Uncover the science behind identifying your authentic interests and how they can transform your career. Learn practical methods to discover what energizes you versus what drains you, moving beyond surface preferences to understand your deeper work DNA.

Finding your Element is that intersection where natural talent meets personal passion; when you are in that sweet spot, you feel most authentic, inspired, and connected to your potential.
your personal interests


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Lena: Hey everyone, welcome to this personalized podcast from BeFreed! I'm Lena, and I'm absolutely thrilled to dive into something that's at the heart of so many career decisions-understanding your personal interests and how they can guide your professional journey.
Eli: And I'm Eli! You know, Lena, this topic gets me so excited because we're not just talking about "following your passion"-that tired old advice that leaves so many people scratching their heads. We're talking about something much more nuanced and practical.
Lena: Exactly! We've got this incredible collection of insights from career experts and researchers who've spent years figuring out how people actually discover what makes them tick. From Jonathan Fields' groundbreaking work on Sparketypes to Ken Robinson's exploration of finding your Element, we're going to unpack the real science behind identifying your interests.
Eli: Right! And what I love is that we're going to show our listeners that this isn't some mystical process-it's actually quite methodical. There are concrete steps you can take to understand what energizes you versus what drains you, and that understanding can be absolutely transformative for your career.