🧭 Join the upcoming Pivot with Purpose summer series — starts 6/24
Free seminars sponsored by Georgetown University for international development professionals in career transition
Hi Friends,
I’m delighted to be facilitating the first and second kick-off sessions for Georgetown University’s summer Pivot with Purpose series. They created this robust program in record speed for the many international development professionals affected by mass layoffs this year (estimated at nearly 20,000 in the U.S. and over 200,000 globally).
💻 I would love for you to join us:
Register for “Envisioning Your Next Chapter: Where Do You Want to Go?” (June 24, 2025) — based on Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One
Register for “From Vision to Action: Staying Focused and Energized During Your Pivot” (June 26, 2025) — based on Free Time, currently just $0.99 on Kindle!
Check out the full schedule for the many wonderful topics and sessions that follow these
From last time, just in case you missed it: if you (or a friend) have been impacted by recent layoffs, whether in the corporate or government sector, don’t miss Melanie Ehrenkranz’s Laid Off Substack, a favorite recent find after reading this NYT profile. You might also appreciate this episode of NPR’s Life Kit:
👉 If you are looking for more support, learn more and apply to work 1:1 with a Pivot Coach, or for a super robust, road-tested group program check out my friend (and very first career coach) ’s Career Pathfinder. Apply promo code PIVOT for a discounted rate.
🎧 Listen to our Pivot x Career Pathfinder podcast conversation playlist here »
Now let’s examine the next energizer (or not) in our Strengthscope series . . .
💪 Strengthscope Deep Dive: Enthusiasm
Is enthusiasm an energizer or a drainer for you?
🔋 If enthusiasm energizes you, you naturally demonstrate passion and energy when communicating goals, beliefs, interests, or ideas you feel strongly about. You find it easy to advocate for things you believe in, and other people often tell you how easy it is for them to see what you enjoy. It might drain you or cause stress to be in situations where you have to be buttoned up and emotionally-restrained.
Who annoys you: People who never appear to get excited about anything. They remain dispassionate and show little enthusiasm and energy, even when communicating beliefs, ideas or views they feel strongly about. They might come across as apathetic, indifferent, or overly cool to you.
Who is annoyed by you: People who are more dispassionate, cautious or cool-headed may find your behavior too emotional, overwhelming or overzealous at times. Your enthusiasm could also leave them feeling that their views and ideas are being steamrollered by the intensity of your emotional energy and drive.
🥵 When in overdrive: Your enthusiasm can be seen as too emotive or overwhelming at times, making others feel that their views are not valued or appreciated.
🪫 If enthusiasm is a drainer for you: It may be difficult for others to sense your interest for a proposal or point of view, as you do not readily show enthusiasm.
Reframe it by reflecting: When do I get enthusiastic about something? What gives me the energy to convey excitement when needed?
📊 Get to Know Your Significant Seven Energy-Strengths
If you want to dive deeper into the 24 energy-strengths, including an assessment that will show your biggest energizers and drainers:
Individuals: Purchase the Strengthscope report here and get instant access to your results and a 45-minute Upgrade Your Energy pre-recorded workshop to better understand your unique profile, with tips to find more flow at work.
Or book a 45-minute 1:1 with me that comes with a Strengthscope report; together we’ll talk through your results and develop a customized strategy based on your Significant Seven energy-strengths.
Teams: If you work within an organization and have the budget to run this as an in-person half-day team-building workshop, we are now booking for next quarter. Learn more and inquire here »
That’s it for now . . . thank you for reading!
❤️ With Love,
