How would you define your values? Before you answer this question, let's look at what values are. Values are the things that are important to us. They highlight what we stand for, give us direction in life, and allow us to make life and work decisions. When we honor our values, we experience fulfillment. But when we don't, we risk living a life of misalignment and unhappiness. Discovering your values takes time and self-reflection. That said, is there a way to gain clarity on your values and live the life and career that you want? Our guest today says yes! Dr. Laura Eigel has dedicated a large part of her career to helping people develop their values, make a positive influence on those around them, and lead as their authentic selves. She is the founder of The Catch Group - an executive coaching practice founded on the principle of living a life guided by your values and the host of the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast. Arlene and Laura cover a lot of ground when it comes to why values are so important to work satisfaction, tips to identify them, and how to use them as a stepping stone to living a more grounded, blissful, and abundant life. Listen until the end of this episode and let Arlene know your biggest takeaways via Instagram @arlene_pace_green. Don't forget to tune into episode 3 where Arlene talks about 5 strategies for getting UN-STUCK in your career, dreams, & purpose. Find the episode here. In this episode, we cover:-Laura's lifelong learning journey. -Identifying your values. -What to do when you're misaligned with your values. -The Values First framework. -How to define your own version of success. -How to build and preserve better boundaries. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Laura's book - Values First: How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want is coming out April 12th! Order your copy here!-Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here! Connect with Laura:-Visit her website at www.thecatchgroup.com and connect with her via Linkedin and Instagram @thecatchgroup.-You may also listen to her show, the You Belong in the C-Suite podcast. Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE. More about Dr. Laura Eigel:Laura Eigel, Ph.D., is the founder of The Catch Group, an executive coaching practice and consultancy specializing in individual and organizational solutions to advance key talent within organizations. The Catch Group believes that more diversity and authenticity are needed in the top jobs at organizations. The Catch Group’s Values First™ coaching framework focuses on leading with values to create inclusive cultures through authentic leadership. This framework is featured in her forthcoming book, Values First: How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want, which will be released in April 2022. Laura’s values of family, growth, development, achievement, advocacy, and balance have motivated her to lead authentically over her 15+ career as a strategic talent and organizational development executive. She leverages her years of coaching experience across multiple business functions to coach executives to meet their personal and business goals. She’s held roles in Fortune 50 companies as an HR executive and was previously the Chief Learning Officer of YPO. She’s an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University, and is on the faculty of 5050 Women on Boards, the leading global education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards. Laura is the podcast host of You Belong in the C-Suite podcast.