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Episode 12: Discovering Kokorozashi - Living Your Purpose with Kristin Popp

Dr. Katie Sandoe Season 1 Episode 12

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On this episode, I chat with Kristin Popp, Executive Vice President of Woodman's Food Market and President of the Women's Grocers of America. We dive deep into the concept of "kokorozashi", a Japanese term for personal mission, and explore how living with purpose can transform both your personal and professional life.

Kristin shares her journey of discovering and living her purpose, balancing a successful career with her commitment to championing women in the grocery industry and making a significant impact in her community. Tune in for insights on finding your own kokorozashi and living a more intentional, fulfilling life.

00:29 Meet Kristin Popp

02:03 Discovering Your Kokorozashi

04:14 Kristin's Personal Mission Journey

08:45 Applying Purpose in the Workplace

11:08 Living Intentionally: Personal Reflections

24:25 Challenges and Evolution of Living with Purpose

31:44 Practical Steps to Find Your Personal Mission

38:54 Closing Thoughts and Resources

EPISODE RESOURCES:

  • Connect with Kristin Popp on LinkedIn
  • Personal Strategy Screen Exercise (free download).
  • Four Questions to Find Your Kokorozashi:
    • Who is the person that I want to be?
    • What is the life that I want to live?
    • What is the one thing about the world I would change?
    • What is my role in making that change happen?

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also get free resources to help you on your purpose journey at www.lightecho.co.