Topic: Introduction to the Podcast

• Host Annemarie Cross introduces the podcast and its focus on women in leadership.
• Description of the podcast’s aim: supporting women who have overcome challenges and are making a mark in the world.
• Invitation for listeners to join the conversation over their favorite beverage.

Topic: Amanda’s Background and Journey

• Amanda originally aspired to be a physiotherapist and pursued studies abroad.
• Transition to a legal career upon advice from her aunt, despite initial lack of interest in law.
• Seventeen-year career in government law, initially fulfilling but eventually leading to dissatisfaction.

Topic: Redundancy and Career Transition

• Amanda discusses the fear and uncertainty following her redundancy in 2014 as a blind professional.
• Initial attempts at sales through skincare, ultimately unsuccessful but educational.
• Retraining as a John C. Maxwell speaker, trainer, and coach, leading to the pursuit of her life’s purpose.

Topic: Finding Life’s Purpose

• Exploration of the idea that everyone is wired for a purpose that brings happiness and fulfillment.
• Amanda’s journey to discovering her purpose: inspiring and encouraging others.
• Personal transformation and increased happiness after aligning career with purpose.

Topic: Advice to Those Feeling Unfulfilled

• Suggestion to evaluate whether it is the job role or the environment that is unfulfilling.
• Example of a coaching client who loved their field but needed a different role to feel satisfied.
• The danger of living out someone else’s dream rather than one’s own aspirations.

Topic: Understanding Purpose and Core Values

• Purpose as an inherent part of one’s identity, often performed unconsciously and effortlessly.
• The role of purpose in motivating and driving personal and professional decisions.
• Importance of aligning work with personal values, interests, and strengths for genuine fulfillment.

Topic: The Role of Values in Career Satisfaction

• Explanation of how new management styles can disrupt an employee’s satisfaction with their role.
• Example of an employee whose core value of deep client connections was compromised by new policies.
• Core values as the underlying motivators for career and lifestyle choices.

Topic: Amanda’s Program: Purpose Vision Future

• Description of the 12-week Purpose Vision Future program combining online learning and coaching.
• Focus on examining present and past experiences, along with passions to find purpose.
• Flexibility of the program to accommodate those unable to make a full career change.

Topic: Final Thoughts on Living Your Purpose

• Impact of living in alignment with one’s purpose: increased energy, motivation, and satisfaction.
• Personal anecdotes from Amanda illustrating the positive changes after realigning with her purpose.
• Emphasis on purpose providing resilience and direction during challenging times.