147 : Finding Purpose After 25 Years in Corporate America with Mike Normant

The Mindful FIRE Podcast

In this episode: Coaching Yourself Up, Self Awareness, Career Breaks, Financial Independence, Transformational Journey with Mike Normant
Episode Summary
In this episode, Adam Coelho welcomes Mike Normant to discuss the transformative journey of coaching oneself and the importance of self-awareness. Mike shares his personal experiences, including his career transition from engineering to human resources and the significant life events that led him to take a career break. The conversation explores the concept of financial independence, overcoming limiting beliefs, and practical strategies for enhancing self-awareness.
Guest Bio
Mike Normant is a leadership trainer and coach with a rich background in engineering and human resources. With over 25 years of corporate experience, he has focused on learning and development, employee onboarding, and coaching individuals to realize their potential through heightened self-awareness. Mike is passionate about helping others navigate their paths and has created training programs and written a book on self-coaching.
Resources & Books Mentioned

• Hudson Coaching Program
• Esalen Workshops
• Byron Katie's Four Questions

Guest Contact Information

• Coach Your Self Up: https://coachyourselfup.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikenormant

Key Takeaways

• Taking a career break can lead to significant personal transformation and self-discovery.
• Financial independence is more about one's relationship with money than a specific monetary figure.
• Self-awareness is crucial for personal growth and can be developed through mindfulness and reflection.
• Limiting beliefs often stem from stories we tell ourselves; challenging these narratives can open new possibilities.
• Coaching oneself up involves recognizing patterns and improving self-observation to enhance personal effectiveness.
• The journey of self-awareness is ongoing and requires conscious effort to identify and change ingrained behaviors.

Text Adam w/ comments or questions

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The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about

• Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you
• Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life
• Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality
• Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE

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