Beyond the CV. Career, Purpose & Growth.

What Really Drives You? | Discover Your Ikigai Through Career Stories

We’ve all been asked, “What do you do?”

But when was the last time someone asked you, “Why do you do it?”

We spend years studying, working, changing jobs, chasing promotions, and building our careers. Yet sometimes, even when everything looks great on paper, we find ourselves wondering: Is this really what I want?

For our first Beyond the CV meetup, we’re bringing together people who want to explore that question.

I’ll kick things off by sharing my own professional journey, the decisions, unexpected turns, challenges, and lessons that shaped the way I think about career and purpose.

Then we’ll explore Ikigai, a Japanese concept about finding meaning and purpose in life, and use it as inspiration to reflect on what we love, what we’re good at, what matters to us, and how those things connect with our professional lives.

What to expect:

• Real career stories, including the successes, doubts, and unexpected turns.
• An introduction to Ikigai and how to explore your professional purpose.
• Simple, guided exercises to reflect on your strengths, passions, and ambitions.
• Meaningful conversations and connections with people at different stages of their careers.

No preparation needed. No perfect answers expected. Just bring your curiosity and your story.

See you there!

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