Corporate Reflections : Finding Your North Star

Your reflection for today is all about Finding Your North Star.This reflection draws from well-established concepts in self-help and psychology. Its core ideas are most associated with Martha Beck, a sociologist, life coach, and bestselling author - particularly her book, Finding Your Own North Star.

• Finding Your Own North Star": This is the title of one of Martha Beck's most well-known books. She uses the "North Star" metaphor extensively to represent an individual's authentic purpose or true self. The book is all about helping people "claim the life you were meant to live," which aligns perfectly with the speech's message.

• The "Compass" of Self-Discovery: This reflection's method of using curiosity, anger, and joy to "form a map" for one's life is a central theme in Beck's coaching and writing. She teaches that by paying attention to your inner signals—what she calls the "essential self"—you can find your way.

• "Curiosity" as a Guide: The idea of following what makes you curious is a cornerstone of many personal development theories, but it is a key part of Beck's approach to self-discovery. • "Anger" as a Motivator: The reflection's framing of anger as a "powerful motivator" for change is a specific and nuanced point that is commonly discussed in coaching and therapeutic contexts, including Beck's work. It's about channeling righteous anger at injustice into productive action.

• "Joy" as a Litmus Test: The idea of using joy as a way to find where you are "so engrossed in an activity that you lose all track of time" is a direct parallel to the psychological concept of "flow," and a central part of Beck's philosophy for finding your purpose.