61. What to Do When Your Values are in Conflict with Your Work

Have you ever done work that’s in conflict with your values? Most of us have, and it can cause a lot of angst, shame, and overwhelm. In this episode, I’m taking a more nuanced view of the conflict between work and our values, and providing you with some new ways to think about it. In this episode, I cover: * Why we need to get beyond the good / bad, this / that dichotomy of thinking * Why it’s so important to take personal responsibility while acknowledging that you’re one small player in the world’s economy * How you can start taking steps to transform this conflict between work and values May this episode be a source of encouragement and reinvigoration for you! If it resonates for you, please consider subscribing to, rating, and sharing this podcast. About Megan: Megan Leatherman, MS, is the founder and director of A Wild New Work, an ecological career and organizational development agency based in the Pacific Northwest. As a mentor, nature lover, writer and speaker, Megan has helped hundreds of professionals feel more aligned in their careers. She has a Master’s degree in conflict resolution, experience in Human Resources, and believes that our work can be a spiritual practice. You can learn more about her at http://awildnewwork.com/about.