site.btaPeople Can Build New Future Through Meaningful Work, Says Personal Coach
A new future is always possible, especially when people find meaning in what they do, said business and personal coach Vesela Mangeina at the second Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum at Inter Expo Centre in Sofia on Saturday. The event is organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform.
Mangeina shared her own journey of starting over in three different careers, guided by purpose each time. She recalled that after studying political science, then finance and economics abroad, and later working in the corporate sector, she shifted to coaching to help people improve their lives directly.
Citing research and Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning, she argued that a sense of purpose can improve both well-being and longevity. Caring for others, creating achievements through work, and leaving a legacy for future generations are the three key sources of meaning Mangeina pointed to during her presentation. According to Mangeina, many Bulgarians abroad begin searching for deeper purpose once they achieve financial stability.
To illustrate the power of purpose, she recounted a story about Fyodor Dostoevsky, contrasting prisoners performing meaningless tasks with those working toward a clear goal. Her message was for every person find their meaningful project or cause they want to build their life around. “If Bulgaria had a voice, it would tell you: ‘I need you,’” she concluded.
The event again brings together Bulgarians from the country and abroad, leading companies, visionaries and opinion leaders to present real opportunities for building a career and a life in Bulgaria, the platform told BTA earlier.
BTA is hosting its own booth at the career forum for the second year running. This year, BTA will spotlight BTA School, its internship and career development unit.
The media partners of Bulgaria Across Five Oceans are Nova Broadcasting Group, Darik Radio and BTA.
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