Welcome to season 4 of the Flourish Careers Podcast! Picture this: I met up with a friend after a long time, looking forward to an evening of connection and laughter. However, what unfolded was a stark reminder of the distractions that steal away precious moments. Do you have a ritual of selecting a word or theme of the year? In today's episode, I'm sharing how this experience with my friend shaped the selection of "presence" as my theme for 2023 and how I intentionally swapped productivity for presence. We'll explore the concept of time as our most precious and nonrenewable resource—how I used to waste away it while always pursuing productivity, including a 40-day "No Email on Phone" experiment. This episode is an invitation to embrace the potential of selecting a word of the year and venturing on a professional growth expedition. Your route to a more fulfilling career might begin with a single word. ♥ 💛 Free Gift: Heart-Based Career Change Checklist 📚 Tools to help: Slick Inbox |  Little Words Project 💛 Ways to work with me: Join Fried to Flourishing, the self-paced career change course or virtual coaching experience. You're invited to the Gathering Ground, an insider circle where careers take root, grow, and flourish. Browse around the shop and check out the playbooks: Make The Leap, Ultimate Playbook for Heart-Based Career Change | The Complete Interview Prep Playbook | Jumpstart Your Job Search, Gift for Grads For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog