Exploring Uniqology and Life Design with Gill McLaren (Ep 35)
In this episode of True Power, host Cassie welcomes Gill McLaren, the CEO and founder of Syntegrate.
Drawing from her extensive corporate experience, particularly her 20 years at Coca-Cola, Gill shares insights from her book, 'Think, Plan, Live,' and introduces the concept of 'uniqology'—the art and science of each person's unique life fingerprint.
Gill elaborates on the six steps to designing a life congruent with one's core values, the power of curiosity, and the importance of understanding uniqueness in the workplace.
The conversation delves into personal experiences, strategies for identifying and optimising individual strengths, and practical tips for navigating career and life challenges.
Timestamps:
01:54 Gill's Career Journey and Syntegrate
05:06 The Concept of Unicology
06:21 Discovering Your Unique Life Fingerprint
12:10 Implementing Uniqology in Teams and Organizations
18:53 The Six Steps to Uncovering Your Uniqueness
24:16 Connecting the Dots: Simplifying Life's Patterns
25:02 The Power of a Comprehensive Framework
25:54 Designing a Life True to Yourself
26:52 Navigating Career Highs and Lows
27:56 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Adaptability
31:17 Curiosity in Personal and Professional Growth
39:23 Realisng the Need for Change
42:26 Encouragement for Embracing Uniqueness
45:21 Practical Steps for Life Design
48:01 Final Thoughts and Resources
About the guest:
Gill McLaren is an accomplished executive leader, innovator, speaker, consultant, and coach. She is the CEO and Founder of Syntegrate, an organisation that blends strategy, consultancy, and coaching to solve significant problems and create impactful solutions. Before founding Syntegrate, Gill held executive leadership positions at Coca-Cola across the UK, Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore, focusing on General Management, Strategic Planning, and Marketing. Gill is also the author of Think Plan Live, a book offering a practical framework for designing a fulfilling life in six simple steps.
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