Career Conversations with Andrea Putting

The Traveling Introvert

Andrea Putting is a passionate explorer on a quest to uncover the secrets of creating a better life. With a background that spans both entrepreneurship and the corporate world, she has gained unique insights into finding fulfilment and purpose.

But what truly sets Andrea apart is her unexpected journey. It led to the creation of Chocolate and Coffee Day for Religious Harmony, an inspiring initiative that brings people from diverse backgrounds together over the simple pleasures of chocolate, coffee, and conversation, dismantling the barriers that divide us. This journey also gave birth to Chocolate and Coffee Breaks, an extension of that spirit of togetherness throughout the year.

She delved into Social Missions, becoming the voice behind a popular podcast and the author of two thought-provoking books: "Compassionate Prosperity: When Success is Not Enough" and "Compassionate Purpose: Discovering a Life of Fulfilment."

But the adventure doesn't stop there. As a seasoned speaker, Andrea has graced countless stages, captivating audiences with their wisdom and insights. Self-publishing opened new horizons, leading to the establishment of a publishing business, Putting Words. Her life is now a captivating and ever-evolving story, guided by a deep understanding of her own identity, strengths, and the opportunities that present themselves.

Through countless interactions with clients, Andrea was reminded that each of us possesses a story worth sharing—a story with the power to touch and transform lives. She firmly believes that by persistently sharing these stories, positive change can ripple through our world.

Andrea Putting lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and pet cockatoo. They have two adult children and two grandchildren who keep her jumping in puddles

Social media links

www.Facebook.com/AndreaPuttingSpeaker

www.LinkedIn.com/in/AndreaPutting

Link to website

www.AndreaPutting.com.au; www.ChocolateandCoffeeBreaks.com: www.PuttingWords.com; www.SocialMissionRevolution.com

Viral Topic: The Power of Introversion

Quote: "Introversion to me is about needing to have your own space and not always about jumping into things, but just to have time to really connect with who you are and what it is that you're feeling before you go out into the world."

— Andrea Putting [00:00:55 → 00:01:05]

The Power of Giving: "When we give of ourselves to somebody else, whether it's individually or as a business, our lives are so much better."

— Andrea Putting [00:02:19 → 00:02:26]

Finding Purpose and Impact: "So I do that, and that works into helping people to find that special social mission that resonates with them, whether that's a volunteering situation or whether it's starting their own social mission and the same with businesses on coming together and finding that and collaborating together maybe with other businesses on creating a social mission and finding a way they can have a greater impact in the world."

— Andrea Putting [00:02:47 → 00:03:15]

"The Journey of Self-Publishing": "Actually, I write 3 books at a time. And so I needed to publish them, but who can afford to publish their own 3 books at once? So I took the self publishing journey."

— Andrea Putting [00:03:26 → 00:03:39]

Viral Topic: Sharing Stories Over Chocolate and Coffee

Quote: "Come and have a couple. Let's share some chocolate and have a conversation. I wanna hear your story. How do you see the world? What are your experiences? What's your story. So that's a lovely little thing. It it's not about me or any money, but I love to share that with the world and hope that people embrace it so that we can get to know each other a bit better."

— Andrea Putting [00:04:08 → 00:04:26]

Viral Topic: Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

Quote: "I started my journey as an at home mother. I managed to be at home with my children right through their school life. But while I say that, I didn't just sit around and do nothing."

— Andrea Putting [00:05:30 → 00:05:40]

Workplace Satisfaction: "Why is going to work such a drag? Why are people so depressed in the workplace. Why do we get so unsatisfied with what we do?"

— Andrea Putting [00:06:51 → 00:07:02]

The Power of Volunteering: "That's probably the thing that has cemented what I do. It's standing up and putting my hand up and getting involved with people and community."

— Andrea Putting [00:08:06 → 00:08:10]

Saying No to Say Yes: "In order to say yes, I have to say no."

— Andrea Putting [00:09:37 → 00:09:41]

Finding Balance: "When we're doing those things that excite us, they're not draining."

— Andrea Putting [00:10:43 → 00:10:46]