What does it look like to pursue meaningful work in a changing world? Michaela O’Donnell helps people do just that. In this episode, we talk about recalibrating expectations regarding the pace of change, what to do when your dreams don’t happen right away, and how to look for the breadcrumbs of God's providence along the way.
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR MEANING AND PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU.
In this episode, listen for my three big takeaways:
That your dream coming to life is likely going to take longer than you anticipate and the importance of recalibrating your expectations.
The value of taking time to reflect along the way, including processing the grief that comes with failure.
And how a spirit of gratitude for whatever comes can shift your heart and mind.
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Be sure to watch (or listen to) the two-part video series of Michaela’s keynote at the Women, Work, and Calling event in Nov. 2019. I’ve linked to them below under “Mentioned In This Episode.”
MORE ABOUT MICHAELA:
Michaela O’Donnell is the founder and CEO of the boutique creative agency Long Winter Media. She’s also the Senior Director of the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary where she builds programs, writes, and teaches on issues of vocation, work, and leadership. Her first book, Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World comes out later this year.
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Michaela’s Keynote: Denver Institute for Faith and Work: Women, Work and Calling 2019
Part 1: https://vimeo.com/395733690
Part 2: https://vimeo.com/395736616
Pre-order Michaela’s book: Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World, available October 2021
Scripture:
Be still, and know that I am God
~Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
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