"I now approach life with excitement and feel empowered to pursue a new career"
After leaving academia and a career in microbial research, Vismaya discovered a new calling through this Quest. She reconnected with her passion for serving others and gained the clarity and confidence to pursue a career as a life coach, where she can make an immediate, visible difference in people's lives.
Before this Quest, my life was… Before this Quest, my life revolved around research and academia. After completing my PhD in understanding the microbial world, I wanted to make a significant impact through research. I started my postdoctoral studies with enthusiasm, contributing to critical projects like drug discovery for poultry diseases and helping combat antibiotic resistance. While I was proud of my work, I began to feel that the slow pace of research wasn’t fulfilling my desire to make an immediate, visible difference in the world.
After taking this Quest, I feel… After taking this Quest, I feel reinvigorated and confident about the next phase of my career. This program has helped me reconnect with my passion for serving others and opened my eyes to the powerful role I can play as a life coach. I now have a clear direction and feel ready to support people in finding meaning and joy in their lives, just as I found mine.
The reason I enrolled in this Quest… I enrolled in this Quest because I was searching for my true calling after leaving research. While I had been helping others in different ways, I felt something was missing in my life. I wanted a career that would allow me to impact people more directly and immediately, and I believed that life coaching could be that path.
What I was hoping to achieve/learn was… I hoped to understand myself better, find a new way to contribute to the world, and gain the skills to help others discover their own purpose and passion. I wanted a career where I could work closely with people, guide them, and help them reach their fullest potential.
Reasons why I recommend this Quest are… The Quest provides clarity, confidence, and direction to anyone searching for their purpose. It’s full of transformative exercises and real-world tools that make it easy to apply what you learn to your daily life. It’s a powerful program for anyone who wants to grow and make a difference in the lives of others.
Areas of my life in which I’ve noticed the biggest changes are… I’ve noticed the biggest changes in my confidence and sense of purpose. I now approach life with excitement and feel empowered to pursue a new career. I also feel more connected to my values and to the people I want to serve.
My top 3 takeaways or insights during/after finishing this Quest are…
I learned the importance of aligning my work with my values and passions. I realized that growth often requires stepping away from what you know to find new paths. I discovered how meaningful it is to help others discover their own passions and live fulfilling lives. The biggest positive change(s) I’ve noticed are… The biggest positive change I’ve noticed is a renewed enthusiasm for life and work. I am now excited to start my journey as a life coach, supporting others in finding their own sense of purpose and helping them live fulfilling lives.
Vismaya Shhree
University Institutional Researcher
Wooster, United States
Written 19 January 2020 From our original stories site
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