Breaking Career Myths- A thought provoking PSF Workshop

🔍 Overview

PSF Mumbai hosted a thoughtful and interactive Network and Community Building session titled “Breaking Career Myths”, designed to help attendees understand the deeper issues behind career-related confusion and dissatisfaction. The event was led by CA. Maryam Khan, an emerging Islamic psychologist and faith-based life coach, who shared meaningful insights on navigating generational career misconceptions.

🌟 Session Highlights

• Understanding the Fundamentals of choosing a career based on personal purpose and clarity rather than external pressures.

• Busting Misconceptions that are culturally and generationally passed down regarding success, job stability, and societal expectations.

• Evaluating Decision-Making Flaws in how career choices are often made under misinformation or lack of self-awareness.

• Breaking the Cycle by setting new standards for career thinking grounded in self-awareness, values, and long-term vision.

👥 Engagement & Interaction

The session witnessed active participation through insightful questions and relatable personal stories shared by attendees. Participants appreciated the safe space to express doubts and reflect on their own journeys.

💬 Feedback & Impact

Participants found the session relatable, practical, and eye-opening, particularly valuing the speaker’s balanced approach that combined faith-based perspectives with psychological principles. Many expressed interest in similar sessions in the future to continue building clarity and direction.

✅ Conclusion

This session successfully met its objective of creating awareness about the flawed narratives surrounding career choices. It also fostered a sense of community among participants seeking meaningful personal and professional growth. PSF Mumbai remains committed to hosting such empowering discussions that go beyond conventional knowledge and touch on real-life challenges.

PSF Networking & Community Building Team