Being an Executive and Being Happy with Larissa Thomas

Fearless Female Leadership Podcast with Sheryl Kline, M.A. CHPC

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/being-an-executive-and-being-happy-with-larissa-thomas
I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Larissa Thomas, Vice President of Talent and Effectiveness at Electronic Arts.

We dive right into career fulfillment, emphasizing the importance of defining personal happiness and success.

Larissa shares her journey, highlighting struggles with confidence and societal pressures. She underscores the necessity of self-care and resetting to achieve mental clarity.

We also touch on cultivating happiness, setting realistic expectations, and focusing on personal growth.

I hope this episode inspires you, as a fearless female leader, to take charge of your career, prioritize well-being, and redefine success on your own terms.

Key Takeaways:

Defining Personal Success (00:03:28)

Larissa discusses the importance of defining her own version of success rather than following corporate norms.

Crafting a Career Change Plan (00:08:15)

Larissa details her process of planning a career change, focusing on strengths and desired work environments.

Controlling What You Can (00:15:34)

Larissa highlights the importance of focusing on controllable aspects of her career and reflecting on accomplishments.

Divorcing the Need for Validation (00:18:15)

Larissa shares her journey of breaking free from seeking validation in the corporate world, enhancing her self-worth.

Reframing Happiness (00:23:29)

She advises listeners to redefine happiness as an active pursuit rather than a passive state.

Visualization Techniques (00:26:05)

Larissa compares career visualization to Olympic training, highlighting its role in achieving clarity and success.

If you’d like to connect to discuss how I can help you or your team with coaching, speaking, or about early access to my upcoming book due out just prior to IDW 2025, let’s talk soon!

To your next level of success and joy,

Sheryl