Chapter 11: The Joy Factor

Quite often we forget to consider ourselves, and our own needs, as we build our careers. However, when you align with your true self and your core values, your emotional energy elevates to a higher good. As a result, you are guided and supported in unexpected ways. Some refer to this as “being in the zone” or “in a state of flow.” The underlying theory is that when your thought patterns vibrate at higher frequencies, it increases your emotional state. In this audio book chapter (Chapter 11) of Composure: The Art of Executive Presence, author Kate Purmal introduces The Joy Gap, which is the difference between your expectation of feeling joy (sparked by what you do), and actually feeling true joy. To understand what lies within that gap, Kate also shares the The Flow Scale, which provides insights into how to get into a more positive, productive state of mind.