Can Discovering Your Ancestry Help You Succeed in Business?

Access to easy DNA testing has driven a new interest in genetic ancestry. Americans in particular, who are, for the most part, descendants of people who came here or were forcibly brought here, are particularly interested in reconnecting with their roots. While it’s typically done for personal reasons such as self-discovering or finding a culture to connect to, Judy Wilkins-Smith, Founder of System Dynamics for Individuals and Organization, argues that your ancestry can also be used to determine your success in business.

Wilkins-Smith recently appeared on The Small Business DNA testing Radio Show to discuss a host of ancestry-related topics and their connection to performance and potential in business. She offers advice on identifying ancestral patterns that hinder resilience and using mindfulness to rewire our habits. For Wilkins-Smith, ancestry isn’t just a curiosity; understanding it can help you remove roadblocks to fulfilling your potential.

These topics are at the heart of her book Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Chevron, JP Morgan, Kellogg’s, and ExxonMobil. You can find a link to her interview with The Small Business Radio Show here.