EP-7 Career Alignment | How to Find Work That Fits Your Values & Strengths | Ron Pratt

Does your career actually fit who you are—or have you simply gotten good at doing work that no longer feels aligned? In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, Julie Harris Oliver sits down with Ron Pratt, founder of the Altera Collective, to explore career alignment and what it takes to build a career that fits your values, motivators, interests, and personality. Ron shares his own journey from consulting and finance to founding his coaching practice and explains how understanding yourself more deeply can help you identify career misalignment, make better career decisions, and create a more sustainable and fulfilling professional life. Together, Julie and Ron explore: → What career misalignment can look and feel like → Why your values matter when making career decisions → How motivators influence career satisfaction → The role of interests in finding fulfilling work → How personality can influence career fit → A practical framework for diagnosing career alignment → Navigating career transitions during uncertain times → Balancing short-term career needs with long-term goals → How leaders can use alignment principles to build stronger teams → Why career alignment matters beyond your job → How better self-understanding can lead to more sustainable career choices If you're unhappy at work, considering a career transition, questioning whether your current role fits you, or trying to understand what kind of work would feel more fulfilling, this conversation offers a practical framework for thinking about your next step. Career alignment isn't simply about finding the “perfect” job. It's about understanding what matters to you, what motivates you, what interests you, and how those factors interact with the work and environment around you. 🎙️ About Ron Pratt Ron Pratt is the founder of Altera Collective, where he works with individuals and leaders around career alignment, professional development, and creating greater alignment between who they are and how they work. 🌐 Find Ron at: https://www.thealteracollective.com/ 🎙️ About Deep Work Out Loud Deep Work Out Loud with Julie Harris Oliver explores the thinking that fuels our life, work, and leadership through conversations with coaches, leaders, and thoughtful professionals. 🌐 Find Julie at: https://www.julieharrisoliver.com/ 🔔 Subscribe to Deep Work Out Loud:    / @dwoljulieharrisoliver   📺 Explore the Deep Work Out Loud playlist:    • Deep Work Out Loud with Julie Harris Oliver   ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Deep Work Out Loud 00:35 – Meet Ron Pratt: Career Journey & Insights 01:28 – Ron’s Path to Coaching 03:08 – Exploring Career Misalignment 08:48 – The Importance of Values in Career Choices 12:55 – Frameworks for Career Alignment 18:59 – Navigating Career Transitions in Challenging Times 19:59 – Short-Term vs. Long-Term Career Goals 20:58 – Understanding Your Motivators 23:38 – The Role of Interests in Career Satisfaction 25:19 – Real-Life Applications & Client Stories 28:57 – A Framework for Career Alignment 33:07 – Alignment Beyond Your Career 35:54 – Final Thoughts & Contact Information #CareerSatisfaction #CareerClarity #ValuesBasedCareer #CareerChange #FindingPurpose #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #WorkplaceCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #PersonalGrowth #DeepWorkOutLoud