57. The Art of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work with Wendy Nyx

This week I had a fascinating discussion with Wendy Nyx, where we dig into the role of personal values in shaping a fulfilling career, and how to maintain authenticity and passion while we’re at work.
Is there a secret recipe for a fulfilling career?
Wendy Nyx had an interesting start to her design career. How many of us can say we worked on an underground newspaper in a control controlled by an authoritarian dictatorship? Not surprisingly, this experience has shaped her entire life and career.
I had the privilege of speaking with Wendy, co-founder of Primitive Spark. Wendy’s career journey from Argentina to Los Angeles is a testament to her adaptability and commitment to human-centered design. Our conversation revolves around the integration of personal values into professional life.
Wendy emphasizes the importance of identifying and expressing our values to enhance our work experiences. She shares how being true to oneself can not only foster personal growth but also positively influence the workplace culture.
We also dig into maintaining enthusiasm in our careers. Wendy believes in the transformative power of aligning our work with our core values, ensuring that we remain passionate and motivated.
Lastly, Wendy offers valuable advice for job seekers, highlighting the importance of finding a company culture that aligns with personal values and goals. This alignment is crucial for a fulfilling and successful career.
Topics:
• 17:53 - How do we identify our values?
• 22:42 - Create a “persona card” for yourself
• 23:51 - Sometimes our values slip and fall to the side
• 25:33 - Take a designer’s approach to change in your career
• 27:08 - How do we keep that spark alive
• 31:36 - If you’re not aligned with your purpose, are you doing what you’re meant to do?
• 34:13 - We need to be intentional about where we are and what we’re doing
• 39:35 - Being authentic can be vulnerable.
• 44:04 - When you lose those teams
• 45:33 - You have more power than you think
• 46:08 - How do you find the right company
• 53:32 - Introverts
• 57:08 - Have clarity in your intent
• 59:57 - The difference between being responsible for something and being responsible to others