What Lights You Up?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what's next in your career? What Lights You Up? helps you rediscover what matters most—and turn that clarity into your next meaningful job. In today's fast-changing world of work, talent alone isn't enough. You need a clear story, modern tools, and the confidence to take bold next steps. Whether you're an experienced professional ready for a pivot, a stay-at-home parent reentering the workforce, or a student navigating your first career move, What Lights You Up? meets you exactly where you are—and shows you how to move forward with actionable insights and tools. Drawing on her highly successful MVP 360 Coaching program, renowned executive coach and speaker Mary Olson-Menzel combines practical strategies with real-life success stories to help you stop second-guessing yourself and start making progress towards your goals and dreams. Inside, you'll learn how to: Clarify and confidently tell your personal story so you stand out and get hired Leverage LinkedIn, social media, and personal branding to create real momentum Ace interviews, negotiate with confidence, and land the right offer Thrive from your first day—and build a foundation for long-term career success More than a job search guide, What Lights You Up? is a roadmap for creating a career that aligns with who you are today—and who you want to become in the future.

Introduction xi Chapter 1 Identify Your Light 1 Chapter 2 Turn Your Light On 11 Chapter 3 Write Your Story 19 Chapter 4 Build Your Toolbox 31 Chapter 5 Follow Your Dream 39 Chapter 6 Tap into Your Network 45 Chapter 7 Choose Joy 55 Chapter 8 Develop Your Three Ps 61 Chapter 9 Shine in the Interview and Land the Job 83 Chapter 10 Succeed Today 101 Chapter 11 Create Forward Momentum 107 Chapter 12 Design a Framework for Success 113 Chapter 13 Give Yourself Grace 119 Chapter 14 Practice Gratitude 127 Conclusion: Lights on for Life 133 Exercises 139 Acknowledgments 183 About the Author 187 Notes 189 Index 191