Career Success Starts Within: Unpacking the Power of Core Beliefs
Conversations rarely emphasize trustworthiness, benevolence, and competence in relation to career success
When I started my career at eighteen, I focused mainly on having an income to build my life as an independent adult. Back then, I lacked a college degree and didn’t consider the influence of my core beliefs on my career. However, with time, I learned that professional success encompasses more than just technical expertise. It involves ethical decision-making and self-reflection. I came to realize that life presents opportunities for self-discovery, and aligning core beliefs with personal missions is paramount. While this is clear to me, it’s evident that not everyone shares this perspective. Many prioritize monetary gain over other considerations, only to find themselves facing doubt and confusion after years of hard work. My struggles with setting boundaries have led me to understand their direct link to self-worth. Effective communication and decision-making are rooted in our core beliefs.
Professional success goes beyond skills; it’s about self-worth and self-identity, requiring intentional effort and personal growth. My research on emotions, thoughts, and consciousness has led me to understand that our core beliefs are formed in childhood, shaping our mindset as we mature. Yet, these factors are rarely consciously considered. Conversations rarely emphasize trustworthiness, benevolence, and competence in relation to career success. Cultural and family environments significantly shape our core beliefs, yet discussions about these topics are rare. Heart-to-heart interactions are infrequent, and anxiety stemming from past experiences often hinders meaningful conversations.
There are differences depending on the culture we refer to or the different family environments; we cannot generalize, but it is uncommon to have social conversations about it. For some, these topics are private, but based on my research, most people do not discuss or reflect on them. During a 1-1 session with a client and while we were exploring how to handle his tendency to anxiety due to an early age trauma, he told me that he feels it is tough to have authentic conversations with other people because most people only engage in superficial discussions that leave you empty. He specifically mentioned that having a heart-to-heart conversation is complex and rare. He was very curious about my suggestion of presenting himself with an open heart to the different encounters during his day. He asked but how do I open my heart.?
Our core beliefs determine how we perceive our self-worth, identity, and others; however, they are rarely considered when determining the most critical factors for career success.
Based on my practice, if we do not evaluate and build core beliefs that help us and others, we are delaying humanity’s evolution, which means our children’s well-being.
It’s clear that our core beliefs fundamentally shape our self-worth, identity, and perceptions of others, yet they are often overlooked in discussions about career success. Through my work, I’ve realized that consciously evaluating and cultivating core beliefs is essential for our personal and collective evolution. Failure to do so jeopardizes the well-being of future generations.
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Author: Dr. Monica Coronel holds a Ph.D. in Business with a specialization in Emotional Intelligence. She is a passionate speaker, writer, and EI facilitator who enjoys sharing her expertise with others. Dr. Coronel believes that her purpose in life is to help individuals rediscover their true selves and find their life’s purpose. She sees herself as a spiritual being with a mission to guide and assist others. Additionally, Dr. Coronel has created a toolbox called “1 Minute of Self-Reflection” which is based on principles of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and neuroscience.
