Episode 10: Staying True to Yourself Through Purpose
In this episode, I chat with Haley Kunert, who shares her journey in finding purpose and how that transformed the way she views work and life. She also shares insights on how to SPARK young professionals (YPs) in the workplace. We discuss the Sparketype Assessment as a tool that helps identify the type of work that lights people up. It's a fun, informative discussion on how to live in ways authentically to you to avoid burning out. Tune in to be inspired and learn how to connect with YPs more deeply at work and in life!
Episode Chapters
00:27 Meet Haley Kunert
02:15 Misconceptions About Younger Generations
03:51 Understanding Individual Motivations
11:33 The Concept of Rock Stars and Superstars
14:03 Inspiring Young Professionals
23:26 The Role of Purpose in the Workplace
32:58 Advice for Young Professionals
38:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Episode Resources
Connect with Haley Kunert on LinkedIn
Access the FREE Sparketype Assessment
Episode Guest
About Haley Kunert
Haley is a Senior Project Manager with HF&H Consultants, she assists public agencies in managing solid waste franchise agreements, completing negotiations for new programs, legislative compliance and reporting specific to California, diversion reporting, solid waste procurements, rate reviews and surveys, organics program planning, grant support, and community outreach. She has her BS from UC San Diego in Environmental Systems with a minor in Psychology. She is currently the Secretary of the Southern California SWANA Board slated to be the vice president in September. Additionally she is the YP representative on the YP steering committee where she works to connect all of SWANA’s YP chapter and region reps. When not at work, you can find her staying fit, trying new desserts, chasing dogs (her dog Chewie), or painting at her favorite local brewery!