1. Ep. 93 Designing a Life of Meaning and Joy with Dr. Alexandra McDermott Louise Neil & Kim Romain 44:02

What would your life be like if it didn’t feel like an endless list of tasks and responsibilities but a vibrant tapestry of purpose and happiness? Imagine crafting a life (including your work) where every moment is a brushstroke contributing to the masterpiece of your existence. 

This comes from discovering your personal roadmap—a guiding light that reveals your true purpose, anchoring you to authenticity and steering you towards a life uniquely yours.  In this week’s episode, join Kim and Louise as they welcome Dr. Alexandra McDermott to the conversation. 

Dr. McDermott (“Ali”) is an award-winning Global Leader, International Book Publisher, and Motivational Coach most recently known for her work “Reframing Despair: Going from Stuck to Unstoppable.”  

Listen in and learn how to begin to build a blueprint not just to navigate crises but to emerge resilient and joyful in your own life and career.  

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

0:45 Our Wins the week

4:05 Who is Dr. Alexandra McDermott

5:26 How to Start a New Life

8:25 The Secret to Finding Your Purpose

18:23 Is it ok to Go Off Script

13:37 The Search for Happiness and Joy

25:43 Understanding Who Is Your Audience?

26:16 What are the Keys to Growth?

32:31 How to Design your Own Life?

38:23 How to Cultivate Trust and Search for Your Purpose

41:21 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

You can learn more about Dr. McDermott at: 

www.PenCrownPublishing.com  

www.McDermottLeadership.com 

https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.mcdermott.us 

https://www.instagram.com/freetojustb/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandramcdermott-innovation-management-leadership-venturecapital-entrepreneurship-ai/ 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4WXRhrTw8YmrwPbZkfQZg

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download your Midlife Career Crisis First Aid Kit.

You can also get Kim’s Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don’t forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective  at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Louise Neil and Kim Romain have created a movement around finding and creating work that fits and feels good. It doesn’t matter if you work for yourself of someone else - the bottom line is what you do for a living doesn’t have to be work! It’s time to take back control of your work life. That is why we have created Your Kickass Career Podcast, live events, workshops, and collective.