Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville, an executive leadership coach, discusses the importance of staying true to oneself and maintaining personal values and motivation in the pursuit of success. She emphasizes that success loses its meaning if it comes at the expense of personal relationships and well-being. Dr. Martin-Neville shares her own journey of rediscovering herself and her passion after realizing that she had become unhappy despite her professional success. She highlights the need for individuals to reconnect with their true selves and bring their whole selves to their careers and relationships. Dr. Martin-Neville suggests that working with a coach can help individuals gain a broader perspective and make the necessary mindset shifts to prioritize personal fulfillment alongside professional success.

In this conversation, Dr. Dorothy A. Martin-Neville discusses the importance of self-awareness, values, and personal leadership in living a fulfilling life. She emphasizes the need to align one's actions with their values and to be discerning when taking on new commitments. Dr. Martin-Neville also highlights the role of a coach in helping individuals identify their strengths and vulnerabilities, and in holding them accountable. She believes that life is a journey of continuous growth and evolution, and that each person has a unique superpower to contribute to the world. The conversation concludes with a discussion on gratitude and the importance of living life authentically and powerfully.

• Success loses its meaning if it comes at the expense of personal relationships and well-being.
• Reconnecting with one's true self and personal values is essential for a fulfilling life and career.
• Working with a coach can provide a broader perspective and support in making mindset shifts.
• Prioritizing personal fulfillment alongside professional success leads to a more balanced and meaningful life. Align your actions with your values and be discerning when taking on new commitments.
• A coach can help you identify your strengths and vulnerabilities and hold you accountable.
• Life is a journey of continuous growth and evolution.
• Each person has a unique superpower to contribute to the world.
• Practice gratitude and live life authentically and powerfully.

• 00:00: Introduction and Background
• 03:01: Dr. Maten-Neville's Personal Journey of Rediscovery
• 07:52: The Challenges of Balancing Work and Personal Life
• 10:01: The Dangers of Over-Identification with Success
• 13:05: The Importance of Recognizing the Fullness of Self
• 19:22: Living in Alignment with Your Values
• 23:26: Embracing Life as a Journey
• 27:57: Discovering Your Superpower
• 34:05: Gratitude and Authentic Living