In this episode of the Building Thinkers podcast, Tracy is joined by Adis Sophie to discuss how we might bring flow and creativity to work. After a long career in the corporate world, Adis now leads How to Design Your Life workshops in Amsterdam.

They explore finding meaningful work that energizes you, the significance of intuition in making career decisions, and the process of deconstructing beliefs that no longer serve us. The conversation emphasizes the power of connection, personal growth, and the journey of designing one's life.

The conversation emphasizes acceptance and taking small steps towards change, as well as the impact of joy and creativity in the workplace. They also share valuable resources for personal growth and connection, highlighting the importance of gratitude and intentionality in daily life.

Key Takeaways

Finding alignment in one's career is crucial for personal fulfillment.

Deconstructing beliefs helps identify what serves us and what doesn't.

Small efforts can lead to significant growth and change.

The journey of personal development is ongoing and unique to each individual.

Small, deliberate shifts can lead to significant joy.

Adis’s recommendations:

Books:

Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans https://amzn.to/4hFtQoz

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg https://amzn.to/42AHFjW

The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin https://amzn.to/3PUyjYW

Podcasts:

Pause (French podcast) with Alexandre Mars https://open.spotify.com/show/05r8AC9YA77tH68JSoUHIc?si=86d11c0cf0ee4de9

Curiosity Chronicles with Sahil Bloom https://open.spotify.com/show/4VS1y9v0uwWoxZ8BzugigN?si=9446ec2251e3446e

Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX?si=5821c50f31dd402d

Connect with Adis Sophie:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adissophie/

Website: https://designingyourlife.nl/