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From Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast by Hala Taha | Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing | YAP Media Network
May 1, 2026 · 1h 11m
About this episode
Ken Coleman shares insights on gaining career clarity and making meaningful career pivots.
Ken Coleman hit a career crossroads in his late twenties when his long-held political dream no longer felt right. Suddenly, he found himself stuck in an unfulfilling job, overwhelmed with self-doubt and questioning whether he had wasted years pursuing the wrong path. Through coaching and self-reflection, he rediscovered his talent for communication and built a career helping others find fulfilling work. In this episode, Ken shares how professionals can gain career clarity, identify their natural talents, and make smarter pivots toward meaningful, purposeful work. In this episode, Hala and Ken will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Ken's First Soul-Sucking Job (07:38) How He Discovered His Dream Career (15:03) Turning Natural Talents into Marketable Skills (20:46) Boredom as a Career Killer (23:52) Finding Meaning and Purpose at Work (29:52) The Proximity Principle for Career Growth (38:58) The Talent, Passion, and Mission Framework (41:33) Finding the Work You're Wired to Do (51:14) AI, Retention, and Boosting Employee Engagement Ken Coleman is a bestselling author, career expert, and host of Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman, where he shares conversations that help people grow…
People in this episode
Host: Hala Taha
Guest: Ken Coleman
Topics covered
- career clarity
- natural talents
- meaningful work
- career growth
- self-reflection
- communication skills
Keywords
- career
- self-doubt
- communication
- purpose
- job satisfaction
- career coaching
- natural talents
- employee engagement
Sponsors
Huel
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: YAP Media Network
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