John Burk

John Burk is an IT consultant and mentor who helps organizations and individuals find purpose and passion in their work. With experience spanning auto mechanic, sales executive and CIO roles, John understands firsthand the challenges of finding a fulfilling career. He now focuses his energy on guiding others to define success for themselves, take accountability, and have the courage to take a new path if needed. John most enjoys solving complex technical puzzles but gets the greatest satisfaction from empowering people to discover their dreams.

Finding Purpose and Passion: A Conversation with John Burk on Discovering Your Dream Career

Host Mike Kelley has a candid conversation with IT leader John Burk about finding career purpose and passion. You will hear John’s personal story of achieving outward success but feeling unfulfilled. He opens up about overcoming self-doubt, expectations of others, and figuring out what motivates him most. John explains creating a career focused on helping people and solving puzzles. Those feeling stuck or unsure if they’re in the right field will find inspiration in John’s transparency about mistakes and lessons on his journey. Tune in for an enlightened perspective on aligning your dreams with your daily work.

246- Finding Purpose and Passion: A Conversation with John Burk on Discovering Your Dream Career

Define for yourself what will make you happiest, not what others say success should look like.

3 Key Takeaways

  • Focus on your ultimate career goal, not just short-term gains
  • Take time for self-reflection to understand what fulfills you
  • Don't let self-doubt hold you back from finding purpose

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246- Finding Purpose and Passion: A Conversation with John Burk on Discovering Your Dream Career
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Episode Show Notes

Moving from mechanical to computer expertise [00:08:27]

Diverse roles in IT, from engineer to virtual CIO [00:12:48]

Questioning the definition of success and finding true fulfillment [00:17:02]

Finding Success but Losing Passion [00:18:12]

Panic Attack and Taking a Different Approach [00:21:16]

Reflecting on Experiences and Finding Joy [00:25:00]

Taking Accountability and Evaluating Personal Impact [00:28:09]

Struggling with Accepting Fault and Psychological Factors [00:31:07]

Finger-Pointing and Taking Responsibility [00:34:39]

Struggling with Integrity in the Workplace [00:38:13]

The Importance of Having an End Goal and Taking Relevant Actions [00:56:22]

John’s Non-Electrified Passion: Barbecue Pit Master [01:00:07]

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