

Becoming You with Suzy Welch
NYU Stern Professor Suzy Welch
Have you ever wondered, “What should I do with my life?” Or, “Should I stay or should I go?” Or, “Is there anyone out there who actually tells the freaking truth about life and work today, but also does not leave me in despair?”
Wonder no more! The “Becoming You” podcast has arrived, hosted by Suzy Welch, the business journalist-turned-professor at the helm of NYU’s wildly popular self-discovery class by the same name. A three New York Times best-seller and frequent contributor to the Today Show and the Wall Street Journal, Professor Welch is considered a leading expert on decision-making, and the discovery and pursuit of authentic purpose. But virtually no topic is off-bounds in her irreverent new podcast, from parenting fails (including her own) to perfect poems (none of her own, thank God.) Also included: Pointed opinions on dogs, Gen Z, marriage, credit default swaps, golf skirts, career killing mistakes, and under-appreciated TV shows you really have to see immediately. OK, there is actually nothing in the podcast about credit default swaps.
Tune in every week to laugh, learn, get riled up, get calmed down, and basically get closer to becoming you, joyfully, in this crazy, upside-down, scary, messy, and altogether beautiful world we share.
Wonder no more! The “Becoming You” podcast has arrived, hosted by Suzy Welch, the business journalist-turned-professor at the helm of NYU’s wildly popular self-discovery class by the same name. A three New York Times best-seller and frequent contributor to the Today Show and the Wall Street Journal, Professor Welch is considered a leading expert on decision-making, and the discovery and pursuit of authentic purpose. But virtually no topic is off-bounds in her irreverent new podcast, from parenting fails (including her own) to perfect poems (none of her own, thank God.) Also included: Pointed opinions on dogs, Gen Z, marriage, credit default swaps, golf skirts, career killing mistakes, and under-appreciated TV shows you really have to see immediately. OK, there is actually nothing in the podcast about credit default swaps.
Tune in every week to laugh, learn, get riled up, get calmed down, and basically get closer to becoming you, joyfully, in this crazy, upside-down, scary, messy, and altogether beautiful world we share.
Episodes
Mentioned books

5 snips
Feb 4, 2025 • 31min
You Love Your Family. You Love Your Work. You Hate How That Feels.
What happens when work and family demand your attention at the same time? Chaos, guilt, and exhaustion often ensue. A heartfelt conversation reveals the conflict between professional commitments and family devotion. The introduction of the 'Values Bridge' tool helps individuals align their personal values with their career aspirations. Stories highlight the emotional toll and the resilience needed to navigate this balancing act, particularly for parents. Discover how reflecting on core values can lead to personal fulfillment amidst the chaos.

Jan 28, 2025 • 37min
Four Questions To Turn Your Firing Into the Best Day of Your Life
Job loss can feel like a personal death, but it might be a catalyst for growth. The discussion unfolds around navigating the emotional chaos that accompanies being fired, encouraging listeners to embrace 'fun employment' as a new mindset. There’s emphasis on taking ownership of one’s role in job dismissals and discovering personal values. By reflecting on setbacks, individuals can tap into self-discovery and unearth hidden aspirations, transforming endings into beginnings in their careers.

Jan 21, 2025 • 27min
It’s OK To Do Scary Things in Life, Except One
You can want more in life. You can want less. You can choose to take a walk in dark and snowy woods with four crazy dogs, or you can choose to stay inside by the fire reading Jane Eyre. How edgy, wild, and exciting your life is, or how contained, chill, and peaceful it is – that choice is on you. The answer depends on your value of Scope. And the truth is, all values choices are on you. Except the choice to not live by your values at all, and just…survive. In this episode of the pod, Suzy is abducted by aliens and ends up living four months in complete chaos. OK, she wasn’t actually abducted, but she might as well have been, since this period was so divorced from what Becoming You is all about. Tune in to hear what she learned during this time apart from her longed-for self – and what she would advise anyone who also wants their life journey to be of their own design…and desire. The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.com
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- YouTube: @suzywelch_
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Jan 14, 2025 • 29min
Have You Already Found Your Purpose? There are Five Ways to Know
The journey to discovering your true purpose is both challenging and rewarding, much like childbirth. Five stages play a crucial role: elation, revelation, investigation, refinement, and the unique 'scarephoria'—where fear and excitement collide. Personal anecdotes about parenthood add warmth and humor, proving that both love and challenge shape our paths. Reflecting on transformative experiences invites listeners to delve deeper into their own quests for meaning. Join the conversation on growth, fear, and finding the extraordinary in life's trials.

Jan 8, 2025 • 23min
It's the end of the world, who cares about purpose anyway?
It's so bad out there, isn't it? There's war. Violence. Polarization. And sometimes, there's our own work too, weighing us down, because it's so much less than we want and need. So why bother even trying to find our purpose in the morass? What's the point? Hello! Here at the Becoming You pod, we're so happy you asked! Because we have an answer to that question, which is, basically, the case for hope, even and especially when times are like these, daunting, and messy, and too darn scary. Tune in to this episode to hear it, and hear too Suzy interview her own best friend, who found a new and powerful purpose after she almost lost her life.
The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Check out the Becoming You book.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:
Instagram: @suzywelch
Linkedin: @suzywelch
TikTok: @suzywelch
YouTube: @suzywelch_
X: @SuzyWelch
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Jan 1, 2025 • 32min
What if you had a new language to explain what’s important to you? Now you do
It has just 15 words -- simple, clear, and powerful. And the minute you're fluent in it -- which is the exact point of this episode -- suddenly the world starts to make a lot more sense, starting with how you're feeling about life, and what you need to do to make yourself feel that much better, more fulfilled, and more authentic. Essentially -- more you. Listen in, and get ready to transform your world with a new lexicon of values.
The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Check out the Becoming You book.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:
Instagram: @suzywelch
Linkedin: @suzywelch
TikTok: @suzywelch
YouTube: @suzywelch_
X: @SuzyWelch
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Dec 24, 2024 • 21min
All I Want for Christmas is the Truth About Me
Discover how Christmas wishes can reveal your deepest values and desires. Delve into the meanings behind your holiday lists and what they say about your journey. Explore personal reflections on loss and the importance of belonging, tied to aspirations for family and growth. The discussion highlights the significance of aligning personal values in both life and relationships, all while introducing a transformative workshop to help clarify your goals. Unwrap the truth about what you truly desire this holiday season!

Dec 18, 2024 • 23min
You Probably Don't Know What You're Good At. That Has To Stop
Discover the powerful concept of aptitudes and how recognizing them can transform your career and life. The speaker shares personal stories of unexpected strengths that emerged from unconventional circumstances. Navigate the challenges of succeeding in male-dominated fields, reflecting on triumphs and the hurdles faced. Hear about the resilience forged from a humiliating classroom experience that ultimately shaped identity. Gain insights and strategies for claiming your own aptitudes on this journey of self-discovery.

Dec 10, 2024 • 21min
What If There Was a Magical Marriage Trick? There Just Might Be
It is not uncommon for people undertaking Becoming You’s self-discovery journey to notice that the process is, well, impacting their marriage, or even making them wonder if they should get married at all. After all, isn’t there something inherently freeing about finally and fully becoming ALL YOU? It’s a big question, and here’s a shocker, Suzy has a big answer, which includes the best (and only) marriage “trick” she advises — because Becoming You is hard, but Becoming Us is even harder.
The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Check out the Becoming You book.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:
Instagram: @suzywelch
Linkedin: @suzywelch
TikTok: @suzywelch
YouTube: @suzywelch_
X: @SuzyWelch
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Dec 3, 2024 • 24min
What to do When a Good Life isn't Good Enough
Sometimes, we’re happy-ish and that’s fine. After all, we tell ourselves, no one is overjoyed about everything all the time! But other times, we’re not-so-ok and sense our lives could be fuller, richer, or somehow more authentic. What then? Suzy takes on that exact question this week when she responds to two pod listeners: Barbara, a successful marketing executive who has everything a person could want in life – except a sense of purpose, and Caycee, who finds herself in daily battle with her conflicting values of financial security and flexibility. Listen in as Suzy sorts out their poignant, familiar, and all-too-human struggles to not just become happier, but their very own version of happiest.
The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.comPIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.comWant more Becoming You? Check out the Becoming You book.You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package. You can follow and tag Suzy on:
Instagram: @suzywelch
Linkedin: @suzywelch
TikTok: @suzywelch
YouTube: @suzywelch_
X: @SuzyWelch
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