Suzy Welch is a Professor of Management Practice at the NYU Stern School of Business, a business journalist, and best-selling author who coined the Velvet Coffin theory. This theory describes how waiting to change a job or life that’s comfortable – but not your big dream – puts you in a metaphorical “velvet coffin” with a lid that slowly closes and traps you. Yikes!

Our conversation dives into:

- the difference between comfort, contentment, and complacency

- how this shows up for people who aren’t career-driven

- understanding what drives you and clearly defining your dream(s)

- & so much more!

Mentioned in the episode:

Suzy Welch Instagram Reel on Velvet Coffin Theory: https://www.instagram.com/suzywelch/reel/C7t9gxducS8/

Suzy Welch LinkedIn Post “Happy at Work? Beware The Velvet Coffin”: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/happy-work-beware-velvet-coffin-suzy-welch/

Suzy Welch YouTube Short “Is Your Comfortable Life Holding You Back?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIKJACJsuUk

“You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career” by Ashley Stahl: https://www.ashleystahl.com/you-turn/

Escaping the Velvet Coffin: 6 Steps to Help You Decide if It’s Time To Leave: https://gavinadams.com/escaping-the-velvet-coffin-6-steps-to-help-you-decide-if-its-time-to-leave/

Broadway Week: https://www.nyctourism.com/broadway-week/

Sunnies Studios: https://sunniesstudios.com/

“Working Hard, Hardly Working” Podcast Episode: “Watch This If You’re Feeling Stuck (In Your Life, Career or Relationship) with Sahil Bloom”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtRCKfNi_KU

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79. Are You Living Life In a Velvet Coffin (and Are You Ready To Get Out)?

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