Leaning Into Your Emotions: The Key to Thriving in Nonlinear Careers
Kristin Jemison, MBA, PMP
Global Business Leader ? Revenue Growth Strategist ? Operational Excellence Architect ? Empowering High-Performing Teams ? Visionary Change Agent
When my career took an unexpected turn, the first thing I had to confront wasn’t my resume or network—it was myself. My nonlinear career path had brought me to the top of my industry, but when I was laid off, I felt like a beginner again, riddled with self-doubt and anxiety. What saved me wasn’t external validation but an inward journey into emotional awareness.
Studies increasingly affirm the transformative role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in personal and professional success. Research published in Harvard Business Review highlights that EQ accounts for nearly 90% of the difference in performance between high and average achievers in leadership roles. Feeling your emotions fully—without judgment—fosters self-awareness, which is the foundation of EQ and a key driver of professional and personal success.
Additionally, neuroscience supports the power of emotional regulation in manifesting success. Dr. Joe Dispenza, a renowned neuroscientist, explains that emotions influence our ability to create meaningful change. When we embrace feelings like gratitude and clarity, our brain rewires to attract opportunities aligned with these positive states.
Incorporating emotional awareness into my daily routine—through mindfulness practices like meditation and journaling—allowed me to access the power of my emotions as a guide. This shift wasn’t just an internal revelation; it reshaped my external reality, helping me reimagine success on my terms.
The secret to thriving in your nonlinear career isn’t in fighting your emotions but in feeling them. They’re not roadblocks—they’re signposts pointing to growth and potential.
How are you leaning into your emotions to guide your career journey?
Procurement and Supply Chain Executive - Unleashing value with people, process and digital transformation to navigate today's industry challenges while cultivating engaged teams to deliver top and bottom-line impact.
3 个月Well said Kristin and amazing to see glimpses of your journey and sharing those insights in your book and articles for others. EQ is highly underrated and in many corporate settings, undervalued- Yet as you and data says, highly correlated to many things positive business, personal and for the world. Its also a wonderful time anytime but especially end of year to lean into what we are feeling, ramp up kindness and gratitude and take time for reflection as we enter a new year. Thanks for your insights and happy holidays !