How do you navigate the inevitable conflicts between work and life? Not just the daily schedules or mounting responsibilities, but the tensions... more
Many of us want to make a positive impact and gain fulfillment with the work we do. Caroline Ouwerkerk is a... more
How can we sustain our engagement in our work and make our careers regenerative?Continuing the series of conversations about managing... more
Learning to embrace leadership and think intentionally about the kind of leader we want to be is important, regardless of... more
How do we stay engaged with our careers and make them feel sustainable and regenerative for the long haul?Today, master... more
If you are a workaholic or have workaholic tendencies, you are not alone. Many of us struggle with overwork and... more
What is work? And what is the role of work in our lives?For many Americans, work is a primary source... more
If you live and work in the U.S., you might have daydreamed about finding better work-life balance by moving to... more
Sustainable Ambition is a practice and a journey that is ever-changing and each of our journeys is unique to us.In... more
Part of pursuing Sustainable Ambition is examining how we can live our lives more fully, and with more purpose, without... more
We hear a lot about resilience these days. We say people who overcome obstacles and challenges in life and work... more
Over the months of June and July episodes, I’ve been sharing books that have delighted me. Some of them have... more
This summer and over the June and July episodes, I am sharing books that have really delighted me. Some of... more
Over the months of June and July, I will be sharing books that have really delighted me. Some of them... more
This summer and over the four episodes in June and July, I will be sharing books that have really delighted... more
How can the arts support our ability to thrive and flourish in life and work?As part of my continuing conversations... more
If asked, most of us would likely say that we want to live with a sense of meaning and purpose.... more
Can engaging in creative practices help us on our journey of Sustainable Ambition? Can we apply creative practices to live... more
Do you have a hard time allowing your ambitions to shift and change? Do you feel uncomfortable when at times... more
Are you afraid to ask yourself what you really, really want?Today’s guest presents a compelling example of what it looks... more
Having support structures in place is vital to sustaining our life and work ambitions particularly as we transition through different... more
We all have ambitions for both our personal and professional lives. The question is how do we pursue them sustainably... more
If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or burned out, you’re not alone. But rather than push or grind through it as... more
As we leave January behind, many of us are still in the process of figuring out what we want out... more
The world of work is changing. And it’s not just about what industries are growing or shrinking. Attitudes, behaviors, beliefs,... more
Welcome to 2024!As we look to a new year, I’m offering some ideas and reflections to set the tone as... more
As we end 2023, I’d like to offer a few prompts and reflections to help you stay grounded as you... more
In today’s special episode, my dear friend Sonya Thomas turns the tables and interviews me.We explore how the concept of... more
What does it mean to find home? How do we develop a sense of belonging, whether to a place, a... more
How do we sustain a successful career over time? When we define ambition and success on our own terms, based... more
Crafting a fulfilling life and career is the work of a lifetime.My guest today is Karyn Flynn. Karyn has built... more
In this episode, I’m joined by author and journalist Rainesford Stauffer.We discuss her new book, All the Gold Stars: Reimagining... more
Overwhelm can happen to anyone, even me.We can set goals and priorities, and they can be the right ambitions, but... more
How can we craft our goals in ways that actually support our well-being? How can we reduce frustration and, in... more
Today, I’m in conversation with Ayelet Fishbach, an award-winning psychologist and prolific researcher on the science of motivation.We discuss how... more
What lies at the intersection of ambition and expectation? On today’s episode, I’m welcoming back Wade Brill to discuss just that.... more
How do we help the next generation define success on their own terms?My guest, Irena Smith, offers wisdom and advice... more
What can we learn about Sustainable Ambition from amazing women who are changing the world?Today I’m talking with Lauren Schiller... more
It’s easy to get caught in the loop of looking to external markers of success and constantly striving toward ever-moving... more
What is performance and what does it mean to perform?For many, performance implies being inauthentic. But what if we defined... more
How do we sustain our ambition and creativity over time? Over a lifetime, even?I had the pleasure of sitting down... more
How can we craft our goals in ways that actually support our well-being? How can we reduce frustration and, in turn, increase... more