you want to create in your work? What must be established, managed, and sustained for your career to feel aligned with who you are? Your answers will shape a collective expression of purpose, ambition, and fulfillment that extends beyond what you do.

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How aligned is your current work with your personal values?*

Fully aligned—I feel purpose in my work

Somewhat aligned—I make compromises

Misaligned—I do it mostly for survival

Completely misaligned or I’m unemployed

Do you feel you are using your full range of gifts, skills, or creativity at work?

Yes—I’m in my zone of genius

Sometimes—some talents are used

Not really—I’m underutilized

No—I feel completely disconnected from my strengths

How much autonomy do you have in choosing what, how, or when you work?

Full autonomy—I make key decisions

Some control within constraints

Little control—I follow directions

No control—I feel like a cog in a machine

How energized do you feel after a day of work?*

Energized and fulfilled

Tired, but content

Drained or numb

I dread work or avoid it

How often do you experience a state of flow or deep engagement in your work?

Frequently—it’s immersive and fulfilling

Occasionally—it depends on the task

Rarely—I’m mostly distracted or unengaged

Never—my work feels forced or mechanical

What extent have you intentionally designed your work environment and structure to support your well-being?

Completely—I crafted it around my truth

Somewhat—I made improvements where I could

Not much—I adapt to what’s already in place

Not at all—it feels imposed or chaotic

What do you want to create in your career?*

A sense of purpose and fulfillment

Financial success and recognition

Opportunities for growth and impact

Creative expression and freedom

I’m still discovering

In order to create your career, what must you build?*

A strong network or foundation

Skills and personal branding

A disciplined work ethic

A sense of mission

All of these

What do you need to establish to build a strong foundation in your career?*

A clear vision and mission

A personal brand and voice

Tools, skills, or certifications

A resilient mindset

Other

What habits must you sustain to preserve what you’ve established in your career?*

Skill-building and curiosity

Focus and intentionality

Networking and feedback loops

Persistence

Other

What principles or systems must you manage to grow your career?*

Your schedule and energy

Your communications and brand

Your learning and growth

Your opportunities and transitions

Other

What long-term practices must be sustained to effectively manage your career?*

Weekly and monthly planning

Personal mission reviews

Skill refinement

Healthy work-life balance

All of these

What must you sustain to maintain alignment in your career?*

Meaningful progress

Joy and motivation

Self-reflection

Healthy pace and balance

Money and power

What systems must be in place to ensure your career is sustainable?*

Long-term planning habits

Self-check-ins and evaluations

Professional mentorship

Defined boundaries

Other

On a scale of 1 (least) to 5 (most), how hopeful do you feel about having a career in the future?

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5

What about your work or the journey of your career means the most to you?

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