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Defining a legacy to me starts with understanding what is it that makes you light up, what is it your passionate about, what work do you do that feels like play. You can't create a legacy career by doing something that drains your energy

Whilst many are distracted by financial gain this is something I find is rarely considered. Before engaging in a piece of work I always ask myself what value can I add and how it will make a difference and to whom. It is important to understand if its needed in relation to what the world needs. I also used to feel that if I didn't have someone shadowing me it was a waste as role modeling and inspiring other leaders ensures there is a lasting legacy that ripples on.....

In my opinion, it’s what other people have to say about you that represents your legacy. So it’s the Testimonials / Recommendations you acquire on LinkedIn, due to its brilliant 100% authenticity, that exemplify the value that you added through your input

Always be true to yourself, do not focus on money.. Focus on doing what you love to do and are great at. Work hard and face adversity head on, nothing comes easy in life.. struggle is part of success. Don't fall in love with the destination, fall in love with the journey!

In the most simple version of this, I ask myself - How do you want to be remembered? It is so simple, I can do it on the fly or while sitting with a coffee. The answer to the question allows me to keep my priorities in clear focus. When the topic of legacy comes up in conversation, I'm often surprised by how many professionals have never considered it. Living into your legacy guides you to behave in a way that makes you proud. Start now, do it often.

This might feel overwhelming, there are a lot of options for future. The best way to achieve your legacy is to start small, one action can look like attending a networking meeting having a conversation with someone that does the thing you want to do. See how you feel and corse correct a little bit If you need to. It's ok to tweak your vision

On thing I found helpful was to set yearly goals, beyond what the corporation assigned me. For example employee development. The work week, the work days are just too hectic and before you know it six months is gone and you did nothing about something important. Goals helped me allocate time to the initiatives that gave value to my team and made my heart happy.

There are several ways to share your essence and insights and leave a beautiful legacy. Coaching and Mentoring others, writing and documenting your experiment, knowledge and guides are all effective ways. Volunteering to add value to people, processes and organizations affords you the ability to reach a wider audience also. Every valuable piece of yourself you leave behind through knowledge is a Legacy that will continue to impact the world after you.

Sharing your insights is so powerful! Building others is likely one of the best parts of the journey and watching them start or reach a milestone in their own careers. Share your knowledge, your mistakes, challenges, and networks. This will surely pay dividends in any organization, building the next foundation of key leaders to continue the mission forward.

Others are inspired by you, even if you don't believe you are inspiring - you are!. When you are ahead of someone else, and you always are, they are looking at you, wishing to be as far along as you because they are still facing challenges that you have overcome. Sharing insights invites the conversation to open up, that it is safe. Sharing helps relieve the pressure of having it all figured out, it helps others learn, reduces their stress and inspires them to continue.

A fantastic place to share this knowledge expertise and insight is in a job interview. On your CV or resume and even your LinkedIn profile- your expertise is not a secret. Your history and experience is important but what is more important is where you are going and what you are doing with it so always look for opportunities to share through newsletters, posts blogs, videos, podcasts etc

Someone once asked me in a live interview to share a regret- I said ' I don't have regrets on learning experiences'. Every experience whether adverse or challenge has been learning which I share openly with others. To learn from these you must take time to reflect and measure your own progress even if its just from the year before. It shows authenticity as a leader and builds trust with others, so in challenging situations when you don't know the answer its actually ok to say 'I don't know.. When we stop learning we stop growing

Do you remember last time life happened exactly as planned? Life will leave you clues and also test you to see if that's what you really want. You will likely deviate a bit, come back, deviate, come back. It's ok

Make seeking feedback a deliberate part of building a successful career legacy. Don't assume that people will speak with you when there is something you need to know. You need to take control of your career growth and actively seek useful feedback. Feedback could be formally or informally given. You can also receive it from people who may be at a lower career level than you are. The point is, you always need help with blind spots and it could come from anyone.

I will always remember one of my managers because of how we asked for feedback. We would both bring a notebook to our one-to-ones and ask for feedback. We would say yes, tell me the good one, but also what I can improve on. We would take notes on the improvement feedback and take action. Next catchup we would debrief and do it all over again

One important belief I hold is that life should not be seen as a competition. The value of my essence and contributions does not require comparison with those of other professionals to be meaningful. I embrace my uniqueness as it is and find contentment in sharing that distinctiveness with the world. Therefore, I firmly believe in relishing the journey of life and striving to leave every stage, person, or event better than I found them.

It's important to think about what comes next. While it can be hard to let go of the past, it's also important to embrace the future. Consider volunteering your skills to a charity, meeting new people, or exploring places you've never been before. This is a time to reinvent your life and discover new passions you may not have even known existed.